Design of handling system for heavy rocket motor segments

For launching any launch vehicle heavy booster rockets are essential. These booster rockets are produced in the form of segments. Each segment weighs around 60T, which is currently in use at ISRO. These heavy booster segments are produced in SDSC-SHAR. For the production of the segments a series of operations are essential. A rocket booster segment is a heavy cylindrical object containing solid propellant which is highly explosive in nature. Each rocket segment is provided with an end ring on either side. These end rings are used to meet the handling needs of these segments. Heavy handling brackets are used to connect the end ring and the handling system manually. This operation demands a lot of time and effort. To overcome the above difficulties, a remotely operated handling system of grabbing type has been proposed. This project deals with the detailed design of the handling system with the help of solid works. By virtue of these tool the design of the handling system will be validated.