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Shrusti Die Handling Lift

Customized Lifting Solutions

Engineered to order • Engineer consultation required

Die Handling Lift

Engineered die handling lift for lifting, positioning and transferring dies and tooling, configured around the load, site interface and operating duty.

DriveHydraulic or electric by processMountingCustom press or tool-room interfaceEngineering inputLoad • sequence • interface

How this system works

Built around the operating requirement.

Shrusti Die Handling Lift is an engineered special transfer system for lifting, positioning and transferring dies and tooling. It is best suited to press shops and tool rooms where load centre, table height and interface geometry control the design. The final configuration is not selected from a fixed SKU; it is defined around the actual load, operating route, duty cycle and site interface. During the engineering review, Shrusti confirms part drawings and load centre, process sequence, pickup and placement interface, upstream and downstream equipment, then develops the arrangement, controls, guarding and installation scope around the approved application. Options such as purpose-built fixture or cradle, lift, tilt, rotate or transfer motion, platform, rollers, rails or tooling can be incorporated where technically appropriate. Final capacity, dimensions, power and performance parameters are issued through the quotation and approved drawing package.

Key features

  • Purpose-built die platform or fixture
  • Configured lift and transfer stroke
  • Roller or transfer-top options
  • Interface designed around the press or storage point
  • Application-specific engineering and layout review
  • Safety and access provisions defined before manufacture
  • Installation and commissioning support available
  • AMC and spares support can be included in the project scope

Operational benefits

  • Right-fit configuration for lifting, positioning and transferring dies and tooling
  • Custom press or tool-room interface aligned to the available site interface
  • Solves applications that do not fit a standard product
  • Aligns tooling and controls to the actual process
  • Can reduce manual handling at critical interfaces
  • Supports brownfield and space-constrained installations

Technical specification framework

Indicative engineering ranges for early evaluation.

Die Handling Lift indicative technical range
System typeDie Handling Lift
Drive / operationHydraulic or electric by process
Installation / mountingCustom press or tool-room interface
Configuration statusEngineered to order — indicative engineering range published
Payload0.5–10 t
Load geometryDies up to about 3000 × 2000 mm; centre of gravity within the fixture envelope
FixtureRoller, ball-transfer, powered transfer or locking die fixture
Lift / transfer stroke300–2000 mm
Table / platform / tooling800 × 600 to 3000 × 2000 mm
Controls24 V pendant/foot controls; PLC-ready sequence control and HMI optional
SensorsUpper/lower limits, proximity sensors and load/pressure monitoring options
Guarding900–1100 mm rails, interlocked gates, toe guards or full enclosure as required
Integration pointsPress bolster, die rack, roller table or tool-room station
Power supply415 V AC 3-phase; 230 V AC or 24/48 V DC for selected compact systems
EnvironmentIndoor industrial, 5–45 °C; oil-resistant and stainless finishes optional
Cycle time20–90 s per lift/transfer cycle
Specification basisIndicative engineering range for early evaluation; final rating is confirmed in the Shrusti technical offer and approved drawing

RFQ inputs required

Share the inputs that determine the design.

Required project information

  • Part drawings and load centre
  • Process sequence
  • Pickup and placement interface
  • Upstream and downstream equipment
  • Cycle time
  • Safety and guarding requirements
  • Available space
  • Site photos or layout

Buying guide

  • Start with the heaviest load, its dimensions and the required movement or coverage for the Die Handling Lift.
  • Confirm the site interface: pickup and placement interface, upstream and downstream equipment and available power or structure.
  • Review operating frequency, operator workflow and safety-zone requirements before selecting the drive and controls.
  • Compare against Coil Handling Lift, Assembly Line Lift where the mounting, duty or coverage requirement may favour a different arrangement.
  • Use the quotation and approved drawing as the final technical basis; do not procure civil or structural work from preliminary dimensions.

Applications and industries

Engineered for the task and the site.

Applications

  • Lifting, positioning and transferring dies and tooling
  • Die and tooling handling
  • Coil lifting and positioning
  • Assembly-line height matching
  • Automotive component transfer
  • Special process and inter-floor transfer

Industries

  • Automotive and component manufacturing
  • Engineering and fabrication
  • Steel and process industries
  • Assembly operations
  • Industrial maintenance

Safety and site readiness

Review the interfaces before manufacture.

Safety and readiness notes

  • The design begins with verified load geometry and centre of gravity.
  • Guarding, sensors, access and operating sequence are defined through risk review.
  • Interfaces with surrounding equipment must be documented and approved.
  • Manufacture starts only after drawings and functional scope are agreed.

Customization options

  • Purpose-built fixture or cradle
  • Lift, tilt, rotate or transfer motion
  • Platform, rollers, rails or tooling
  • Hydraulic or electric drive
  • Sensors and control sequence
  • Guarding and operator interface
  • Integration with approved surrounding equipment

Comparison

Compare nearby variants.

VariantDriveMountingPrimary application
Die Handling LiftHydraulic or electric by processCustom press or tool-room interfaceLifting, positioning and transferring dies and tooling
Coil Handling LiftHydraulic or electric by processCustom coil-positioning stationLifting and positioning coils with controlled support and orientation

FAQs

Questions to resolve before quotation.

How is the Die Handling Lift sized?

The Die Handling Lift is sized from the actual load, required movement or coverage, duty cycle and site interface. Final capacity and dimensions are confirmed after Shrusti reviews part drawings and load centre, process sequence, pickup and placement interface, upstream and downstream equipment.

Is a site survey required for the Die Handling Lift?

Engineer consultation required. A survey or engineer review is used to verify dimensions, support conditions, access, power, operating clearances and installation constraints before the final quotation.

What technical information is needed to quote the Die Handling Lift?

Share part drawings and load centre, process sequence, pickup and placement interface, upstream and downstream equipment, cycle time, safety and guarding requirements. Layouts, photographs and existing drawings help the engineering team produce a more accurate initial proposal.

Can the Die Handling Lift be customised?

Yes. The scope can be configured around purpose-built fixture or cradle, lift, tilt, rotate or transfer motion, platform, rollers, rails or tooling, hydraulic or electric drive, sensors and control sequence, subject to engineering review and the approved drawing.

What safety provisions apply to the Die Handling Lift?

Safety provisions are selected for the application and may include guarding, access control, limits, emergency controls, restraints or structural checks. The final list is stated in the technical offer and approved scope.

Does Shrusti handle installation and support for the Die Handling Lift?

Yes. The quotation can include installation, testing, commissioning, operator handover, AMC and spares support where these services are required for the project.

What is a Die Handling Lift used for?

Shrusti Die Handling Lift is an engineered system used for lifting, positioning and transferring dies and tooling. Its capacity, dimensions, drive, controls and installation interface are selected from the published engineering range and confirmed in the technical offer.

Is the Die Handling Lift a standard product?

Shrusti Die Handling Lift is quote-led and engineered to order. The final specification is based on load, route, duty cycle, site structure, access and safety requirements rather than a fixed online configuration.

How do I request a Die Handling Lift?

Use Request Quote or Book Site Survey and share the load, dimensions, movement path, operating frequency and site photographs. Shrusti will convert those inputs into a technical proposal and approved configuration.

Why Shrusti

One accountable path from requirement to operation.

Shrusti has engineered material-handling and lifting systems from Chennai since 1985. Each quote-led system is developed around the application, supported by site-survey-led configuration, installation and commissioning planning, and lifecycle service through AMC and spares support.

Next step

Turn the requirement into an engineered quotation.

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