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    Safety Tips for Utilizing Air Balancer, Rail and Jib Crane Systems

    August 24, 2009
    by Scott Stone

    air balancer and rail system

    If you utilize an air balancer in your operation, how can you know you’re safely handling loads? Balancers inherently create a safer, more ergonomic operation by removing manual lifting and positioning (even of heavy items) and replacing it with a near-float system, where heavy loads are lifted and positioned by the balancer – not by people.

    Here are some tips from Ingersoll Rand to make your operation even safer…

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