Bohl Crane, Inc.
Ergonomic Lifting Solutions for Safer Material Handling
Manual lifting, awkward positioning and repetitive handling can create safety risks, operator fatigue and production challenges. Bohl Crane and Bohl Machine support ergonomic lifting solutions designed to help teams move, position and control loads with less strain.
From workstation cranes and lift assists to custom below-the-hook lifting devices, Bohl helps customers improve safety, ergonomics and efficiency with equipment built around the load, process and operator.
Start an ergonomic lifting solutions discussion with Bohl.
The Hidden Cost of Manual Handling
Manual handling can create more than physical strain. Repetitive lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling or awkward positioning can slow production, increase fatigue and make it harder for workers to handle loads consistently.
Ergonomic material handling equipment can help reduce unnecessary strain while supporting more controlled, repeatable movement throughout the workday.
Engineered for the Human Operator
Ergonomic lifting equipment should be designed around the person using it. Bohl develops lifting solutions that account for how operators reach, guide, position and repeat movements throughout a shift.
For custom applications, Bohl can design and build equipment that helps reduce awkward handling, improve load control and support smoother workflow. The goal is to make lifting tasks safer, more usable and more consistent for the people doing the work.
Our Core Ergonomic Equipment
Bohl supports ergonomic lifting applications with standard and custom equipment designed to improve control, reduce strain and support repetitive material handling. Common solutions include:
- Workstation cranes: Enclosed-track workstation crane systems support smooth, controlled movement for repetitive lifting tasks. These systems can reduce rolling resistance, improve positioning and make manual movement easier for operators.
- Lift assists: When lifting is frequent, awkward or repetitive, lift assist equipment can help workers move and position loads with less physical effort. Depending on the application, solutions may include custom lift assists, balancers, vacuum-assisted devices or other ergonomic lifting equipment.
- Below-the-hook lifting devices: Custom below-the-hook devices help secure, support, grip, rotate or position specific loads. These devices can be designed around product shape, weight, pick points, center of gravity and operator interaction.
What if Off-the-Shelf Isn't Enough?
Not every application fits a standard product. When an off-the-shelf device is not the right match, Bohl can help develop a custom ergonomic lifting solution built around the load, process, facility and operator.
Standard products may be available through the Bohl shop, while custom applications can be reviewed through the RFQ process.
Evaluating Ergonomic Lifting Equipment Cost vs. ROI
The cost of ergonomic lifting equipment depends on the load, process, capacity, equipment type, customization and installation requirements. Up-front investment is only one part of the equation.
The long-term value often comes from improved usability, more repeatable handling, reduced strain, better throughput and fewer interruptions caused by difficult manual tasks.
When lifting equipment is designed around the operator and the application, it can help:
- reduce unnecessary manual strain
- improve productivity and workflow
- support more consistent load positioning
- reduce product damage from difficult handling
- improve use of floor space
- support safer, more repeatable lifting tasks
Request Ergonomic Lifting Support
Need help making a lifting task safer, easier or more repeatable? Bohl can help evaluate your load, process and working environment to determine whether a workstation crane, lift assist, below-the-hook device or custom ergonomic lifting solution is the right fit.
