Flipping the Script on Efficiency: How Uni-Craft’s Pass-Through Upender Transformed a Space-Restricted Workflow
Meeting the Challenge of Limited Space
Every manufacturer faces unique challenges, but few are as limiting as restricted floor space. For one Indiana-based furniture manufacturer, a lack of room made it impossible to safely and efficiently flip large, awkward furniture components for palletizing and shipment.
That’s where Uni-Craft’s Pass-Through Upender changed everything.
The Problem: Safety and Space at Odds
When production lines must handle bulky products, manual flipping isn’t just inefficient, it’s a safety risk. The customer’s facility faced:
Severe space constraints
Cumbersome product shapes
Inefficient manual processes
Safety concerns for operators
They needed a solution that could safely and seamlessly reorient products without increasing their footprint or compromising workflow continuity.
The Solution: The Pass-Through Upender
Uni-Craft designed a custom Pass-Through Upender equipped with two independent platforms. These platforms can:
Lay flat to allow items to pass from one conveyor line to the next.
Lift independently to flip or turn products at controlled angles.
Operate safely and precisely, with full control options for operators.
This flexible configuration empowered workers to reposition heavy furniture quickly, safely, and accurately, all while maintaining a smooth conveyor-line flow.
The Results: Space, Safety, and Efficiency United
By implementing the Pass-Through Upender, the furniture manufacturer gained:
A streamlined production process that fit perfectly within limited space.
Improved operator safety, reducing risk of strain or injury.
Enhanced precision in product positioning and palletization.
Higher throughput, thanks to automation that kept lines moving.
The project demonstrated Uni-Craft’s commitment to ergonomic innovation and custom-fit solutions that take manufacturing efficiency to new heights.
About Uni-Craft: Taking Solutions to New Heights
Uni-Craft Corp. delivers custom ergonomic and positioning equipment, including:
Scissor lifts
Tilt tables
Mast lifts
Upenders
Their expertise serves the manufacturing, assembly, automotive, and food industries, helping organizations like this furniture manufacturer build safer and smarter workflows.
A Partnership in Motion: Quintec Integration + Uni-Craft
At Quintec Integration, we’re proud to partner with Uni-Craft Corp. to bring advanced material handling and ergonomic solutions to our clients. Together, we combine engineering expertise and integration experience to deliver tailored systems that solve real-world production challenges.
If your facility faces issues with space constraints, safety risks, or inefficient product positioning, let’s talk.
Contact Quintec Integration today to discover how a Uni-Craft solution can redefine your workflow.
