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Important Safety Standards for Maintenance StandsJan. 26, 2012
Safety regulation compliance is becoming increasingly important in maintenance facilities across America. In fact, the U.S. Air Force recently released an RFP for a new line of maintenance stands to replace the old B-Series stands, with the goal of bringing Air Force facilities...
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Spika Releases Several New Videos
Jan. 23, 2012
Have you ever wondered who Spika is, what it is we really do, and how we do it in the middle of Central Montana? If so, you're in luck, as our most recently released video highlights our product lines, our design and manufacturing capabilities, and our corporate priorities, all...
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Spika in Japan
Dec. 20, 2011
We have recently spent a good deal of time developing stands for maintenance of European helicopters, particularly those in use in Japan, such as the AS350 and AS332. Two of our newest products, the UMS-139 Front Access Stand and UMS-139 Tail Stand, are designed to work on both...
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Spika Welding
Spika Welding specializes in designing and manufacturing the finest all-American, OSHA-compliant helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, and ground support maintenance stands for American war fighters and maintainers as well as commercial aircraft maintenance facilities.
Have your past experiences with maintenance stand providers left you discouraged and disappointed? Perhaps it's time for you to find out first-hand how commitment to customer satisfaction is one of the ways Spika sets the standards in the industry! We at Spika Welding would love to have the opportunity to improve your workplace safety and efficiency.
Spika's extensive design, research, drafting, and project development is second to none and assures our customers of a finished product that exceeds their expectations. Our stands and platforms meet or exceed OSHA requirements, while promoting process efficiency by drastically improving upper-level access for your maintainers and technicians. Designed and built to provide hours of operation time savings to their users, our platforms play a key role in improving efficiency and increasing operational readiness.
Feel free to browse our website, learn more about our products and capabilities, and discover how Spika Welding can help you overcome your maintenance challenges.
Spika... Stands for Productivity
Do you want to know more about who Spika is and what we do? Watch this short video!
Featured Product
UMS-58The UMS-58 was designed specifically for maintenance of skid-type aircraft, such as the Bell OH-58 Kiowa and Bell 206 Jet Ranger. Featuring 24” adjustability and a rotating inboard stabilizer for easy and secure placement of the stand over skids, the UMS-58 is ideal for both high and low skid aircraft. The stand provides unmatched access to the rotor hub and other critical maintenance areas, and is versatile and easy to position. Features Designed for daily maintenance of the OH-58 Kiowa, Bell 206 Jet Ranger, Robinson R22, EC135, and similar–sized helicopters Ladder can be extended when the stand’s height is adjusted Railings attach with Spika’s Cam-Locks for quick, tool-free removal and attachment with stability that surpasses post-and-pocket designs Rotating...
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