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Massive Work Platform for Nuclear Refurbishment

Solution:218
Industry:Material Handling Solutions for the Power-Gen Industry
Model:Massive Work Platform for Nuclear Refurbishment
Type:Vertical Assembly Station
Actuation:Mechanical
Dimensions:370" × 295"
Travel:275"
Capacity:115,000 lbs

Overview

Handling Specialty worked with a client in the nuclear industry to engineer and manufacture an extremely large four-post lift to be used in a test facility to train nuclear technicians in the re-tubing process for refurbishing nuclear reactors. The lift was manufactured to extremely tight tolerances to comply with Z299.2 requirements.

Features

  • Platform size 370″ x 295″ approx. with front extension 370″ x 77″ approx.
  • Actuation by four ball-screw bevel gear jacks actuated by electronically-synchronized servo-gear-brake motors with redundant brakes.
  • Capacity 115,00 lbs.
  • Vertical Travel approx 275″.
  • Travel speed: High Speed = 7.5 FPM, Low Speed = 0.5 FPM.
  • Includes handrails on the platform, personnel walk-off area, and ladder with fall-arrest device for ingress/egress to/from the platform.
  • Includes linear rails and rack to accommodate HWT linear bearings. Includes bracing to surrounding building structures.
  • Z299.2 Compliant.

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