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 […]
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 […]