Workstation knowledgebase

Fixtures: bench top	backstop pins cradle quick release powered clamps tiltable fixture ball joints rotating
Fixtures: free-standing	shop stands positioner stands pedestals trunnions work positioner programmable positioner upender fixture welding jig
Height adjustment	risers blocks/leg extensions set screws/slide bolts pedestals pneumatic spring lifts hand cranks push button
Visual Access	heights, reaches, orientation layout and location guides and markers mirrors visibility
Lighting	overhead task lighting standard fluorescent light boxes head lights special tasks fiber-optic and LED
Magnification	basic magnifiers light magnifiers video systems loupes
Parts handling	design to slide minimize distances parts stands parts presenters orient for use parts holders
Storage	5S casters shelf heights articulating arms carousels lateral sliding bins aprons
Surface size	minimize surface dimensions eliminate the surface temporary additional space cutouts
Surface material	matte low friction high friction special thickness
Slanted surface	benchtop stands slanted bench slanted production line slanted machine orientation
Standing platforms	basic stackable drop down/swing out rack style portable step platforms hand crank powered, large & small
Arm supports	ledges articulating arm slanted supports designed into machine bench edge cushioning small benchtop cushions
Clearance	thin surfaces raise heights indents and recesses extend controls
Sit-stand	standing height with tall stool adjustable workstation
Seating	features of a good chair lumbar support slant vs. right angle lean stands
Flooring	woodblock wood decking grating anti-fatigue mats rubber sidewalk
Footrests	sitting or standing box step stool rocking adjustable height chair ring built-in
Layouts	the basics 5S flow strategies for arrangement
Temperature	fresh air ducts cold air deflectors evaporative coolers big ceiling fans

Specific applications

Conveyor workstations	placement of tools & materials rotators tilters integrated lifts integrated upenders knee clearance the moving line
Packing stations	bagging boxing shrink wrap tape dispensers label dispensers
Packing: Taping and labeling	label peelers label dispensers paper tape dispensers clear tape dispensers taping/labeling machines
Packing: Stretch wrap	long handle dispenser walk around dispensers automatic wrappers