Adaptable self-contained production cells
August 1st 2006

Switching to modular Lean Tek workstations from The Tube & Bracket Company has enabled Emco Wheaton to introduce highly adaptable production cells as part of its ongoing lean manufacturing programme.

The new self-contained production cells can be modified easily and rapidly to support changing manufacturing requirements and priorities and deliver continuous business improvement.

Working to Emco Wheaton's basic specification The Tube & Bracket Company devised and built ten workstations with modular Lean Tek components. The range of interchangeable and reusable components includes tubes, brackets, wheels and accessories that can be assembled into lightweight and manoeuvrable workstations, carts and trolleys that offer greater flexibility and cost effectiveness than comparable devices made from welded steel and similar materials.

The workstations were designed specifically to be self-contained for use in production cells for two of Emco Wheaton's core products. Each workstation is mounted on locking wheels and can be moved or repositioned easily by one person.

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