Safe Handling Solutions for Defence, Missile and Ammunition Manufacturing

Defence manufacturing sites regularly handle fragile, awkward components that cannot be moved manually. Missile bodies, welded substructures and propulsion unit assemblies must be positioned precisely within modular assembly bays, fabrication cells and integration stations. 

These confined environments often have limited crane access, narrow aisles and controlled access zones. Components require accurate positioning for jigging, fixtures, alignment control and system integration. Any uncontrolled movement can result in damage to high-value assets, programme delays, or serious safety risks. 

Specialist lifting systems provide the controlled vertical lifting, stability and fine positioning required to move sensitive components safely through repeated workflows.

Solutions Designed for Defence Manufacturing

Advanced Handling designs and manufactures mobile and static scissor tables and stackers that provide stable, secure support for defence components. Mobile systems allow components to be safely moved around between fabrication cells, modular assembly bays, integration stations and inspection zones. Static scissor tables can be adjusted vertically to set components at a safe, ergonomic working height, supporting controlled assembly, inspection and handling operations. 

Where standard solutions aren’t suitable; Advanced Handling’s in-house design and engineering team delivers customised lifting solutions including bespoke attachments for cylindrical missile body sections, launcher frame assemblies and warhead casings, ensuring secure handling and precise control throughout. 

Goods Lifts and Mezzanine Lifts provide a reliable method for vertical transportation of components between levels, enabling controlled movement within secure and restricted production environments. This is particularly valuable where floor space is limited and safe repeatable transfer between mezzanines and ground level operation is required.  

Equipment such as stackers, pallet lifters and lifting trolleys provide ergonomic, low-effort handling of sub-assemblies and modular components, reducing manual handling risks while maintaining stability and operator control in sensitive production areas.  

All equipment is UK-designed and manufactured, CE and UKCA marked, and supplied with full Declarations of Conformity, ensuring full compliance with strict health, safety and regulatory standards required by the defence sector. 

Defence manufacturers operate under some of the most demanding safety, compliance and security requirements in the industry. Specialist lifting and handling equipment reduces manual handling risks while providing repeatable, controlled positioning essential when working with guidance system installations, propulsion unit assemblies, payload structures and safety-critical assemblies. 

Whether you are supporting secure transfer between workstations or enabling precision alignment during integration and testing, the right lifting equipment directly improves efficiency, reduces damage risk and helps maintain strict quality and safety standards. 

Advanced Handling provides bespoke and specialist lifting solutions for sensitive defence manufacturing environments. Discover more at Defence – Advanced Handling or call us on 01778 345365