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Lifting Device Considerations - Coggle Diagram
Lifting Device Considerations
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Environment of use
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Access and manoeuvrability
Overall size and type of access e.g. sloped/narrow?
Type of ground e.g.uneven, gravel
or loose stone
Potential obstacles and varying weathers
Site Type
Building site
Domestic
Warehouse
Types of object to lift
Pallets
Loose materials - tonne bags
Large non-uniform items
Operation/functionality
Function requirements
Can withstand 20kN force acting sideways and 300kN force acting vertically downwards.
Radial movement of up to 20 degrees both sides of central baseline
Able to lift to a height of 2.5 meters
Practicality
Collapsable parts to reduce size?
Will it be powered or use manpower for operation?
Modular for lower weight and size?
User
Seated or standing operation
Mechanical or electrical use? Control panels or handles required?
Foot or hand operated
Materials
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Cost
Cost to manufacture
Low cost to stay below the £3000 budget allocated
Readily available materials may reduce cost
Weight
Should be lift-able by 2 persons
Modular to reduce weight?
Max will be affected by environment e.g.potential hills
Practicality
Any handles and touch point will need to be user firendly
Overall size due to material selected
Will materials selected meet required strength? Are they weatherproof/resistant to rust etc
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Legal
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Regulations
Meet British Standards requirements
Site regulations should be considered
Warnings and decals required
Environmental
Are materials recyclable?
Are manufacturing methods as environmentally friendly as possible?
Will it require a power source/Is fuel required?
Safety
Safety factor e.g. can lift x3 required weight
Item control in external environment e.g. wind causing swing
Operator position