FAL solutions for aircraft assembly
In Final Assembly Lines, safe access, millimetre-accurate positioning and fast changeovers matter. HUBTEX pairs omnidirectional electric platforms with docking systems to mobilise fixed work platforms — turning existing docks into mobile assets, easing layout changes and stabilising takt and cycle times. Sensor-enabled assistance supports low-collision work on delicate aircraft structures.
Our Solutions
Mobile work platforms: precise access across every section
HUBTEX assembly and work platforms deliver safe access to fuselage, wing, engine and tail areas in the FAL. The omnidirectional chassis enables millimetre-precise positioning along sections and stations, even in tight spaces. Operator assistance — supported by onboard sensors — helps with approach, braking and hold; optional collision-avoidance functions minimise contact with parts and fixtures. All-electric drives run quietly, energy-efficiently and with low emissions, enhancing final-assembly working conditions. Modular platform sizes, guardrail options and integrated utilities make EPL platforms easy to configure for varying fuselage diameters, wing geometries and process stages — a perfect fit for OEMs and tier suppliers handling mixed or varying batch sizes.
Aisle Entry Assistant
They may offer optimised storage capacity, but narrow-aisle warehouses are short on space, meaning that their racks generally use a mechanical roller and rail guidance system. HUBTEX has developed a sensor-powered aisle entry assistant in order to
Electric towing tractor with hydraulic gooseneck
The HUBTEX seated electric tow tractor with hydraulic gooseneck is designed for handling cargo trailers in applications where coils must be transported frequently, quickly, and reliably. It is also ideally suited for the fast and reliable transport
DRUM TRANSPORTER
HUBTEX drum transporters are custom-engineered special-purpose vehicles designed for the in-house transport of heavy cable drums and pipe drums weighing up to 60 tonnes. They ensure safe handling even in confined spaces and are ideally suited to comb
Skip and container transporters
HUBTEX skip and container transporters are engineered for wastewater treatment plants, waste-to-energy facilities, and waste management companies, providing reliable transport of heavy skips and containers weighing up to 25 tons, even in challenging
Multidirectional counterbalanced forklift FLUX 70
FLUX 70 is a high-capacity 2-in-1 solution for heavy pallets and long loads in combined indoor and outdoor applications. With a load capacity of up to 7 tonnes, four wheels, soft PU tyres and outstanding manoeuvrability thanks to 360-degree HX
Multidirectional counterbalanced forklift FLUX 45
The FLUX 45 extends the 2-in-1 principle of counterbalance forklift and sideloader with additional strength for more demanding indoor and outdoor applications. It handles pallets flexibly like a counterbalance forklift and transports long loads
HUBTEX Load Manager
The HUBTEX Load Manager (HLM) is an assistance system for HUBTEX multidirectional sideloaders that is specifically designed to increase efficiency and precision when handling long, heavy and bulky loads. Capable of programming up to 199 positions
Camera Systems
Cameras provide valuable support across many industries. They enhance safety, improve visibility during storage operations and help optimise forklift utilisation.
PHOENIX AGV multidirectional sideloader
HUBTEX automated guided vehicles (AGVs), based on our electric multidirectional sideloaders, are innovative solutions for the efficient movement of long loads.
Dock mobilisation: turning fixed platforms into mobile assets
Existing stationary work platforms can be upgraded into mobile units with HUBTEX HL-AGV, ODV and WDU. This allows docks to be moved between changing stations without investing in new, permanently installed equipment.
HL-AGV lifts and moves platforms as an under-lift, omnidirectional solution with finely controllable motion.
ODV/WDU safely couple to or pick up docks to enable flexible repositioning.
Mobilisation shortens changeover times during product swaps, supports layout optimisation and increases line availability. Sensor systems, personnel protection and defined docking points ensure repeatable positioning and stable processes. For system integrators, this becomes a powerful lever to adapt FAL capacity quickly and relieve bottlenecks.
Aisle Entry Assistant
They may offer optimised storage capacity, but narrow-aisle warehouses are short on space, meaning that their racks generally use a mechanical roller and rail guidance system. HUBTEX has developed a sensor-powered aisle entry assistant in order to
Electric towing tractor with hydraulic gooseneck
The HUBTEX seated electric tow tractor with hydraulic gooseneck is designed for handling cargo trailers in applications where coils must be transported frequently, quickly, and reliably. It is also ideally suited for the fast and reliable transport
DRUM TRANSPORTER
HUBTEX drum transporters are custom-engineered special-purpose vehicles designed for the in-house transport of heavy cable drums and pipe drums weighing up to 60 tonnes. They ensure safe handling even in confined spaces and are ideally suited to comb
Skip and container transporters
HUBTEX skip and container transporters are engineered for wastewater treatment plants, waste-to-energy facilities, and waste management companies, providing reliable transport of heavy skips and containers weighing up to 25 tons, even in challenging
Multidirectional counterbalanced forklift FLUX 70
FLUX 70 is a high-capacity 2-in-1 solution for heavy pallets and long loads in combined indoor and outdoor applications. With a load capacity of up to 7 tonnes, four wheels, soft PU tyres and outstanding manoeuvrability thanks to 360-degree HX
Multidirectional counterbalanced forklift FLUX 45
The FLUX 45 extends the 2-in-1 principle of counterbalance forklift and sideloader with additional strength for more demanding indoor and outdoor applications. It handles pallets flexibly like a counterbalance forklift and transports long loads
HUBTEX Load Manager
The HUBTEX Load Manager (HLM) is an assistance system for HUBTEX multidirectional sideloaders that is specifically designed to increase efficiency and precision when handling long, heavy and bulky loads. Capable of programming up to 199 positions
Camera Systems
Cameras provide valuable support across many industries. They enhance safety, improve visibility during storage operations and help optimise forklift utilisation.
PHOENIX AGV multidirectional sideloader
HUBTEX automated guided vehicles (AGVs), based on our electric multidirectional sideloaders, are innovative solutions for the efficient movement of long loads.
Fuselage transporters: safe movement for heavy assemblies
HUBTEX fuselage transporters are built for moving fuselage sections, structures and assemblies between FAL stations. High capacities meet millimetre-accurate positioning, while tailored load-handling gear, soft touch points and optional sensing protect delicate surfaces. Omnidirectional mobility lets you rotate, side-shift and dock large assemblies precisely, even in tight footprints.
Aisle Entry Assistant
They may offer optimised storage capacity, but narrow-aisle warehouses are short on space, meaning that their racks generally use a mechanical roller and rail guidance system. HUBTEX has developed a sensor-powered aisle entry assistant in order to
Electric towing tractor with hydraulic gooseneck
The HUBTEX seated electric tow tractor with hydraulic gooseneck is designed for handling cargo trailers in applications where coils must be transported frequently, quickly, and reliably. It is also ideally suited for the fast and reliable transport
DRUM TRANSPORTER
HUBTEX drum transporters are custom-engineered special-purpose vehicles designed for the in-house transport of heavy cable drums and pipe drums weighing up to 60 tonnes. They ensure safe handling even in confined spaces and are ideally suited to comb
Skip and container transporters
HUBTEX skip and container transporters are engineered for wastewater treatment plants, waste-to-energy facilities, and waste management companies, providing reliable transport of heavy skips and containers weighing up to 25 tons, even in challenging
Multidirectional counterbalanced forklift FLUX 70
FLUX 70 is a high-capacity 2-in-1 solution for heavy pallets and long loads in combined indoor and outdoor applications. With a load capacity of up to 7 tonnes, four wheels, soft PU tyres and outstanding manoeuvrability thanks to 360-degree HX
Multidirectional counterbalanced forklift FLUX 45
The FLUX 45 extends the 2-in-1 principle of counterbalance forklift and sideloader with additional strength for more demanding indoor and outdoor applications. It handles pallets flexibly like a counterbalance forklift and transports long loads
HUBTEX Load Manager
The HUBTEX Load Manager (HLM) is an assistance system for HUBTEX multidirectional sideloaders that is specifically designed to increase efficiency and precision when handling long, heavy and bulky loads. Capable of programming up to 199 positions
Camera Systems
Cameras provide valuable support across many industries. They enhance safety, improve visibility during storage operations and help optimise forklift utilisation.
PHOENIX AGV multidirectional sideloader
HUBTEX automated guided vehicles (AGVs), based on our electric multidirectional sideloaders, are innovative solutions for the efficient movement of long loads.
Multidirectional sideloaders: smooth intralogistics for long goods and sections
From profiles and stringers to shells, panels and tooling, HUBTEX multidirectional sideloaders excel in tight spaces. Longitudinal, lateral and diagonal travel enables precise movement of long, unwieldy loads at minimal aisle widths. All-electric drives, finely tuned controls and optional collision protection support safe, low-emission handling around the FAL. Process-specific load-handling gear — long-load forks, carriers and bespoke attachments — can be configured to suit. Paired with EPL platforms, you gain an end-to-end material flow from pre-assembly through to the final line.
Aisle Entry Assistant
They may offer optimised storage capacity, but narrow-aisle warehouses are short on space, meaning that their racks generally use a mechanical roller and rail guidance system. HUBTEX has developed a sensor-powered aisle entry assistant in order to
Electric towing tractor with hydraulic gooseneck
The HUBTEX seated electric tow tractor with hydraulic gooseneck is designed for handling cargo trailers in applications where coils must be transported frequently, quickly, and reliably. It is also ideally suited for the fast and reliable transport
DRUM TRANSPORTER
HUBTEX drum transporters are custom-engineered special-purpose vehicles designed for the in-house transport of heavy cable drums and pipe drums weighing up to 60 tonnes. They ensure safe handling even in confined spaces and are ideally suited to comb
Skip and container transporters
HUBTEX skip and container transporters are engineered for wastewater treatment plants, waste-to-energy facilities, and waste management companies, providing reliable transport of heavy skips and containers weighing up to 25 tons, even in challenging
Multidirectional counterbalanced forklift FLUX 70
FLUX 70 is a high-capacity 2-in-1 solution for heavy pallets and long loads in combined indoor and outdoor applications. With a load capacity of up to 7 tonnes, four wheels, soft PU tyres and outstanding manoeuvrability thanks to 360-degree HX
Multidirectional counterbalanced forklift FLUX 45
The FLUX 45 extends the 2-in-1 principle of counterbalance forklift and sideloader with additional strength for more demanding indoor and outdoor applications. It handles pallets flexibly like a counterbalance forklift and transports long loads
HUBTEX Load Manager
The HUBTEX Load Manager (HLM) is an assistance system for HUBTEX multidirectional sideloaders that is specifically designed to increase efficiency and precision when handling long, heavy and bulky loads. Capable of programming up to 199 positions
Camera Systems
Cameras provide valuable support across many industries. They enhance safety, improve visibility during storage operations and help optimise forklift utilisation.
PHOENIX AGV multidirectional sideloader
HUBTEX automated guided vehicles (AGVs), based on our electric multidirectional sideloaders, are innovative solutions for the efficient movement of long loads.
Systems for the Final Assembly Line
By combining mobile work platforms, dock mobilisation, multidirectional sideloaders and fuselage transporters, you establish a seamless material and assembly flow across the Final Assembly Line. Every module is scalable, all-electric, and integrates with existing safety and control systems. Outcome: stable takt, reduced stoppages, greater process security and a future-proof FAL that adapts to new programmes, variants and volumes.
Next step: We’ll review build rates, stations, layout and safety needs together, then configure an FAL package that delivers millimetre-accurate positioning, rapid changeovers and protective handling — from EPL platforms and dock mobilisation to moving heavy fuselage sections.
