Translating Assembly Platforms: Vertical Gas Turbine
Assembly
A major aerospace company approached Bastian Solutions with
require-ments for (2) custom, vertically translating platform. The
customer needed the large platforms to carry both operators and
equipment at various heights during the assembly process. The
platforms were required to carry a payload of 2,300 pounds to a
raised height of 14 feet.
Bastian’s solution to this project was a two post, cantilevered
vertical lift. The drive system for the vertical travel of the unit
is (2) large jack screws driven by a single electric gearmotor. The
platform is supported by a precision guidance system. The en-tire
platform structure is self-supporting and above ground minimizing
its facili-ty footprint. Historically this of style of engine
assembly lift would be built in a sub-floor level pit limiting
flexibility for modifying facility layouts.
To accommodate the various diameters of the engine subsystems,
the platform design includes a variable geometry platform opening.
Light-weight, remov-able panels are easily installed and re-moved
as needed by operators on the fly. The platform features include
integral pneumatic, electrical and data connec-tions. It also has
built it tool storagelocations. The capabilities incorporated into
this design allowed for the customer to streamline their process
resulting in reduced costs and faster delivery.
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• Overall dimensions: 15’ long x 20’ high x 12’ wide• 13’ of
vertical travel• 2,300 pounds of lifting capacity• Collapsed height
of less than 12”• 7’ by 3’ removable worker platform integrated
into the
front of the structure
• Full vertical travel of system in less than 3 minutes•
Cantilevered style lift design, eliminates the need for a
pit within your facility• Smooth & level lifting by means of
(2) acme screws
powered by an electric motor• Incorporated free fall protections
and considerations
for compliance to OSHA requirements• Variable size platform
openings
• Diameter sizes of: 16” to 18”, 30” to 32”, and 78” to 80”
• Integral tool boxes, electrical reels, pneumatic reels,
electrical outlets and data connections
• Designed to allow for operators to operate underneath the
platform while operators are working on top of the platform
simultaneously
• Email: [email protected]• Phone: (800) 772-0464•
http://www.bastianautomation.com
