Workstation supports vertical turbine engine assembly.
Press Release Summary:
Variable height, Vertical Build Station, Model PN 168-1000 is completely above ground, bolting to existing cement slab where possible and eliminating environmental hazards of in-ground hydraulic systems. It aids maintenance personnel by allowing operator to adjust working height when performing engine assembly or disassembly functions, as well as providing gravity assist during build.
Original Press Release:
The Vertical Build Station
Stafford, TX, February 2006 - The Vertical Build Station, PN 168-1000, is a variable height workstation that enables technicians to support vertical turbine engine assembly and maintenance. The VBS uses a proven, man-rated lifting system for managing heavy loads.
The lifting system has an excellent track record in environments requiring safety and reliability for personnel working on or underneath the platform. The Atec unit has the advantage of being environmentally friendly since it has no in-ground hydraulic system. The VBS is a completely aboveground system, bolting to the existing cement slab where possible. It aids maintenance personnel by allowing the operator to adjust the working height when performing engine assembly or disassembly functions, as well gravity assist during build.
