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.  […]

Hydraulic Work Platform

Overview This intermittent operation – low-duty cycle hydraulic work platform can lift 3,000 lbs., rising and lowering as it envelops the product being worked on. Technicians have 360-degree access to the product offering an ergonomic and efficient design. The platform is provided with full perimeter handrails complete with one access gate. The platform comes complete […]

Vertical Cylinder Lifting System

Overview These pit-mounted, vertical cylinder Lifting systems were custom-engineered for a farm equipment manufacturing facility. Material handling equipment solutions are an important consideration when building custom equipment for the farming industry. A pit-mounted in-floor lift allows for safe and easy passage when the lifting system is not employed. Eliminating trip hazards in your facility is […]