Pit Lift for Turbine Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty engineered and manufactured this Pit Lift for Turbine Assembly – mounted in a pit to raise and lower turbine engines and gas compressors for assembly and disassembly. Simple design keeps maintenance costs low, and the ability to stop motion with a full load at any point without experiencing downward creep of the […]
In-Ground Lift System for Turbine Assembly
Overview The below-ground, or ground-level lift, allows the employees to remain on the ground as the turbine raises and lowers at the worker’s level, rather than the employee raising and lowering on a platform to meet the different segments of the turbine. The ground-level lift eliminates staircases and heights associated with traditional above-ground turbine lifts, […]
Four Post Lift for Rotor Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty engineered and manufactured a large four-post mechanical lift (Cargovator) to lift personnel and materials during the assembly of compressor rotors. Features Platform movement is smooth and level throughout the range of travel. The platform is 20’ x 20’ with a center opening to allow access to the compressor rotor. The platform includes […]
Multi Stage Scissor Lift for Turbine Assembly
Overview Handling Specialty was asked to quote on a vertical assembly platform that is being used during the assembly process for large energy turbines. The lift is mounted in a pit and rises approximately 35 feet, safely holding personnel and equipment as the turbine assembly is completed. The platform features 3 (three) round removable plates, […]
Four Post Lift for Electrical Turbine Assembly
Overview A power turbine manufacturer in the United States approached Handling Specialty with a material handling challenge. The company, which manufactures turbines weighing up to 100,000 lbs, needed to lift, lower and hold the turbine during its lengthy assembly process. Handling Specialty engineered and manufactured a four-post mechanically actuated pit-mounted lift that would hold the […]
Jet Engine Test Cell Lift
Overview In order to conduct tests on jet engines, Handling Specialty manufactured this custom jet engine test cell for an aircraft manufacturer located in northern Russia. The test cell comes with two (2) hydraulically actuated pit-mounted scissor lifts under a main platform. Removable guard rails with hinged forward, and side sections create gates, permitting easy […]