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Upright Posture Shearing PlatformsFunded by Australian WoolInnovation (AWI) and developedin close consultation with shearersand contractors, the UprightPosture Shearing Platform (UPSP)program aims to provide a lower cost, flexible, more productive andsafer alternative to conventional
shearing, making shearing moreattractive as a profession.
AWI has invested around $2.5 million so far
on the UPSP program, funding six
alternatives and innovative UPSP designs.
This amount includes direct funding to the
UPSP developers, as well as indirect
technical support. Furthermore, UPSP
developers have assisted by co-funding
many of the development costs.
Key benefits
UPSP technology provides a solution to the
OH&S issues facing shearers on a daily
basis by:
• directly addressing ‘catch and drag’ which
is the cause of most shearing injuries; and
• eliminating the need for bending down
while shearing so reducing the physical
effort required. In turn this prevents fatigue
and prolongs the shearer’s working life.
Where the Program is up to
The UPSP development program has now
concluded with the development of a mobilemulti-stand Peak Hill Industries ShearEzy.
Presently, AWI is involved with a series of
adoption and extension events and field days
that are aimed at introducing growers and
shearing contractors to the UPSP concept.
Who will use UPSPs?
The systems are suitable for woolgrowers
who wish to install a UPSP in their wool shed
and shear their own sheep, as well as for
small and large scale contractors supplying
shearing services using mobile trailers.
It is not even necessary for every user to
have their own wool shed as UPSPs can be
used on a level outside area or in a simple
multi purpose shed.
Case study: Peak HillIndustries’ ShearEzy
What is the ShearEzy system?
The ShearEzy system, designed by Peak Hill
Industries consists of a shearing platform with
an integrated loader, loading races and optional
transport trailer. It can operate as a single unit
as well as a multiple stand unit when one or
more are put together.
Operation
The rotation of the leg restraints and thehinged movements of the two wings allow
the shearer to mechanically manipulate the
sheep to each desired position through the
shearing process. Optimal flat surfaces are
provided for the shearer which enables long
continuous blows around most of the body
of the sheep.
Shearing different sheep types and sizes
requires minimal adjustment. The fleeces fall
onto the electric driven wool conveyor belt
directly under the sheep and is transferred
intact to a knee height tray at the rear of the
machine for easy pickup by the wool handler.
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at a glance...• The UPSP program is aimed at
addressing the productivity, shearer
supply, shearing costs and OH&S
challenges of conventional shearing
methods.
• The program is a key part of AWI’s
broader wool harvesting strategy.
This covers new technology,
improvements to existing technologyand shearer training.
• With the elimination of ‘catch and
drag’ as well as shearers performing
their work upright, rather than
bending over, shearing should be
faster, more efficient and there
should be a reduction in injuries.
ShearEzy multiple stand version - set up in a shearing shed.
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For more information
Call AWI tollfree on 1800 070 099, visit
www.wool.com.au, or get in touch with:
Joe Sullivan
Australian Wool Innovation LimitedProgram Manager Wool Harvesting
t 61 2 8295 3100
f 61 2 8295 4100
Australian Wool Innovation Limited
ABN 12 095 165 558GPO Box 4177 Sydney NSW 2001
Disclaimer: The information provided in this Insight isgeneral information only and readers should confirminformation from an appropriate and relevant sourcebefore making business or commercial decisions based
on this information. Australian Wool Innovation Limited will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by areader arising from the reader’s reliance upon thecontents of this publication.
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Setting Up
The ShearEzy system can be set up in the
open, or in any shearing, multi purpose or
machinery shed with nearby access tosheep and wool handling facilities. Weighing
approximately 250 kg for the base unit, the
ShearEzy can be transported on a box
trailer or a tray top ute. An 8-10 cfm, air
compressor and 240 volt electricity isrequired to power ShearEzy.
Right hand view: 2-stand trailer mounted ShearEzy system – conveyor
system, fleece handling and catching race
Left hand view: 2-stand trailer mounted ShearEzy system – shearers at work
Right hand view: 2-stand trailer mounted ShearEzy system – wool
preparation area
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