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Advanced Jerrycan Lifting System for Gadot Terminals

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Project Background

Gadot Terminals is one of Israel’s leading chemical suppliers, operating extensively in the handling, storage, and distribution of chemicals for various industries. As part of its operations, factory teams were required to manually lift jerrycans of different weights and place them onto conveyors for further transportation. This task demanded significant physical effort from employees, increased safety risks, and impacted the productivity of production lines.

The Need for a Solution

The factory sought a system that would:
• Reduce the physical strain on employees.
• Improve workplace safety.
• Streamline the transportation process and reduce labor costs.
• Accommodate a wide range of jerrycans in different sizes and weights.
• Enable continuous and efficient operation with multi-directional movement for maximum convenience.

What is the solution that we have developed for the costumer?

The experts at Yeruham Automation provided an advanced jerrycan lifting system, installed as a ceiling-mounted unit. The system is based on innovative technology incorporating pneumatic cylinders, valves, and grippers.

Advantages of the solution

✅ Automated lifting of jerrycans of various weights – from 1 liter and up.
✅ Free movement across multiple axes and directions for optimal adaptability to the work environment.
✅ Advanced gripping mechanism ensuring jerrycan stability throughout the lifting and transportation process.
✅ Enhanced safety by minimizing manual lifting.
✅ Significant labor cost savings and increased factory productivity.

Proven Impact

Since implementing the system, Gadot Terminals has seen a significant improvement in operational efficiency:
✔ Dozens of percentage points reduction in employee physical effort.
✔ Fewer workplace injuries and enhanced safety conditions.
✔ Shorter transportation times and accelerated production rates.
✔ Labor cost savings, allowing resources to be allocated to other processes.

The solution we provided for Gadot Terminals is a prime example of successfully integrating smart technology into traditional industry. Through advanced automation, we transformed a challenging manual task into a simple, fast, and safe process—reducing costs while improving employee well-being.