HellermannTyton is the proud winner of the 2020 Ergonomics Award for its Autotool 2000 CPK fully automatic bundling system.
An independent jury at the German Ergonomics Competence Network – ECN (Ergonomie-Kompetenz-Netzwerk e.V. ) awarded the tool the highest commendation in the category "Handheld Tools".
The jury was especially impressed by the reduction in physical effort for operators delivered by the system’s load-balancing suspension hanger. This assistance is particularly effective in high volume, repetitive cable tie applications.
The award jury also highlighted the positive ergonomic benefit of functions such as "Defined loop diameter", "Tape overhang", "Tension-free cutting", "Continuous operation" and an "AND link" (triggering of the tool is only possible if signal is given by two different sensors).
These features ensure that cable tie application processes are optimised whilst ensuring that the risk of repetitive strain on operators is significantly reduced.
The Ergonomics Competence Network promotes the exchange of ergonomics know-how among its members and sees itself as a bridge between science and practice.
The detailed jury statement is available here (in German).