Test Platform with Custom Scissor Lifts for Aerospace Industry
Overview A jet engine test facility in Mississippi required custom equipment that could be used to simulate the ground (such as a landing strip) at various heights during jet engine testing. To fully meet the customer’s needs, Handling Specialty engineered and manufactured a “ground plane simulator” that is used during outdoor jet engine testing and […]
Custom Personnel Lift for Aerospace Machining Center
Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered and manufactured a 2,000 lb capacity lift with two extending platforms — each capable of holding 500 lbs — for a European aerospace company’s machining center. The hydraulically-actuated lift was used to raise workers around the aerospace company’s riveting machine — which was used in the manufacture of airplane wings […]
Self Propelled Custom Scissor Lifts for Rail Paint Booth
Overview Handling Specialty custom engineered an explosion-proof solution to a challenging application in the railcar industry. Painting freight and tank cars is normally done in a booth classified as a hazardous area, requiring the use of explosion-proof equipment. In addition to this, a versatile piece of lifting equipment is needed to traverse the top and […]
50000 lb Hydraulic Scissor Lift
Overview These two 50,000 lb. capacity Hydraulic Scissor Lifts will be employed in a rail maintenance facility to raise and lower wheel sets or bogies during the removal and replacement of these units. These robust scissor lifts are engineered to carry an evenly distributed load. The platform will include specialized tooling to support the wheelsets. The […]
Heavy-duty Hydraulic Scissor Lift
Overview The Heavy-duty Hydraulic Scissor Lift will be used in a rail application, supporting the maintenance personnel as they lift and lower parts while working on train cars, engines, and locomotives. Custom tooling fitted to the platform allows for the safe raising and lowering of product. Features 4 Double Acting Cylinders. Velocity fuses at the base […]
Narrow Hydraulic Scissor Lift
Overview This narrow, hydraulic scissor lift will be used in a rail application to assist in material handling operations within a rail maintenance facility. The hydraulic scissor lift is a multifaceted piece of material handling equipment performing important functions with customized tooling for each job secured to the tabletop platform. Features Upper and lower limit […]