TECHNOLOGY
 
Ergo-Tech: Beyond mere comfort

Northern Lights has taken comfort, durability and hygiene to new levels with Ergo-Tech, our own proprietary gym and bench padding. When making an exercise pad or cushion, most manufacturers typically staple vinyl to one end of a plywood board, pull it tightly over a piece of foam rubber and staple it to the other end. Over time, as sweat and body oils are absorbed, the pad becomes brittle, eventually cracking and splitting open. Ergo-Tech represents an evolutionary leap ahead. It does not absorb moisture. Rather, it is a sealed, high-density foam made only by Northern Lights in our own factory. Ergo-Tech offers the perfect balance of firmness, comfort and support. Many upholstered pads are too wide, not allowing the shoulders to move freely during bench-style exercises. The narrow profile of the Ergo-Tech pad permits proper body movement during bench exercise.

Manufacturing advantages

State-of-the-art manufacturing equipment enables us to build equipment of exceptional quality and design. Robotic lasers cut and drill all steel components, leaving virtually no chance for variation in product quality. We also use robotic equipment for photoall welding. Nevertheless, every item made by Northern Lights is put through rigorous quality inspections before shipment.As new fabrication equipment and processes are introduced, we adopt them into our operations to improve the product line. An example is our recent acquisition of a bending device for use with 14-gauge 2”x4” steel tubing. It allows for bent joints (in place of welded joints), resulting in products that are more pleasing to the eye. For end users, this translates into extremely well-made and reliable equipment that will perform flawlessly and safely for years.