The reason for developing the Lift Inverter Bar were many and in summary cover three core attributes ... the need for a method to handle cable drums or reels in a more efficient manner, to enable the task to be carried out by just two people, a crane operator and a rigger, and in doing that, work place safety risks are radically reduced and productivity increased.
That's how quicker, easier and safer came about.
To give you a better idea about the benefits of the Lift Inverter Bar below is a summary chart for clarification.
| Activity | Lift Inverter Bar | Spreader Bar | Forklift | Sling |
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Let's look at each of the devices to highlight the pitfalls and issues that have become "the norm" in our sector when it comes to cable drum or cable reel management and handling.
| Respooling | The LIB is an outstanding tool to use with respooling |
| Remote field management | Remote field management issues are resolved when using the LIB |
| Damage Drum Handling | Drum handling invariably leads to damages. The LIB resolves this issue |
| Rotating | The LIB is an outstanding tool to use |
| Storage Management | Productivity is the least of your problems when managing drums in storage |
| Transport Loading | Efficiency and safety are critical when loading and unloading drums. The LIB excels |
| Respooling | Not suitable for respooling |
| Remote field management | Can be used however it's use is inefficient requiring additional people. |
| Damage Drum Handling | Not suitable for handling damaged drums as they are not supported |
| Rotating | Not suitable for drum rotation |
| Storage Management | Not suitable for storage management due to the number of people required |
| Transport Loading | Due to the number of people required safety issues are a serious concern |
| Respooling | Forklifts are totally unsuitable to use with respooling |
| Remote field management | Forklifts are totally unsuitable in remote field management |
| Damage Drum Handling | Forklifts invariably leads to damage of both the drum and the cable |
| Rotating | Forklifts are highly inefficient and cause damage to both the drum and the cable |
| Storage Management | Forklifts are suitable depending on the site aspect and drum sizes |
| Transport Loading | Forklifts are suitable depending on the site aspect and drum sizes |
| Respooling | Slings are totally unsuitable to use with respooling |
| Remote field management | Slings are totally unsuitable in remote field management |
| Damage Drum Handling | Slings are totally unsuitable for damaged drum handling |
| Rotating | Slings are totally unsuitable for drum rotation |
| Storage Management | Slings can be used for storage management with productivity and safety limitations |
| Transport Loading | Slings can be used for transport loading with productivity and safety limitations |