Scissor Lift for Robotic Paint Cell
Overview A “Big Three” automaker approached Handling Specialty to custom engineer, design, and manufacture explosion-proof, high-precision scissor lifts for one of their robotic automotive paint facilities. In this solution, the fully-assembled car body enters an offline inspection booth by way of a power roller conveyor. The body is transferred onto the paint station’s tandem scissor […]
Custom Scissor Lift for Robotic Welding Cell
Overview At an automotive assembly plant in Vance, Alabama, Handling Specialty custom engineered and manufactured scissor lifts that were integrated into the production line for welding structural components to automotive bodies. The transfer process in and out of the workstation dictated a change in elevation along with a high degree of accuracy and speed. Using […]
Tiered Auditorium Seating
Overview Handling Specialty met the challenge of designing a multi-lift riser system controlled by a single PLC unit. The system was installed in a business training auditorium to increase the flexibility of the room, as the space can be used as a single-level room or as a tiered auditorium. The system is comprised of five […]
Ramped Lift for Chicago Planetarium
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, […]
Tilting Diving Board Platforms
Overview Tilting diving board platforms were designed and built for the entertainment industry aboard the Royal Caribbean Oasis class ships. Tilting platforms allow for the diving boards to recede when not part of the show and then reappear when the performance calls for divers. These tilting platforms are built with safety top of mind to […]
Four Post Lift for Theater
Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered, manufactured, and installed a large four-post Cargovator backstage at the largest Christian-themed live theater in the United States. Handling Specialty’s project management team coordinated the building’s team of architects, engineers, and installers during the construction process. The project was successful and resulted in the organization ordering an additional lift for […]