Four Post Lift

Overview These lifts will be used in tandem as part of a conveyor transfer system to move fully loaded skillets from one line to another. The units raise 12″ per minute. The total rise time is 6 minutes. The units will be permanently lagged to the customer’s floor and run very low-duty cycles. The unit […]

Custom Dock Lift

Overview This custom dock lift was engineered to bring sets and equipment from the loading dock to the show stage. The lift’s ability to tilt offers the flexibility required to load/unload from different trailer bed heights. The lift is installed into a pit designed to house the electrical box and the unit’s rear ball screw lifting […]

Self Propelled Mast Lift with Exact Positioning

Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered and manufactured two self-propelled, battery-operated material handling units for an internationally recognized customer in the office equipment industry. The lift is used to precisely position valuable rolls of materials, each weighing approximately 1,000 lbs, in a storage facility.  The lift is incrementally and precisely manoeuvrable, both on the ground and […]

Towline Carriers for Assembly Line

Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered and manufactured over 140 towline carriers for a North American recreational product manufacturer. The custom towline carriers carry a personal watercraft via towline through the customer’s assembly facility. The scissor lift mounted on top of the carrier is height adjustable via two foot pedals located on the carrier, which ensures […]

Moveable Ceiling Platform for Fire Testing

Overview An insurance research laboratory required a specialized and controlled environment to conduct fire testing on its clients’ products.  A large moveable ceiling platform fitted with a sprinkler system is positioned over the clients’ products and is ignited. After the fire is extinguished, the laboratory analyses the results and is able to advise clients on […]

Custom Scissor Lift for Theme Park

Overview Handling Specialty was called upon to deliver a unique three-stage, high-rise custom scissor lift for a giant monster special effect. The pit-mounted scissor lift moves upward to propel the monster up, out, and down over pedestrians on a 5-foot rotor bearing, with the head spitting fire and saliva during its travel. The hydraulic lift […]