Automatic Wheel-Set Turntable
Overview These wheel-set turntables are used to automatically rotate a single wheel-set as part of an automated wheel re-machining center. Used to re-direct the wheel-set on fixed rails in the workshop. The turntables capture the wheel-set that is rolled onto it. The turntable rotates left or right at 90 degrees (as programmed) and then pushes the […]
Locomotive Manufacturing MGV
Overview This manually guided vehicle was built for the locomotive industry to assist in loading and moving components for assembly on a raised passenger car. Features This MGV provides smooth drive operation. Capable of 360-degree turning radius. Includes castor wheels which contribute to its excellent mobility. Hand-held controls to raise and lower the table. The […]
Custom Gantry Equipment
Overview Each gantry system is purpose-built according to each specific customer’s needs. If your company’s maintenance or assembly process requires you to place your employees over the top of large pieces of equipment to perform tasks, then a custom gantry system from Handling Specialty may be the equipment you are looking for. Widely used throughout […]
Rail Jacks for Transit and LRT Facilities
Overview Handling Specialty also provides jacks in capacities ranging from 5 to 20 tons that are suitable for the light rail transit industry. For Whiting heavy-duty rail jacks in capacities ranging from 35 to 100 tons, click here. Features Electro-mechanical design with self-locking feature. Manual and automatic functions. Easy to move and relocate. Operated by […]
Personnel Lift for Continuous Welded Rail (CWR)
Overview Handling Specialty was approached by a current customer to engineer and manufacture a custom equipment solution for one of its rail clients. The client needed a safe and cost-effective equipment solution to position rail personnel on continuous welded rail cars (Open rail cars that carry long, continuous lengths of rail). These cars carry the […]
Transporter for Locomotive Transformer
Overview Handling Specialty was approached by a previous customer, Siemens, to custom engineer and manufacture a portable lift capable of moving 35,000 lb locomotive transformers in a locomotive assembly facility. The lift, which moves the transformer underneath the locomotive, traverses along the track and can move up or down 2” and cross traverse 2” in […]