Flexible Assembly Lines Made Simple. Handling Specialty Introduces the MGV (Manually Guided Vehicle)
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(Grimsby, ON): Handling Specialty Manufacturing Ltd., a provider of custom engineered and manufactured material handling equipment to companies worldwide, is proud to introduce the MGV (Manually Guided Vehicle) to its slate of innovative, custom material handling equipment.
This manually guided vehicle was custom created for an international manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the U.S. The company had approached Handling Specialty with a request to create a carrier capable of moving and lifting approximately 2,000 lbs. while providing total flexibility in carrier movement. The MGV is powered by gel-cell type batteries, and has its own onboard charger - therefore the assembly line does not require extensive electrical work prior to
"With the MGV, companies can enjoy total flexibility in where and when they set up assembly lines," says Handling Specialty President Thomas Beach. "Providing power cables to an assembly line can be a time consuming process, and, once the overhead or in-floor cables are in place your assembly line is in a permanent location. Now, companies can make the decision on where they want their assembly lines to run, taking into consideration a range of important business factors - such as utilizing underused facilities and labor pools, taking advantage of economies of scale - factors that can increase efficiency and profitability."
Features of the MGV include:
"We feel the MGV bodes well for companies who think in the spirit of Advanced Manufacturing where Lean initiatives and Flexible manufacturing are top priority " says Mr. Beach. "The MGV offers flexibility, as well as the durability and reliability that Handling Specialty's equipment is known for worldwide."
For more information on Handing Specialty's Manually-Guided Vehicle, please contact Mike Roper, Engineered Product Sales, at 905.945.9661, toll free at 800.559.8366, or by email at info@handling.com
To learn more about the MGV, please click here. To learn more about Handling Specialty and our custom engineered and manufactured material handling solutions visit our website at www.handling.com.
About Handling Specialty Manufacturing Ltd.
Handling Specialty is one of the world's most pre-eminent custom designers and manufacturers of material handling solutions since 1963. The company's reputation is one of a competent problem-solver because it has built a strong history of providing unique, custom-engineered solutions. This ability to solve problems has allowed Handling Specialty to achieve success in many sectors including transportation, automotive, aerospace, entertainment and metal processing industries.
