Industrial Ergonomics
Build the Station Around the Operator
Ergonomics pays back twice: once in the injury claims you never file, and once in the operator who is as accurate at 2 pm as they were at 7 am. Air Components supplies torque arms, matting, workstations, and work cell components to manufacturers across Michigan.
Why Ergonomics Matters
Musculoskeletal injuries are among the most common and most expensive problems on a plant floor, and they build slowly enough that nobody flags them until a claim lands. A poorly set up station can cost an operation:
Wrist, shoulder, and back injuries from reaction torque and repetitive reach
Workers’ comp claims and OSHA recordables
Accuracy that degrades across a shift as fatigue sets in
Operators who rotate off a station because they cannot sustain it
Open job postings for work that has a reputation for being punishing
Rework traced back to a station nobody can run well
Choose Your Equipment
Torque Arms
Key Specs
Reaction arms absorb the torque a powered tool puts back into the operator’s wrist and shoulder. The higher the torque, the less optional this gets.
- Articulating and linear rail arms
- Positive and negative angle configurations
- Bench, column, overhead, and cart mounting
- Capacity matched to the tool’s reaction torque
Applications
- High-torque threaded fastening
- Repetitive nutrunning at a fixed station
- Cells running documented torque and angle control
- Stations flagged in an ergonomic assessment
Ergonomic Matting
Key Specs
Flooring that takes the standing load off legs and lower backs across a full shift. The cheapest ergonomic fix in most plants.
- Anti-fatigue matting in modular tile and roll formats
- Drainage designs for wet and oily areas
- Welding-safe and ESD versions
- Beveled edging that reduces trip hazards
Applications
- Standing assembly and inspection stations
- Machine tending and press operation
- Weld cells and grinding booths
- Packaging and shipping lines
Workstations
Key Specs
Benches and work surfaces that put tools, parts, and light where the operator’s hands already are. Adjustability matters when more than one person runs the station.
- Height-adjustable and fixed-height benches
- Tool rails, bin systems, and shelving
- Task lighting and power distribution
- ESD-safe surfaces where the work calls for it
Applications
- Assembly and sub-assembly cells
- Inspection and quality stations
- Rework and repair benches
- Kitting and packout areas
Work Cell Components
Key Specs
The modular parts you assemble into a station that fits the job, instead of fitting the job to a bench somebody bought years ago.
- Tube-and-joint and extrusion framing
- Tool balancers, retractors, and reels
- Flow rack and gravity feed components
- Arms, brackets, and mounting hardware
Applications
- Custom cell builds and line reconfiguration
- Lean and continuous improvement projects
- Part presentation and flow racks
- Retrofits to benches already on the floor
Not Sure Where to Start?
The station that needs help is usually the one operators try to avoid. Walk us through your floor and we will look at reach, load, torque reaction, and standing time before recommending anything.
50+ Years of Customer Trust
Service & Support
Ergonomic equipment gets chosen alongside the tools that mount to it, so the same team handles both.
- Torque arms sized to the tool’s reaction torque
- On-site visits to review problem stations
- Repair and calibration on the tools themselves
- One point of contact for the tool and the station it sits in
Where We Work
We’re proud to serve customers across Western, Central, and Northern Michigan.
- Detroit
- Grand Rapids
- Holland
- Battle Creek
- Lansing
- Kalamazoo
- Jackson
- Cadillac
- Traverse City
- Saginaw
- Eastern UP
Get Started Today
Talk to a tool specialist about the station that is wearing your people out. We will look at it before we quote anything.