GROUND SUPPORT & HANDLING SYSTEMS
Modular mechanical ground systems for safe transport, handling, staging, and servicing of critical equipment and assemblies.
Infinity Skies Ground Support & Handling Systems provide standardized mechanical infrastructure for moving, positioning, supporting, and servicing equipment throughout its lifecycle—from fabrication and integration to testing, transport, and field operations.
These systems replace ad-hoc carts, slings, and welded fixtures with reusable, configurable ground support architecture.
What This System Solves
Traditional ground support equipment (GSE) is:
- Custom-built per program or asset
- Poorly documented and non-reusable
- Inflexible as hardware evolves
- Difficult to scale across sites
- Risk-prone for high-value assets
Infinity Skies introduces:
- Standardized handling interfaces
- Modular support and transport platforms
- Defined load paths and lift points
- Configurable restraint and alignment features
- Lifecycle-ready ground infrastructure
The result is safer handling, faster operations, and lower total cost of ownership.
System Architecture
Ground Support & Handling Systems are composed of interoperable mechanical subsystems designed to control loads, motion, and positioning during non-operational handling.
1. Equipment Support & Staging Structures
Primary structures used to support equipment at rest.
- Equipment base plates
- Skid and cradle interfaces
- Structural support frames
- Adjustable height and leveling modules
Supports long-term staging, storage, and service access.
2. Transport & Mobility Platforms
Modules that enable controlled movement of equipment.
- Equipment carts and dollies
- Palletized transport bases
- Caster and wheel interface plates
- Forklift and pallet jack adapters
Designed for predictable load paths and facility compatibility.
3. Lifting & Hoisting Interfaces
Defined mechanical interfaces for vertical handling.
- Lift point adapter plates
- Crane hook and sling interfaces
- Spreaders and lift beams
- Positive retention and restraint features
Eliminates guesswork and unsafe lift improvisation.
4. Alignment & Positioning Modules
Systems that ensure accurate placement during handling.
- Locating pins and guides
- Docking and hard-stop features
- Adjustable alignment blocks
- Repeatable datum interfaces
Critical for precision equipment and tight clearances.
5. Restraint & Protection Elements
Integrated safety and protection components.
- Transport restraints and tie-downs
- Shock and vibration isolation mounts
- Protective frames and guards
- FOD-safe handling trays
Protects assets, operators, and facilities.
Core Modules (Standardized Components)
Ground Support & Handling Systems are assembled from standard modules including:
- Structural interface plates
- Equipment cradles and frames
- Cart and mobility bases
- Lift and hoist adapters
- Alignment and docking blocks
- Safety and restraint hardware
All modules are available in defined sizes, load ratings, materials, and finishes.
Configuration Logic
Systems are configured based on:
- Equipment size, mass, and center of gravity
- Handling method (roll, lift, slide, dock)
- Facility interfaces and floor conditions
- Transport distance and frequency
- Environmental exposure
- Safety and compliance requirements
As equipment evolves, ground systems are reconfigured—not discarded.
Example Applications
- Aerospace and spaceflight GSE
- Semiconductor tool handling
- Industrial equipment transport
- Test article movement and staging
- Maintenance and service platforms
- High-value asset logistics
Reusable across development, production, and operations.
Expansion Path
Ground Support & Handling Systems integrate directly with:
- Fixture & Alignment Systems
- Test & Qualification Systems
- Mobile & Cart Systems
- Enclosure & Electronics Systems
Equipment can transition seamlessly between support, test, and operation without interface redesign.
Compliance & Standards
All Ground Support & Handling Systems conform to:
- Infinity Skies Unified Modular Standard
- Defined load paths and safety factors
- Traceable SKUs and configuration control
- Documented materials and finishes
- Industrial and regulated environment best practices
Designed for non-flight, high-authority ground operations with long lifecycle requirements.
Engineer-to-Engineer
Ground systems should be engineered, not improvised.
Explore standard ground support modules or request a handling system configuration tailored to your equipment, facility, and operational constraints.