Self Propelling Lift for Steel Industry

Overview Handling Specialty was presented with a material handling challenge by steel giant Allegheny Ludlum to move steel coils through an existing narrow pit system. Fitting within 3/4” of the pit walls, the 50,000 lbs capacity lift measures only 64” wide and 84” long. Download the AGV Buyer’s Guide Features 50,000 lb capacity lift. Self-propelling […]

Custom Automotive Personnel Platform

Overview These lifts are used to position personnel during the inspection of vehicles in an automotive facility’s paint shop. The lifts are placed on either side of the car body with a safety touch tape switch to ensure the personnel lift does not interfere with the car body. Both lifts include Home, Mid-up, and High […]

Automotive MGV

Overview Though an MGV requires an operator to direct loads to and from your storage area, these vehicles are electric, eliminating exhaust fumes and hazardous liquids while being user-friendly and easy to operate. Features Another advantage to an MGV is that it can be outfitted with ergonomic lifts, roller tops, rotating tops, and more to […]

35,000 Lb. Hydraulic Scissor Lift for Automotive Assembly

Overview Handling Specialty custom designed and manufactured a 35,000 lb capacity production duty lift for an automotive assembly plant in the US. The lift received a fully assembled truck from a carrier on an overhead chain conveyor, then lowered the truck to floor level, where it was moved onto another conveyor. From this point, the […]

Hydraulic Lift for Body-in-White Paint Shop

Overview Handling Specialty focuses on heavy-duty, engineered-to-order lift equipment for various industries. One of their most recent custom lifts was designed for the assembly of a new all-terrain SUV in Mishawaka, Indiana. Located in the paint shop, the lift receives a truck body-in-white in the lowered position, allowing the operators to raise it to an […]

Lift Tables for Automotive Industry Fans

Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered and manufactured a series of portable but highly stable lift tables that supported large fans in an automotive test facility. The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) was conducted at Handling Specialty’s facilities using the customer’s actual equipment. Features Scissor lift mounted on casters so the unit is portable. It can be […]