nVent - Construction/Electrical

150% Throughput Increase & Zero Injuries

Investment in two ergonomic assembly machines eliminated operator fatigue while boosting production

150%
Throughput
Production increase
2→5
Parts/Min
More than doubled
0
Injuries
Since implementation
6 Months
Duration

The Challenge

As nVent's volume grew, their manual assembly process using hand-operated clamps became both a safety hazard and a production bottleneck:

  • Operator fatigue and injury from applying large amounts of force to sharp steel parts
  • Production limited to 2 parts per minute per station
  • Ergonomic concerns creating potential liability and OSHA issues
  • Unable to scale without hiring and training more operators

The Solution

Visionary designed and built two "very cost effective" semi-automatic assembly machines. The new systems:

Eliminated Force Requirements

Machine applies all clamping force—operator no longer needs to apply force to sharp parts. Dramatically safer workplace.

Increased Throughput

Production increased from 2 parts per minute to 5 parts per minute—a 150% improvement per machine.

Assembly System

Ergonomic Semi-Automatic Assembly Machine

The Result

150%
Throughput improvement per machine (2→5 parts/min)
0
Operator injuries since implementation

The dual victory: eliminated safety risk while more than doubling production capacity.

Have Ergonomic or Safety Concerns?

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