There is an elevation change between the upper and lower work area. As the materials reach the end of the conveyor belt they fall to the lower belt area. The Collector catches and stacks the materials and pushes them on to the presser. Generally, a stack of about 10 of these are done at one time.
Collectors work on either side of the conveyor belt.
Generally, one collector simply catches the part as it falls from the elevated conveyor. This position usually involves little more than guiding the parts into a pile and aligning the edge. The Collector on the other side of the conveyor, must reach to grasp the part and turn it 180 degrees before placing it on the pile. This part of the task involves full arm reaches in excess of 16 inches, pinch grips to grasp and turn the object, and rotation of the arm to turn and reposition the parts into the correct alignment on the pile. Reduce the width of the supply conveyor so employees can access product while maintaining ergonomically neutral postures.