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SOLUTIONS / CUSTOM ENGINEERED SYSTEMS
WHEN STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISN’T THE ANSWER
When an application cannot be solved with off-the-shelf equipment, HSI develops material handling systems around the load, facility, process and operational requirements of the job.
APPLICATION ENGINEERING
Solutions developed around the actual material handling challenge.
CUSTOM FABRICATION
Purpose-built equipment and structures for specialized applications.
SYSTEM INTEGRATION
Equipment, controls and supporting systems brought together into one solution.
FIELD INSTALLATION
Experienced installation and commissioning from the team that understands the project.
BUILT AROUND THE APPLICATION
SOME MATERIAL HANDLING PROBLEMS DON’T COME WITH A STANDARD SOLUTION
Unique loads, unusual facility layouts, specialized production processes and demanding operating environments can quickly exceed the capabilities of standard material handling equipment.
HSI starts with the application rather than a catalog. By understanding what needs to move, how it needs to move and the environment around it, our team can develop an equipment or system approach around the requirements of the operation.
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Engineering driven by the actual application
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Equipment, structures and controls developed as one system
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Installation and lifecycle support from one experienced team
CUSTOM ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES
FROM UNIQUE EQUIPMENT TO COMPLETE MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS
Whether the challenge requires modifying existing equipment or developing something completely new, HSI brings engineering, fabrication, controls and field experience together to create practical material handling solutions.
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CUSTOM LIFTING SYSTEMS
Purpose-built lifting equipment for applications where conventional cranes, hoists or handling systems cannot provide the required movement or access.
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Application-specific configurations
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Specialized lifting requirements
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Integrated hoist and crane systems
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SPECIALIZED SUPPORT STRUCTURES
Custom structural systems designed to support material handling equipment when existing facility conditions cannot accommodate a standard installation.
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Freestanding structures
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Equipment support steel
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Facility-specific configurations
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MATERIAL TRANSFER SYSTEMS
Equipment developed around the movement of components, assemblies or materials through specialized manufacturing and production processes.
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Process-specific movement
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Production integration
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Custom transfer applications
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CONTROLS & AUTOMATION
Control systems designed around how operators interact with equipment and how material needs to move through the application.
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Radio and pendant controls
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Coordinated system operation
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Application-specific controls
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EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS
Existing material handling equipment can often be modified or adapted to support changing production, capacity or operational requirements.
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Capacity and equipment changes
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Control modernization
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Application modifications
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FULL SYSTEM INTEGRATION
Complex projects often involve more than one piece of equipment. HSI can bring lifting equipment, structures, controls and supporting components together as one coordinated system.
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Multi-system integration
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Engineering coordination
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Installation and commissioning
ENGINEERING STARTS WITH THE PROBLEM
DESIGN THE SYSTEM AROUND THE WORK, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND
Custom engineering begins by understanding what prevents a standard solution from working. That may be an unusual load, restricted space, specialized movement, existing equipment or a production process that cannot be changed around the material handling system.
HSI evaluates those constraints together so the resulting equipment supports the operation instead of forcing the operation to adapt to the equipment.
DISCUSS YOUR CHALLENGE →01
LOAD
Weight, geometry, center of gravity and handling points determine how the equipment must interact with the material.
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REQUIRED MOVEMENT
The direction, distance, precision and frequency of movement help establish the type of handling system required.
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FACILITY
Available space, structural conditions, ceiling height, utilities and surrounding equipment influence system configuration.
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PROCESS & WORKFLOW
The equipment should support the production process and operator workflow rather than creating unnecessary steps or restrictions.
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DUTY & ENVIRONMENT
Operating frequency, temperature, dust, moisture and other environmental conditions can affect equipment and component selection.
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CONTROLS & OPERATION
Operator interaction, visibility and required precision determine how the equipment should be controlled.
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SAFETY
Personnel access, surrounding operations and potential hazards need to be considered throughout the system design.
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FUTURE REQUIREMENTS
Potential production changes, additional capacity or facility expansion can influence decisions made during the original design.
FROM ENGINEERING TO FIELD SUPPORT
ONE TEAM THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE SYSTEM
Custom equipment is only successful if the finished system performs in the real operating environment. HSI carries the project from engineering and fabrication through installation, commissioning and testing.
After startup, our field team can continue supporting the equipment through inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, testing, replacement components and future modifications.
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Installation
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Inspections
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Preventive Maintenance
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Repairs
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Load Testing
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Parts & Upgrades
FROM ENGINEERING INTENT TO A WORKING SYSTEM
CUSTOM EQUIPMENT HAS TO WORK AS ONE SYSTEM — NOT A COLLECTION OF PARTS
A purpose-built material handling system may involve lifting equipment, support steel, controls, electrification, guarding, existing machinery, and facility conditions that all affect one another. HSI coordinates those pieces around the application so the finished system works together in the real operating environment.
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DEFINE THE REAL OPERATING CONSTRAINTS
Load geometry, required movement, facility structure, existing equipment, operator access, workflow, and environmental conditions all shape what the system actually needs to do.
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COORDINATE THE INTERFACES EARLY
Equipment, structures, controls, utilities, clearances, and installation requirements are considered together so one part of the solution does not create a problem for another.
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CARRY THE DESIGN INTO THE FIELD
Installation, commissioning, testing, and field adjustments are part of making sure the finished system performs the way the engineered solution was intended to perform.
START WITH THE CHALLENGE
HAVE A MATERIAL HANDLING PROBLEM THAT DOESN’T FIT A STANDARD SOLUTION?
Tell us what needs to move, what makes the application difficult and what the finished system needs to accomplish. HSI can help evaluate the challenge and determine the right approach.