Define the part
Start with geometry, material, interfaces, performance, volume, and timing.
PROCESS CONCEPT — NOT A FACILITY OR CUSTOMER INSTALLATION
MANUFACTURING PATH 06.3
Bolt-On Lift Systems
Start with load, travel, stability, and installation—not a preselected kit.
PATH FAMILYOther Custom SolutionsPRIMARY INPUTDrawing + requirementsQUOTE FOCUSDelivered component scopeFinal fit depends on the actual geometry, material, volume, tooling, secondary operations, test, timing, and proposed manufacturing resource.
PROCESS FIT BEFORE PIECE PRICE
Make the manufacturing question explicit before routing the RFQ.
A bolt-on lift review should treat the workstation, load, center of gravity, travel, structure, actuator synchronization, controls, tubing, installation, guarding, and validation as one system.
Lupton helps organize the open questions so the proposed manufacturing resource can confirm process, capability, tooling, quality evidence, pricing, and lead time against the actual program.
Compare the path
Compare tooling, piece economics, secondary operations, change risk, and delivered scope.
Confirm the resource
Verify the facility, equipment, quality plan, capacity, test method, and responsible team.
CAPABILITY & RFQ SCOPE
Keep the process and delivered-part scope together.
Each card remains a starting point. The drawing and program requirements determine the actual manufacturing fit.
01
Load & motion
Define the actual load case before selecting an architecture.
- Static and moving load with center of gravity
- Required travel and raised/lowered height
- Cycle rate, speed, synchronization, and allowable deflection
- Stability, side load, impact, and misuse conditions
02
Operating architecture
Review the operator, power, control, and failure behavior.
- Manual crank-driven displacement review
- Motor-driven alternative review
- Four-point cylinder and tubing layout
- Controls, stops, position behavior, and safe recovery
03
Installation & validation
The existing frame and installation environment determine whether bolt-on adjustment is practical.
- Workstation structure and mounting interfaces
- Tubing/cable routing, clips, clearance, and pinch points
- Guarding, installation instructions, and service access
- Load, travel, stability, cycle, and acceptance testing
APPLICATION & PROCESS EXAMPLES
Use visual context without turning an image into a capability claim.
Published photography is preserved where available. Concept visuals appear only on routes with a verified photography gap and are labeled accordingly.
RESOURCE & QUALITY GATE
Confirm the proposed resource and evidence before award.
Legacy equipment, certification, capacity, tolerance, savings, product-performance, and service-life claims are not treated as blanket Lupton capabilities. Verify them against the product and manufacturing resource actually quoted.
Verify before selection
01Proposed product, manufacturing resource, and responsible technical contact
02Current configuration, materials, interfaces, and operating limits
03Critical dimensions, functional acceptance criteria, and inspection plan
04Required testing, records, certifications, and traceability
05Secondary operations, packaging, installation, and service considerations
06Availability, release quantity, program timing, and change-control plan
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