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 […]
Four Post Lift for Transformer Core Winding
Overview Handling Specialty’s experience in transformer assembly was adopted by ASEA Brown Boveri’s American and Canadian plants for their electrical transformers. One of the steps in the assembly of large transformers is the winding of wire around the central coil. Coil winding is done vertically. A moving work platform allows employees to position themselves at […]
Four Post Personnel Lift for Transformer Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered and manufactured an assembly work platform that helped improve workers’ efficiency and safety. Incorporated in the design are platforms that extend 60” in and out, enabling employees to reach an optimal work position. A clean working environment is critical to transformer assembly, which dictates that the lift system be entirely […]