Ramped Lift for Chicago Planetarium
Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered and designed a ramped system to transport seated visitors into a theatrical show inside a sphere at a major tourist attraction in Chicago. The lift could carry 12 people and was operated by staff using a panel inside the booth. Features Unique safety requirements: shock absorbers and manual brake release, […]
Wagon Lifts for Las Vegas Stage Show
Overview Handling Specialty designed and manufactured two lifts used in the EFX show at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. The lifts were custom designed and manufactured to be used to fill a large gap (24’ by 36’) in the current stage floor, which occurred when a part of the stage was lowered to […]
Tilting Diving Board Platforms
Overview Tilting diving board platforms were designed and built for the entertainment industry aboard the Royal Caribbean Oasis class ships. Tilting platforms allow for the diving boards to recede when not part of the show and then reappear when the performance calls for divers. These tilting platforms are built with safety top of mind to […]
Four Post Lift for Theater
Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered, manufactured, and installed a large four-post Cargovator backstage at the largest Christian-themed live theater in the United States. Handling Specialty’s project management team coordinated the building’s team of architects, engineers, and installers during the construction process. The project was successful and resulted in the organization ordering an additional lift for […]
Rotating Custom Scissor Lifts for Auto Show Display
Overview Handling Specialty was chosen for this tradeshow display project due to the company’s technical expertise and a strong portfolio of successful custom entertainment applications. Handling supplied two custom lifts that were mounted onto custom rotators manufactured by the client OEM firm for the display of the Hummer H2 at major auto shows during 2002. […]
Custom Scissor Lift for Theme Park
Overview Handling Specialty was called upon to deliver a unique three-stage, high-rise custom scissor lift for a giant monster special effect. The pit-mounted scissor lift moves upward to propel the monster up, out, and down over pedestrians on a 5-foot rotor bearing, with the head spitting fire and saliva during its travel. The hydraulic lift […]