Aerospace Handling Equipment
At AIS Vanguard, we understand that the aerospace industry requires the utmost excellence in engineering services. Our experienced teams and specialist lifting equipment can assist in a range of ways; from the movement of a single machine for maintenance, dismantling, relocation, reinstallation or complete replacement, to the installation of new manufacturing equipment.
At AIS Vanguard, we have over 40 years of experience within the aerospace and defence sector, providing industrial services and mechanical engineering support to businesses within the industry.
We can complete complex lifts in problematic areas, such as confined spaces or premises struggling with limited access, restricted floor bearings, or overhead obstructions, allowing production to continue without delay. We build our solution around your problem, every time.
How We Helped Spirit Aerospace
Our team were trusted by Spirit Aerospace to complete a full gantry crane lift and relocation.
The Airbus Hanger previously contained two 71 metre span cranes, with the west crane being in a much better condition than the other. Spirit required the east crane to be removed completely to allow the west crane to move along the gantry system, into the area where the east crane previously operated. The majority of the company’s assembly works were also due to take place here for a new order that had been secured.
Once the west crane had been moved into its new position, our team lifted the east crane back onto the rails, tested it and recommissioned it, all within a time frame of just 4 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a full range of mechanical engineering support and lifting services for the aerospace and defence industries. This includes the installation of new manufacturing equipment, the relocation of existing assets, and complex gantry crane lifts. Our expertise covers everything from moving a single machine for maintenance to complete factory-wide equipment replacements.
Yes. We specialise in completing complex, high-precision lifts in challenging aerospace environments. Our teams are experienced in navigating premises with restricted floor bearings, overhead obstructions, and confined spaces. By using specialised lifting plant and meticulous planning, we ensure that machinery is moved safely without damaging sensitive facility infrastructure.
We understand that the aerospace industry operates on mission-critical deadlines. We build bespoke solutions around your specific constraints, often working out-of-hours or during planned shutdowns to ensure your production continues without delay. Our turnkey approach—managing everything from dismantling to re-commissioning—allows for rapid project completion, as seen in our 4-day crane relocation projects.