Lift System with Integrated Tilter and Powered Turntable for Generator Assembly

Integrated Tilter and Turn Table for Yoke Rotation

A locomotive manufacturer needed a safer and more efficient way to handle large, heavy generator assemblies during their build process. The components required precise positioning, rotation, and ergonomic access.

Autoquip engineered a custom lift-and-tilter system featuring:

• A 9,000 lb. capacity lift system with integrated hydraulic tilter and powered ring-bearing turntable to tilt and turn yolk to working position for assembly
• Fully custom tooling and yoke-style fixtures designed to cradle the generator during assembly

This tailored system provided controlled lifting, tilting, and secure fixturing to support the customer’s exact workflow and component geometry.

AQ Project#

169382

The custom lift-and-tilter system immediately improved the customer’s generator assembly workflow by enhancing safety, increasing efficiency, and providing precise, repeatable positioning for heavy components. Because this customer has ordered multiple similar systems from Autoquip for several of their facilities, they already had confidence in Autoquip’s ability to engineer high-quality application-specific solutions that integrate seamlessly into their operations.

Their continued investment in Autoquip equipment reflects the proven benefits they consistently receive:

• Reliable customization tailored to their exact processes
• Improved workflow efficiency across multiple production lines
• Enhanced operator safety and ergonomics
• Continuous process improvement supported by equipment built for their unique challenges

This project further reinforced Autoquip as a trusted partner capable of delivering custom-engineered handling solutions that elevate their manufacturing performance across all locations.