Wagon Style Stage Lift
Overview These Wagon Style Stage Lifts were engineered to be pit mounted, raising and lowering performers and props to the main stage. These lifts also run along a fixed set of rails as per the theater’s custom instructions. All stage lifts are custom designed and built by Handling Specialty. Features Up limit switch. Down limit […]
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 […]
Custom Dock Lift
Overview This custom dock lift was engineered to bring sets and equipment from the loading dock to the show stage. The lift’s ability to tilt offers the flexibility required to load/unload from different trailer bed heights. The lift is installed into a pit designed to house the electrical box and the unit’s rear ball screw lifting […]
Ergonomic and Efficient Infloor Upender
Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered and manufactured an in-floor upender for a manufacturer of electric trucks. This upender allowed the customer, a major North American electric truck manufacturer, to skid and package the customer’s electric trucks for horizontal transport loading. The equipment replaced two forklift trucks and an overhead crane, allowing the more efficient redeployment […]
Pit Mounted Lift for Heavy Agricultural Equipment Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty was approached by an international agricultural equipment manufacturer regarding a material handling challenge. The company, which makes equipment weighing in excess of 20 tons, needed a way to lift and hold equipment approximately 2’ from the floor during one of the final stages of assembly while the large wheels were being attached […]
Pit Mounted Four Post Lift for Transformer Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty expanded its experience in lifts for the transformer industry with the manufacture of a unique lift for Ferranti Packard. Historically, transformer coils were wound in a horizontal position. Winding takes place vertically today, presenting a challenge to workers who must maintain the coils, which can stand up to twenty feet in height. […]