Cynergy Ergomics recently installed a custom lifting system to lift, rotate and reposition five separate commercial aircraft fuselage panels of differing sizes, weights and geometries. The panels, weighing up to 2,500 pounds each, are lifted and then rotated either 90° or 180° before being placed into dunnage, a storage pogo or the final assembly fixture. This PLC controlled system is designed for easy operation: a push-button activates individual vacuum circuits, which have been optimized for individual panel geometry. Redundant safety features help ensure operators and panels remain safe in the event of power or component failure. This below-the-hook vacuumlifter is supported from the existing overhead crane system. Using the radio control, a single operator can attach to each different panel, lift it from the transportation vehicle, rotate either 90° or 180° and place it appropriately. A video showing the process is available at www.cynergyergonomics.com/case-studies/aircraft-fuselagepanels.Html#video. For more information contact: Mike Shannahan Cynergy Ergonomics 314-304-0221 www.cynergyergonomics.com