Air Technical Industries of Mentor, Ohio is announcing the
development of an extra-large, circular stage lift. The moon-shaped circular deck adds a
new dimension of excitement to a show or concert.
The unit shown is more than 7 feet wide and 42 feet long. It
raises an entire orchestra cast with piano and all the instruments up to 144 inches in the
air. The specially fitted curved platform perfectly matches the shape of the pit in which
it is installed.
Capacity of the lift is 10,000 pounds with over 3:1 safety
factor. The hydraulically operated lifting action is provided by six hydraulic cylinders
featuring chrome plated shafts to provide smooth, quiet operation and to prevent
corrosion. The cylinders are synchronized for uniform, level lifting by a precision-built
flow divider. Each cylinder is equipped with a pilot operated safety holding valve to
prevent the stage lift from accidental lowering in case of power or hydraulic failure. The
hydraulic system is also equipped with a safety pressure relief valve to prevent
overloading.
The electric powerpack is remotely installed in a separate
enclosure to keep the operation quiet and clean. The 10HP electric motor is 480V, 3-phase,
60 Hz and the dual push button controls are 110V operated, one mounted on the lift and one
located at the lower level.
The lift is all welded steel construction, built heavy duty
for dependable, safe, and long-lasting, maintenance free operation. The extra-large lift
can be disassembled in three major sections that bolt together. The durable connecting
rods keep the three sections mechanically synchronized for uniform, level lifting even
when the load is not uniformly distributed (for example, the piano at one end is heavier
than the violinist at the other!)
The lift has many other potential industrial applications
with a great many benefits including increased performance, improved safety, reduced
injuries and fatigue, time savings and increased visibility. For instance, large aircraft
manufacturers are manually erecting scaffolding to assemble the fuselage of an aircraft.
This is an expensive process with lots of wasted time and space that delays the
manufacturing process.
The stage lift can be built into the ground and then elevate
the workers with all the tools when and where needed immediately and safely with enormous
time savings and improved performance.
Some other applications include large assembly works, cargo
loading and handling, paint application of large items, second floor access with cargo,
mezzanine work, or product displays elevated for greater visibility. There are many sizes,
lifting heights, and capacities available to meet any specific and specialized needs.
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