Telescoping Screen Lift

Overview Handling Specialty received a purchase order from Hudson Scenic Studio, Inc. for a telescoping screen lift to be used to raise and lower a large LED screen in a theatre/conference room space for their client. Designed to lift up to 6,000 lbs. and run once per day, this telescoping lift raises out of the […]

Industrial Work Positioner

Overview A custom Industrial work positioner was delivered in pairs and designed to work in tandem with one another, allowing for lifting capacities of up to 7 Tons. An electrical panel and master control unit are installed on one of each two Jack sets, which synchronizes the movements of the Jacks. All six electric Jacks […]

Four Post Lift

Overview These lifts will be used in tandem as part of a conveyor transfer system to move fully loaded skillets from one line to another. The units raise 12″ per minute. The total rise time is 6 minutes. The units will be permanently lagged to the customer’s floor and run very low-duty cycles. The unit […]

Tilting Stage System for Traveling Musical

Overview Handling Specialty custom designed and manufactured an understage tilting system for the Lion King’s traveling musical for its tour in North America. Performance requirements guided the unit design. In terms of noise, the actuator system was required to perform under 80 decibels within three feet of the unit. A comprehensive test plan was run […]

Heavy Duty Custom Scissor Lift for Newsprint Rolls

Overview For the Houston Chronicle, Handling Specialty custom engineered and manufactured a 20,000 lb. capacity lift for the unloading of 5,000 lb. paper rolls.  The high demand for newsprint at the newspaper required the lift to endure heavy use.  As well, Handling Specialty engineers had to incorporate into the lift support for a large side […]

6,000 lb Lift for Die Positioning

Overview Handling Specialty was approached by a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry to custom engineer and manufacture a 6,000 lb capacity lift to be used by technicians to ergonomically position dies for maintenance. Features Synchronized level lifting via the electro-mechanical driveline. Zero creep at any elevation for sustained positioning. The design incorporates die-set […]