Massive Work Platform for Nuclear Refurbishment
Overview Handling Specialty worked with a client in the nuclear industry to engineer and manufacture an extremely large four-post lift to be used in a test facility to train nuclear technicians in the re-tubing process for refurbishing nuclear reactors. The lift was manufactured to extremely tight tolerances to comply with Z299.2 requirements. Features Platform size […]
Rotating Mast Lift for Tooling Inspection
Overview Handling Specialty engineered and manufactured a custom two-post rotating mast lift for an international power company’s (GE) power generation facility for turbine equipment inspection. Features Mechanical actuation is used for positive locking, which allows the tooling to be held at any elevation for extended periods of time. The lift must be in full “up” […]
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 […]
Four Post Lift for Transformer Core Winding
Overview Handling Specialty’s experience in transformer assembly was adopted by ASEA Brown Boveri’s American and Canadian plants for their electrical transformers. One of the steps in the assembly of large transformers is the winding of wire around the central coil. Coil winding is done vertically. A moving work platform allows employees to position themselves at […]
Three Axis Mast Lifts
Overview These eight robust, Three Axis Mast Lifts were custom engineered for an aerospace manufacturer to ergonomically position technicians during their upper wing panel sealing process. These units come as a set, one right-hand side and one left-hand side, which share upper and lower rails for horizontal motion. Four sets were built for this application. […]
Custom Four Post Jet Engine Lift for Aerospace Industry
Overview Handling Specialty was approached by a returning aerospace client to custom engineer, manufacture and install a jet engine dress bay lifting system for their jet engine test facility. The lift is used to lift and hold brand new 32,000 lb jet engines in preparation for being tested in a cold temperature facility. The lifting […]