Camas, WA - Tidland, the world leader in slitting and winding technology, announces the release of a new tool to help customers quickly identify ergonomic alternatives for air shafts based upon their specific application requirements. The Ergonomic Calculator is available online at www.tidland.com/erg_config.asp.

Anyone responsible for an ergonomic initiative in the workplace will find this tool a useful aid in eliminating unnecessary lifting hazards. By entering basic requirements for simple mounting styles such as unwind or rewind, roll weight and web width, they are provided with a carbon fiber or aluminum external element air shaft solution that can weigh as much as 50% less than their existing shaft.

“This new software provides alternatives that are tailored to the specific application,” says Sean Craig, Winding Product Manager for Tidland. “We’re sharing access to a powerful tool that was previously only available from Tidland Customer Service, making lightweight alternatives for the standard air shaft easy to implement in workplace so that operators can reap the benefits.”

Through continuous improvement of existing shaft designs, Tidland has developed a complete line of lightweight air shafts suitable for the ergonomic workplace. Each shaft is built to meet the exact specifications of the environment it will be used in. Tidland engineers determine the optimum balance of strength and shaft weight for each shaft order, based upon the specific application requirements.

Tidland is a company of Maxcess International, along with Fife Corporation (guiding and inspection equipment) and MAGPOWR® (tension controls). Together, Fife, MAGPOWR and Tidland are able to apply over 130 years combined industry experience and the largest installed product base to
provide a unique perspective of the entire process line.

To learn more about ergonomic air shafts from Tidland, or to speak to a customer service representative, call Tidland at 1.800.426.1000 or visit online at www.tidland.com/erg_config.asp.

For more information, contact:
Kasey Morales
Media Manager
Maxcess International
360.834.2345 Ext. 330
kstratton@maxcessintl.com