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Lubricator Lifting Device - SJTU Global Project

Company: Well Master Corporation

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: IE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

Description: - Well Master dimensionally inspects every lubricator that comes into our facility from our vendors. This requires that each lubricator be lifted out of the crate, set up vertically on the floor and then placed horizontally back into the crate. - Lubricators are heavy and because of their size they are difficult to lift and move safely. - This project is to design a fixture that can be attached to a fork-lift to securely grab the lubricators lift them out and rotate them into a vertical position. - The current method of doing this involves using lifting straps and multiple people to orient the lubricator. Success Criteria (Goals): - Design a fixture that can lift and hold a lubricator securely and safely. - Fixture should slide onto the forks of a forklift and attach in a way that prevents slipping off the forks. A standalone device can also be considered but may add to the complexity of the design due to the weight of the object being lifted. - An ideal setup will allow a 200-pound lubricator to be picked up out of a wooden crate (40”W x 20”L x 20”H) and then rotate from a horizontal orientation to a vertical orientation. - If possible, build and test the concept in Changzhou China at the current manufacturer and a second unit that can be used in Golden, CO.