Mid Rise Scissor Lift
A mid rise scissor lift is a machine used to raise vehicles when they need work to be carried out on the underside. The mid lift scissor lift, also known as a mid rise vehicle scissor lift, can also be used when working on a vehicle’s wheels or brake components to bring the vehicle up […]
Defining the AGV for your market
If you’ve heard of automatic guided vehicles, then you’ve likely heard of autonomous mobile robots. Defining the AGV for your market means understanding the differences between the AGV and the AMR. AGVs have existed since the 1950s as carts tethered to a rail within a facility to move products through an assembly line in an […]
Maintaining Theatre Stage Lifts
Is your stage equipment ready to invite your audience back? We know you’re ready, but Handling Specialty asks the question of whether your stage lift equipment is. Theatre maintenance and repair operations are integral in keeping any mechanical equipment in top shape to run smoothly, safely, and as intended. With the pandemic now mostly behind […]
What is a Scissor Lift Table?
A scissor lift table is a great tool that elevates a work surface to a comfortable working height. Back injuries are common with manual work. The repetitive motion of bending and lifting can take its toll over time. One solution to reduce injury is a scissor lift table; whether loading and offloading vehicles or stacking […]
AGV Industry Applications
At Handling Specialty, one of our many diverse, custom material handling products is the heavy-duty AGV. We work hand-in-hand with our clients to design for their specific use and applications. Below are some examples of the autonomous guided vehicle designs and applications we offer that are common to assembly, manufacturing and warehousing needs: AGVs that […]
Autonomous Guided Vehicle Block Diagram
An AGV Block Diagram offers a visual schematic of the general arrangement of the parts and components of the complex system that guides the automated guided vehicle. An automatic guided vehicles navigation and steering controls feed information to the AGV traffic control system designed with multiple safety features which offer exceptional traffic control within a […]