Saxon Case Studies

Rolls Royce asked Saxon Lifts to send an engineer out to investigate the possibilities of building a Personnel Work Platform.

SPECS:
The lift platform must be able to access all parts of an Aero Engine under build and test.

•  Due to space and other safety constraints, the lift must be manually propelled.
•  It must be easily maneuverable on the smooth work area floor.
•  It must have an OverReach facility to assist engineers working within the negine cowlings.
•  It must be explosion proofed in case of possible aviation fuel spillage which resulted in any explosion.
•  Skydrol resistant paint was also required.

A special Saxon Multiple Scissor Lift of compact design was manufactured and mounted on a mobile base unit comprising of 2 x fixed and 2 x swivel wheels. The lift height extended to 6.5 metres.

The lift was fitted with a sliding extention which could be "walked out" for easier Over Reach access.

Sections of the handrail can be lowered to allow work to be carried out safely within the engine cowling.

The base frame was specifically designed for maximum stability by utilizing telescopic extending screw down stabilizers. This provided an extra stable, safer solution in case of an explosion.

A pneumatic-hydraulic motor pump unit and pneumatic limit switches were also fitted to prevent explosion risk to the operator. These were operating from a 6 BAR air supply.

All fabricated steel parts were shot blast prior to application of a two-coat epoxy paint finish to resist the corrosive effects of any Skydrol fluid which may come in contact with the framework.