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Ergonomics - Atlas Copco

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154<br />

Impulse nutrunner<br />

EP9 PTX80-HR13<br />

The relevant variables for the pistol grip<br />

impulse nutrunner can be selected from Table<br />

3.1 (page 71). This machine belongs to a range<br />

of nutrunners with tightening capacities from<br />

HANDLE DESIGN<br />

2-350 Nm. Although there are a number of<br />

different designs, they have one common de-<br />

nominator – the impact from the machine into<br />

the joint is transferred via an oil cushion.<br />

Variables Weighting Preferred Acceptable Permitted To be Score<br />

factors avoided<br />

(a) (0) (1) (3) (5)<br />

Circumference low force<br />

trigger activated a1=1 138 mm 1<br />

Circumference<br />

trigger open 155 mm 1<br />

Length low force 1<br />

a3=1 90 mm<br />

End marking a5=1 smooth 0<br />

Adjustability a7=0.5 no 0.5<br />

Support surface a8=0.5 yes 0<br />

Viscoelastic<br />

coatiing a9=0.5 yes 0<br />

Friction and<br />

ventilation a10=0.5 good 0<br />

Total score: 3.5<br />

Table 4.11 Evaluation of handle design for the Impulse Nutrunner ErgoPulse EP9 PTX80-HR13.

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