CASE STUDY | R&M MATERIALS HANDLING


R&M MATERIALS HANDLING INSTALLS 3 OVERHEAD CRANES AT BOXABL


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&M Materials Handling and its distributor American Equipment has partnered with Boxabl, manufacturer


of prefabricated homes, to increase efficiency at its factory in Las Vegas. Boxabl uses assembly line principles


and new building materials to produce upscale houses at a fast rate and low cost. The homes can be delivered on a flatbed truck and built the same day. Its Casita model includes a full-size


kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom, and retails from $49,500. Fully stackable and modifiable, Boxabl


units can be configured for residential and commercial use. Its speed of construction optimizes cash flow for owners as it eradicates the long lead times normally associated with new home construction. This also makes Boxabl ideal for emergency responses to disasters, such as floods. With more than 47,000 people on its


waiting list, Boxabl’s first factory had to be as efficient as possible, so that production could meet demand. The company needed an efficient


overhead crane system to optimize its automated assembly line operations,


where it manufactures panels comprised of steel, insulation and concrete, which become the walls, floor and roof of the modular home. The cranes were needed to expedite


the transportation, assembly and folding of the Casita units. This includes moving different sized boards to be assembled into panels and then assembling larger panels into houses. In addition, the cranes needed to be reliable, safe, and easy to use. American Equipment recommended


three 7.5 ton capacity top-running, single girder cranes from R&M Materials


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