Revolutionizing Workplace Safety: Introducing the Shaft Lockout for Mechanics and Servicemen

Welcome to the groundbreaking world of the Shaft Lockout! The Shaft Lockout is a game-changer for mechanics and servicemen working with belt-driven equipment. By adding this essential tool to their arsenal, they gain a powerful safety measure that mitigates the risk of finger-crushing accidents resulting from sudden belt-driven fan rotations. In support of our cause, we provide a comprehensive report from OSHA highlighting the alarming injuries caused by windmilling. Together, we can make a significant impact on workplace safety.

Implus Benefits Of Having Shaftlockout

This easily applies to motor/rotor shafts of belt-driven equipment.

Can be quickly and easily applied to the shafts of belt-driven equipment.

Prevents unintentional rotation of shafts.

Prevents windmill rotation of shafts and appendages, such as fans.

Accommodates common unintentional rotations even when a motor is turned off.

Prevents the accidents that occur when said unintentional rotations occur.

Prevents the injuries that occur when unintentional rotations occur.

Eliminates a common workplace injury.

Eliminates the costs and liabilities of such injuries.

Allows common maintenance tasks to be completed faster and safer.

Fills a gap in the notable need for rotation prevention.

Can be removed when service is completed, unlike permanent mounted shaft locking devices.

Can be applied to many different pieces of equipment in need of service.

Can appeal to a large industry that specializes in such service.

Invest in Safety: Your Contribution and Rewards

We are seeking $75,000 in funding to drive our mission forward. This investment will be allocated toward refining the prototype in collaboration with skilled engineers and machinists. With their expertise, we aim to create a standardized and highly effective part that will be readily available to consumers. Additionally, a portion of the funds will be dedicated to marketing efforts and patent protection, ensuring the long-term success of the Shaft Lockout.

I'm Keith Byard, an experienced electrician with a deep understanding of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical applications. Having encountered various complexities in my line of work, I've realized the pressing need for enhanced safety precautions across all trades.

Shaftlockout Future

2 hose-clamp units with centered semi-circular indentations

With dual-gap on 1 length end and single-gap on opposite length end

Unit for a top position in placement:

2 columnar apertures strategically placed at opposite angles

2 mounting screws for application in said apertures

Width-end aperture on dual-gap end

Unit for a bottom position in placement:

Width-end aperture on dual-gap end, in correspondence to one on top-position unit

Columnar aperture on single-gap end

2 hinge plates

For application on dual-gap ends of the clamps

Apertures in alignment with apertures on dual-gap ends of the clamps

3 cylindrical pins

2 for insertion within aligned apertures on dual-gap ends of the clamps

1 for application on a single-gap end

Eyebolt screw for application to unattached clamp ends

Star washers for securement of eyebolt screw

Wingnut for application on a single-gap end

Elongated washers for application on wingnut at single-gap end

Navigating Risks and Challenges

Our primary challenge lies in finding a visionary manufacturer who shares our commitment to safety and is willing to invest in research, development, and the initial product launch. To overcome this obstacle, we intend to leverage cutting-edge materials and design software, enabling us to create a sleeker and more efficient Shaft Lockout. By showcasing the tool's potential and offering attractive rewards to our backers, we are confident in attracting the right manufacturing partners who recognize its significance.

Our roadmap includes collaborating with a talented design engineer to further refine the product's design. Subsequently, we will join forces with a trusted machine shop to modify the existing prototype, ensuring its alignment with market demands. By demonstrating the immense value of the Shaft Lockout, we will secure the interest of manufacturers, setting the stage for widespread adoption.

Join the Safety Revolution

Join us on this journey as we transform the Shaft Lockout from a prototype into a market-ready sensation. Your support will enable us to refine the existing prototype, secure manufacturing partnerships, and make this revolutionary product accessible to a wider audience.

Be part of the movement that brings this much-needed product to market, empowering mechanics and users across various industries with an unparalleled level of safety. Together, we will protect countless hands from potential injuries and create a work environment that prioritizes the well-being of its workforce.

Invest in the Shaft Lockout today and become a catalyst for change. Your contribution will pave the way for a safer and more secure future for mechanics and servicemen everywhere.