Portable Four Post Lift for Assembly Work on NASA Space Station Freedom
Overview Handling Specialty designed and manufactured a 6,000 lb. capacity lift which was used by NASA in the construction of the space station Freedom (which became the International Space Station). Used to transport workers and materials, the four-post mechanical screw lift featured an inherently self-locking drive, 100% level lifting, zero creep and mechanically synchronized motion. […]
Aero Engine Lift Work Stations
Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered and manufactured three engine lift platforms for an international jet engine manufacturer. These engine lift platforms are mounted in a pit and are used to lift and hold the jet engine during the assembly process. With this lift, the technicians can adjust the height of the engine to their own […]
Engine Dress Bay Lifting Systems
Overview Handling Specialty received a purchase order from Whiting Equipment Services on behalf of the return client for Two (2) Engine Dress Bay Lifting Systems. The lifts will be used to prepare jet engines in a Large Engine Production Building in Ohio. Features The lifting system consists of the following components: Screw columns. Column tie […]
Custom Three-Axis Work Positioner
Overview Four custom three-axis work positioners are bolted to the facility floor to perform intermittent operations of three transfers per day per positioner, 262 days of operation per year. The robust four-post lifts offer multiple positioning opportunities for technicians performing their assembly and maintenance work. The Z-axis moves the product up and down via an […]
Pit Mounted Four Post Lift for Jet Engine Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered and manufactured six (6) pit-mounted four post assembly stations for a major airplane engine manufacturer. The customer required that the lifts could not be visible above floor level at any time and had to provide smooth, synchronized, level lifting through the entire range of travel to prevent jarring of the […]
Robotic Aircraft Paint Removal Lift
Overview The unit is operated by a large moveable console which houses the touchscreen and joystick. Features The moveable base supports a 45’ mast and is equipped with a robotic-type arm capable of moving 180°(left to right motion). Retracted height 25’ and extended height 65’. The horizontal arm extends 21’ from the centre of rotation. […]