According to John Patrick, the manager of
Automation for Lockheed Martin in Owego, New York, "The lift is utilized to remove
the mechanical subassembly of the new postal sorting machines that direct mail to the
appropriate locations. In the event that the subassembly needs maintenance, the crane can
be used to lift the defective part and suspend it while it is being repaired."
The multi-purpose functionality of the crane
allows for maximized output. According to Michelle Johnson, Operation Support Specialist
for the U.S. Post Office, "Productivity is improved because of decreased downtime
when malfunctions occur with the sorting machine. It also eliminates possible back
injuries to the 2 or 3 men it used to take to lift the subassembly which can now be done
easily by the crane."
For testing, evaluation and approval, the first
three prototype V-Masters™ were built and shipped to on of Lockheed Martin's testing
facilities in Florida prior to the initial order. After rigorous testing and quality
inspection, Lockheed engineers gave the units an enthusiastic thumbs-up which resulted in
the purchase of 100 cranes, followed by another order for 240 more, for a total of 340
V-Masters™!
ATI custom designed the units with an extra long
96" boom that can reach 40" beyond the front wheels allowing for the impressive
lift height of 11 feet. ATI's niche within the material handling industry of being able to
custom design any unit was the key factor in securing the order from Lockheed.
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