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Ramped Lift for Chicago Planetarium

Solution: 80
Industry:Entertainment Stage Lift Equipment
Model: Ramped Lift for Chicago Planetarium
Type: Carrier
Actuation: Mechanical
Dimensions: 80" × 60"
Travel: 40"
Capacity: 1,800 lbs

Overview

Handling Specialty custom engineered and designed a ramped system to transport seated visitors into a theatrical show inside a sphere at a major tourist attraction in Chicago. The lift could carry 12 people and was operated by staff using a panel inside the booth.

Features

  • Unique safety requirements:  shock absorbers and manual brake release, which allows the carriage to make a slow descent should there be a power outage.
  • Alarm sounds while the carriage is in motion.

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