Automotive

Equipois offers zeroG and X-Ar solutions for nearly every stage in Automotive Manufacturing.

In each application, zeroG and X-Ar will provide optimal fine motor control while greatly reducing fatigue. Use of zeroG results in a safer work environment and often elimination of injuries, increased productivity by boosting throughput, and improved quality.

Automotive Solutions and Examples

Solutions for Automotive OEM & Tier Suppliers Include:

1. Paint & Surface Preparation
   • Sanding
   • Buffing
   • Hand Held Paint Guns – X•Ar
2. Component Assembly & Sub-Assembly
   • Component Fastening with
     Right Angle and Pistol Grip Tools
   • Welding, painting, manual injection tools
3. Body Weld
   • Grinding
   • Manual Spot Welding
   • Welding, MIG and TIG – X•Ar
4. Final Assembly & Interiors
   • Underbody Fastening
   • Component Fastening with
     Right Angle and Pistol Grip Tools
5. Powertrain
   • Component Fastening
   • Nut Runners
   • Right Angle Torque Wrenches

Case Studies

Automotive Manufacturer - Overhead Fastening Tools

ROI Payback of 393% in 3 months

Customer Benefits (ROI) zeroG reduced the injury rate to zero Increased productivity Improved quality Reduction in absenteesim and increase in employee satisfaction Reduces tool repair costs

Download Overhead Fastening Case Study and Specifications

Heavy Equipment Manufacturer - Pistol Grip Fastening Tools

ROI 244% in payback of 4.9 months

Customer Benefits (ROI) Injury Costs. Primary benefits include the reduction of operator fatigue and strain injuries. Direct and indirect medical costs can easily exceed US$40,000 for a single typical shoulder injury. Productivity. The reduction in exertion from eliminating the weight of the tool provides much more than an ergonomic benefit. Many users report labor reductions of up to 50% through the use of zeroG®. Increase in quality through greater precision Employee satisfaction Reduction of tool damage

Download Case Study Component Fastening with Right Angle and Pistol Grip Tools