Large-scale Turntable for Entertainment
Overview Designed and built for an exterior display, this large-scale turntable for entertainment will see people walking into the interactive installation while the turntable rotates. The turntable rotates both clockwise and counter-clockwise at the controller’s discretion and is galvanized to ensure weather damage does not interfere with the operation of the unit. Features 32-foot diameter. The […]
Personnel Platform for Locomotive Engine Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty designed and manufactured six (6) personnel lifts for an international locomotive engine manufacturer in the USA. The lifts are operated in pairs (with the engine in the center) and allow technicians to safely and ergonomically position themselves during the assembly process. In addition to the lift raising up and down, the platform […]
6,000 lb Lift for Die Positioning
Overview Handling Specialty was approached by a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry to custom engineer and manufacture a 6,000 lb capacity lift to be used by technicians to ergonomically position dies for maintenance. Features Synchronized level lifting via the electro-mechanical driveline. Zero creep at any elevation for sustained positioning. The design incorporates die-set […]
Pit Mounted Lift for Heavy Agricultural Equipment Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty was approached by an international agricultural equipment manufacturer regarding a material handling challenge. The company, which makes equipment weighing in excess of 20 tons, needed a way to lift and hold equipment approximately 2’ from the floor during one of the final stages of assembly while the large wheels were being attached […]
Manually-Automatically Guided Vehicle
Overview This MGV includes a conveyor mounted on top of the unit to transport pallets (containing olives) from one area of the plant to another. As well as being manually operated, this unit includes a laser guidance system which follows a magnetic tape placed on the floor, making the MGV an AGV system.
Pit Mounted Four Post Lift for Transformer Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty expanded its experience in lifts for the transformer industry with the manufacture of a unique lift for Ferranti Packard. Historically, transformer coils were wound in a horizontal position. Winding takes place vertically today, presenting a challenge to workers who must maintain the coils, which can stand up to twenty feet in height. […]