The access point: where people and automation connect

The access point is the primary operator interface of the Hänel Lean-Lift—the location where trays arrive and goods are presented. It's engineered for ergonomics, accuracy, and efficiency so operators can work safely and productively across a range of workflows and industries. Cisco-Eagle helps you design access points that build efficiency directly into the system.
Ergonomic retrieval at the ideal height
Trays are delivered at an ergonomically correct height, applying the goods-to-person principle to eliminate bending, reaching, and climbing. This reduces fatigue and helps prevent repetitive strain injuries, improving safety and consistency on the job.
Sliding and tilting trays
Optional sliding and tilting trays extend or angle outward from the access point, bringing heavy or bulky items closer to the operator. This minimizes awkward motions and lifting effort, which is especially beneficial for maintenance, tooling, and assembly applications.

Integrated scales and accuracy tools
Access points can include integrated scales to weigh items during picks and returns for real-time inventory accuracy.
Visual guidance options—such as
Transporter lets you remove and transport full, heavy containers
The Hänel transporter lets operators ergonomically transfer heavy containers and storage units quickly—and without manual lifting. With precise positioning, the transporter ensures that heavy or bulky items can be safely guided to carts, conveyors, or other handling systems. This reduces strain on your people and boosts throughput by streamlining material flow.
The system can be adapted to various operational requirements, whether in production environments, distribution centers, or technical storage facilities, making it a versatile solution for facilities seeking to improve both efficiency and workplace safety.

Multiple access points for flexibility
Lean-Lift units can be configured with front/back access or multi-level access across different floors. This enables simultaneous picking and replenishment or efficient vertical transfer of inventory between building levels, increasing throughput without adding additional machines.
Security and user authentication
User access can be controlled via PINs, key cards, or integrated security systems. Each transaction is logged, providing traceability and accountability for sensitive items and helping meet compliance requirements in regulated industries.
From design to installation: Cisco-Eagle and Hänel
- We help you design and integrate access points with conveyors, packing, inspection stations, assembly processes, and more.
- Built a system that lets you precisely storage the right products at the right place at the right height for optimized space utilization and long term performance.
- Create multi-access configurations to balance throughput, labor, and floor layout constraints.
- Provide lifecycle support to adapt access point options as processes and product mixes evolve.