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Physical demands associated with right-angle direct-current power-tools: An evaluation of current technology
C Steingraber1, D Devries1, L Eaton2
1Department of Kinesiology, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada.
Abstract:
The purpose of this work was to evaluate the physical demands associated with three direct current powered right-angle power tool tightening strategies at various fastener-location-orientations, target torques and joint-hardness. Physical demands were measured using surface electromyography, handle force and upper body kinematics. Results identified TurboTight®, a rapid and short duration fastening strategy, to produce lower handle force impulse, less joint angle displacement, and lower EMG magnitudes when compared to the longer duration fastening strategies tested. The reduced magnitudes associated with TurboTight®, independent of fastener-location-orientations, target torques and joint-hardness, indicate a lower physical demand on power tool operators, providing a significant ergonomic benefit when compared to the slower fastening strategies.
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