Engine Assembly Carts
Overview Built for low-duty cycle, intermittent operation, these sixteen (16) engine assembly carts were designed/built to be used in the manufacture of engines. A key feature of the carrier design is the integrated lift system that will position the engine at the correct elevation for ergonomic consideration. These carts were engineered to act as manually […]
Automotive MGV
Overview Though an MGV requires an operator to direct loads to and from your storage area, these vehicles are electric, eliminating exhaust fumes and hazardous liquids while being user-friendly and easy to operate. Features Another advantage to an MGV is that it can be outfitted with ergonomic lifts, roller tops, rotating tops, and more to […]
Automatic Guided Vehicle
Overview Flexibility to alter the assembly floor is a new advancement in automated guided vehicles (AGV Systems) where in the past they were permanently tied to a physical track within the facility. Now, with advanced sensors – the unit uses laser guidance; moving along the pre-determined path set by tape or a painted line. This […]
AGV Automatic Guided Cart
Overview Handling Specialty’s ability to redesign existing solutions in order to meet customer requirements is illustrated best in the roll-handling Automatic Guided Cart (AGC) lift designed for a major systems integrator. The innovative AGC automatically removed products from roll winders and transported them to one of nine locations. This exceptionally compact lift is only 30” […]
Heavy Duty Automotive Die Carts
Overview Handling Specialty custom designed and manufactured a heavy-duty transfer cart that transferred two 6,000 lb dies along an automotive press line. One unique feature incorporated into the design was a bumper system that could withstand impact from various angles. Unlike conventional systems, which respond only to perpendicular impacts, this feature ensured additional overtravel and […]
Hydraulic Lifts for Integration into AGVs
Overview Handling Specialty incorporated a new lift design into an existing AGV system for a North American automotive manufacturer. The resulting 2,000 lb capacity scissor lift was engineered to meet the existing system’s weight specifications while at the same time maintaining a limit of 1/8” deflection with the load. Features Mounted onto an existing AGV […]