Precision Lifting for India's Largest Aircraft Engine Manufacturer
When every component is worth millions and every millimeter matters, material handling cannot be an afterthought
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Safely handle high-value aircraft engine components.
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Operate efficiently in narrow production aisles.
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Deliver smooth, jerk-free lifting to eliminate the risk of component damage.
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Support emission-free operation for clean indoor manufacturing environments.
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Improve operator safety while reducing physical effort.
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Integrate seamlessly into existing aerospace production lines.
Customer Requirement
One of India’s largest aircraft engine component manufacturer needed a custom battery-powered floor crane to handle critical engine components within its manufacturing facility.
This wasn’t just another piece of shop-floor equipment — it had to hold up inside a precision manufacturing process, day after day, without compromising on safety or cleanliness.
The Challenge
Most floor cranes on the market are built as general-purpose lifting equipment, not as precision tools for aerospace work. That gap created real problems for the customer:
Space
Standard cranes took up shop-floor space that the facility couldn't spare.
Risk
Sudden or jerky lifting movements put delicate aerospace assemblies at risk.
Fatigue
Manual handling wore operators down and raised safety concerns.
Cleanliness
Combustion-powered equipment didn't belong in a clean manufacturing environment.
Rigidity
Off-the-shelf products left little room for customization
Mobility
Poor mobility in confined aerospace production areas, reducing material handling efficiency and precision.
Built Around the Process, Not the Catalogue
Instead of pulling a product off the shelf, AVCON built this crane around how the customer actually works. Every dimension, every movement, and every feature emerged from a close look at their workflow and application.
What resulted was a fully customized Battery Operated Floor Crane — compact, carefully engineered, and simple for one operator to run.
Customized Features
Electric Battery Drive
runs clean and quiet, with zero emissions — well-suited to aerospace facilities.
Precision Lifting
Smooth hydraulic lifting and controlled lowering keep sensitive aircraft engine components safe during handling.
Compact Footprint
Sized to work in tight spaces and narrow production aisles without getting in the way.
Customized Boom Geometry
Jib length, lifting height, and load configuration were all set to match the customer's specific application.
Advanced Safety Systems
An emergency stop, parking brakes, and controls built around the operator — so every lift feels controlled, not risky.
Single Operator Efficiency
Built so one person can run it comfortably, cutting down physical effort without slowing the work down.
Business Impact
The custom AVCON crane brought real, visible change to the customer’s operations:
Faster Material Movement
Handling time between machining, inspection, and assembly stations dropped noticeably, with the time consumed to move components reduced to just 20 % compared to the previous manual process.
Better Component Protection
Controlled lifting cuts the risk of accidental damage to high-value engine parts.
Safe Workplace Safety
Less manual handling and better ergonomics for operators on the floor.
Lower Environmental Impact
Battery power meant no emissions, along with lower running and maintenance costs.
More Efficient Use of Space
The compact design freed up floor space for other parts of the production process.
Why Aerospace Manufacturers Choose AVCON
Aerospace companies aren’t just buying a crane — they’re investing in a process they can rely on. That’s why they turn to AVCON for:
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Engineering is built around its specific application
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Custom material handling solutions, not catalogue products
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Precision-built equipment that they can trust with high-value parts
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Safety standards that hold up to aerospace requirements
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Dependable after-sales support
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Manufacturing done in India, to a high standard
Engineering Confidence. Lifting Performance.
AVCON has spent over four decades solving tough material handling problems for India’s manufacturers, through engineering built around each customer’s actual process. From aerospace and automotive to defence, pharma, and advanced manufacturing, the goal stays the same: help customers run their floors safer and faster, with less friction along the way.