Engine Rollover and Lift Stations
Overview Handling Specialty recently completed a 15 and 30 Ton Engine Rollover Station for the energy industry, which was placed in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Handling Specialty also provided installation and commissioning of these products. The Engine Rollover Stations will be used to position reciprocating engines during manufacturing operations. Features The rollover feature, along with […]
Pit Lift for Turbine Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty engineered and manufactured this Pit Lift for Turbine Assembly – mounted in a pit to raise and lower turbine engines and gas compressors for assembly and disassembly. Simple design keeps maintenance costs low, and the ability to stop motion with a full load at any point without experiencing downward creep of the […]
Massive Work Platform for Nuclear Refurbishment
Overview Handling Specialty worked with a client in the nuclear industry to engineer and manufacture an extremely large four-post lift to be used in a test facility to train nuclear technicians in the re-tubing process for refurbishing nuclear reactors. The lift was manufactured to extremely tight tolerances to comply with Z299.2 requirements. Features Platform size […]
Telescopic Cable Boom System
Overview Handling Specialty engineered and manufactured two (2) sets of three (3) telescopic cable booms for a major electric power company in the United States. The booms will be used to carry and position 1000V electrical cables above and into a large electrical transformer so it can be tested. A collision avoidance system, as well […]
Rotating Mast Lift for Tooling Inspection
Overview Handling Specialty engineered and manufactured a custom two-post rotating mast lift for an international power company’s (GE) power generation facility for turbine equipment inspection. Features Mechanical actuation is used for positive locking, which allows the tooling to be held at any elevation for extended periods of time. The lift must be in full “up” […]
Four Post Lift for Rotor Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty engineered and manufactured a large four-post mechanical lift (Cargovator) to lift personnel and materials during the assembly of compressor rotors. Features Platform movement is smooth and level throughout the range of travel. The platform is 20’ x 20’ with a center opening to allow access to the compressor rotor. The platform includes […]