Metal Waist PHES7 / PHES9
Structured passive waist support for heavier bending, lifting and carrying tasks, with a Strong Hand variant for enhanced handling assistance.
Structured trunk support for higher-demand manual handling.
Metal Waist PHES7 is a passive harness exoskeleton suit designed to support selected work involving prolonged bending and physically demanding tasks involving the handling and movement of heavy loads.
Metal Waist with Strong Hand PHES9 builds on PHES7 by adding enhanced power-assist capability through a detachable hand grip. IEH recommends a structured suitability review, including task assessment, load review, worker fit review, pilot validation and training before wider deployment.
Built for load transfer, adjustability and demanding work environments.
Metal Waist is intended for selected work settings where workers handle heavier loads, bend frequently or require structured waist and back assistance.
Metal Waist PHES7 — Passive Harness Exoskeleton Suit.
Structured support for bending and load handling
Metal Waist is a new type of industrial exoskeleton that enhances the wearer’s productivity and reduces pressure and torsion on the L5/S1 disc area when the wearer’s back is bent down. Through ergonomic and structural design, the user’s strength and freedom of action are enhanced.
Original application profile
Industry: Automotive production lines / Warehouses / Nursing / Caregiving / Other applicable environments
Average working hours: 8–10 hours
Working conditions: Prolonged bending and physically demanding tasks involving the handling and movement of heavy loads
Applicable body weight: 40–80 kg
Applicable height: 155–185 cm
Product weight: Approx. 3.5 kg
Carton packing specifications: 85 cm × 25 cm × 17 cm
Warranty: 1 year
Designed for selected work where heavy handling and bending demand are key concerns.
Warehouses
For selected handling, picking and carrying tasks involving heavier items.
Automotive production
For repetitive production tasks involving forward flexion and load handling.
Nursing and caregiving
For selected caregiving-related tasks subject to proper risk assessment and task review.
Construction support
PHES9 may be considered for selected construction tasks such as carrying and installing wall tiles.
Practical features for structured waist support deployment.
Metal Waist is designed for adaptability, structured support and demanding load-handling tasks. Final suitability should still be confirmed through task review and pilot testing.
- Provides human adaptability for comfort and follows the user’s body in tight spaces and changing environments.
- Lengths and sizes can be adjusted to suit different user heights and weights.
- Can be combined with selected safety slings, reflective vests and other engineering labour protection products where compatibility is confirmed.
- Designed to reduce pressure and torque at the L5/S1 intervertebral disc area during bending tasks.
- Designed without actuators and computers.
- Can be quickly put on or taken off in 1 minute.
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Choose the support configuration according to the task.
PHES7 provides structured metal waist support. PHES9 adds a detachable Strong Hand grip to further enhance power-assist capability for heavier handling tasks.
| Model | Positioning | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Waist PHES7 | Structured passive waist and back support for bending-intensive and heavy handling tasks. | Approx. 3.5 kg; focused on structured trunk support and load transfer. |
| Metal Waist with Strong Hand PHES9 | Enhanced support option for heavier handling, carrying and installation tasks. | Detachable hand grip; combines arm assist and waist assist; approx. 3.9 kg. |
Deploy through assessment, not assumption.
Metal Waist PHES7 and PHES9 should be considered as part of a broader ergonomics control strategy. They should not replace proper work design, engineering controls, safe work procedures or worker training.
Before wider deployment, IEH can support task and posture screening, load review, worker fit review, pilot validation, wearing guidance and post-pilot recommendations.
- Task and posture screening
- Load and handling review
- Worker fit and comfort review
- PHES7 / PHES9 configuration selection
- Pilot trial and feedback collection
- Training on wearing, adjustment and limitations
- Post-pilot recommendation before scale-up
Find out whether Metal Waist suits your work.
The right exoskeleton, implemented the right way, can support sustainable work performance and help organisations manage physically demanding load-handling tasks more responsibly.
- Heavy-handling task selection
- PHES7 / PHES9 configuration review
- Real-work pilot validation
- Fit, comfort and worker acceptance review
Note: Product suitability depends on the task, worker, work environment, load, PPE, existing controls and safe work procedures. Final deployment should be assessed before use.
METAL WAIST – PHES7
METAL WAIST – PHES7
Passive Harness Exoskeleton Suit
Metal Waist is a new type of industrial exoskeleton that greatly enhances the wearer’s productivity and reduces the pressure and torsion of the L5/S1 disc area when the wearer’s back is bent down. Through reasonable ergonomics and structural design, the user’s strength and freedom of action are greatly enhanced.
Industry: Automotive production lines / Warehouses / Nursing / Caregiving / Other applicable environments
Average working hours: 8–10 hours
Working conditions: Prolonged bending and physically demanding tasks involving the handling and movement of heavy loads.
Applicable body weight: 40-80kg
Applicable height: 155-185cm
The weight of the product: Approx. 3.5kg
Carton packing specifications: 85cm*25cm*17cm
Warranty: 1 year
Details
- Provides great human adaptability for the wearer to achieve optimal comfort. Follows user’s body to fit in tight spaces and changing environments. Selection of Air-cooled Heat Dissipator;
- The lengths and sizes can be adjusted to suit the user’s different height and weight;
- Can be combined with safety slings, reflective vests and other engineering labor insurance productsand other engineering labor insurance products;
- Reduces the average pressure and torque of the intervertebral disc L5/S1 area by 50%;
- Cleverly designed to reduce the risk of lower back injuries without the use of actuators and computers. When installing the option, you just need weak power to do the daily work;
- Can be quickly put on or taken off in 1 minute;
Metal Waist with Strong Hand – PHES9
The Metal Hand Booster is based on the metal waist (back) PHES7, further enhancing its power-assist capability. When worn, the load generated during lifting and carrying is more effectively transferred to the back and shoulders, helping to reduce pressure and torque on the L5/S1 intervertebral disc area and to lessen the load on the lumbar muscles during handling tasks. This product is well-suited for applications involving the movement of heavier items.
The Metal Strong Hand is designed for construction site workers performing tasks such as carrying and installing wall tiles. It is a dual-function, multi-purpose exoskeleton that combines arm assist and waist assist to help reduce lumbar muscle strain. The hand grip is detachable during actual use, allowing users to adapt the product to different working environments. The product weighs approximately 3.9 kg, and all other details are the same as PHES7.
