Ramped Lift for Chicago Planetarium
Solution: | 80 |
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Industry | Entertainment Stage Lift Equipment |
Model: | Ramped Lift for Chicago Planetarium |
Type: | Carrier |
Actuation: | Mechanical |
Dimensions: | 80" × 60" |
Travel: | 40" |
Capacity: | 1,800 lbs. |

Overview
Handling Specialty custom engineered and designed a ramped system to transport seated visitors into a theatrical show inside a sphere at a major tourist attraction in Chicago. The lift could carry 12 people and was operated by staff using a panel inside the booth.
Features
- Unique safety requirements: shock absorbers, manual brake release which allows the carriage to make a slow descent should there be a power outage
- Alarm sounds while the carriage is in motion
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