Abstract: In the counter-top fabrication business, the biggest and most serious problem is the movement of material. The biggest reason for concern is that kitchen countertop pieces, on average, weigh 200 to 400 pounds while islands can weigh up to 1200 pounds. The racks used to transport pieces are normally 4 to 8 inches tall off the ground which is just enough room for the forks of a forklift to raise the rack. Therefore, installers must squat all the way to the ground to lift the pieces. The invention we created is an easy lift kit raising the height of the countertop material as high as possible on the rack while still being able to travel safe. We are lifting the rack as high as possible to get reach what OSHA calls the “power zone” for lifting. We have invented six different designs to accomplish this goal.

Abstract: In the counter-top fabrication business, the biggest and most serious problem is the movement of material. The biggest reason for concern is that kitchen countertop pieces can weigh anywhere from 200 to 1200 pounds. The racks used to transport pieces are normally 4 to 8 inches tall off the ground which is just enough room for the forks of a forklift to raise the rack. Therefore, installers must squat all the way to the ground to lift the pieces. The invention we created is an easy lift rack raising the height of the countertop material as high as possible on the rack while still being able to travel safe. We have lifted the rack as high as possible to reach what OSHA calls the “power zone” for lifting. Our rack can easily be moved around with a forklift, and allows for safe and easy loading/unloading of countertop material.

Abstract: In the counter-top fabrication business, the most serious problem is the movement of the material because it is so heavy. The racks used to transport pieces are normally 4 to 8 inches tall off the ground which is just enough room for the forks of a forklift to raise the rack. Therefore, installers must squat all the way to the ground to lift the pieces. The invention we created is an easy lift rack raising the height of the countertop material as high as possible while still being able to travel safe. We have lifted the rack as high as possible to reach what OSHA calls the “power zone” for lifting. This rack itself can be picked up with a forklift from the spreader beam attached to the top. Our rack can easily be moved around with a forklift, and allows for safe and easy loading/unloading of countertop material.

Abstract: Stone fabrication machine and movement system for granite and quartz. The industry has always faced three challenges. 1) Moving a material that is extremely heavy; possibly weighing up to 1200 lbs. 2) not damaging material when moving, processing and installing. 3) Safety. It is the Cut and Polish Complete Fabrication System that installed, with utilities, water, electric, and air are also installed, you can fabricate from start to finish. You provide a forklift and utilities and our fabrication system will do the rest. This is new way to fabricate in two ways using only one person: only moving the piece twice-once to lay on the tables and second loading for delivery. Currently pieces are moved 3 to 6 times averaging 4, meaning taking 2 to 3 fabricators. Utilities distributed throughout machine for cutting and a separate utility bar for operator. This machine becomes the hub of entire shop.