Custom Trunnions/Cantilevers
Equipment Handling Fixtures for Manufacturing/Testing/Instrumentation
For almost 25 years, Flexline has been building custom equipment holding and rotation tools for manufacturing, assembly or test purposes for a wide range of markets such as aerospace, industrial and high tech manufacturing. For applications requiring the handling of large, heavy equipment or components, Flexline designs and builds robust tools that provide excellent manipulation of large loads. Take advantage of Flexline’s experience to ensure that your tool offers maximum convenience and straight-forward operation.
Delivered Customized Cart Examples
Flexline produces extra large, heavy duty carts, lifts, arms and joists to handle aerospace components or equipment that requires a specific build stand. Hoists, clamps, trunnions, cantilevers, lifts, hydraulics, pneumatics and computer control can be integrated into the cart as needed. Below are examples of delivered carts including light and heavy load options.
Available Options
Functional
Trunnion or cantilever style
Stationary or mobile (lockable casters)
Rotation: mechanical using manual worm gear or motorized
Lifting mechanism: manual or mechanized
Fixed or adjustable height
Locking mechanism or rotating mechanism where fixture stays in position with no locking needed after rotation
Accommodation of fixed work pieces or varied pieces
Custom mounts (attachment points) for the work piece
Construction
Welded steel or extruded aluminum
Structural components: steel or stainless steel tubing
Finishes: powder coating in any color, stainless steel, or stainless steel with electro-polished highly finished surfaces for space applications or other ultra clean environments
Industrial or Clean room compatible (Class 1000 and 10,000)
Floor or table top mount
Payload/Work-piece
Size and weight: scalable from less than 100 pounds to thousands of pounds
Work heights: as needed
Center of gravity mounting or accommodation of eccentric loads in a controlled manner
Trunnion/Cantilever Certifications
In-house design and fabrication
OSHA proof-load at 1.5x, 2.0x or as specified
Certification documentation provided as needed
Third-party certifications performed as needed
Training available
Delivery
Crated and delivered anywhere in the world
Other Available Services
Duplication of existing trunnion or cantilever fixtures
Recommendation for improvements of existing and new designs
Custom designs based on customer requirements