Ramped Lift for Chicago Planetarium
| Solution: | 80 |
|---|---|
| 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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