What is a Self-Leveling Lift Table?
Self-leveling lift tables are most commonly used in palletizing and depalletizing applications. Designed to keep the platform at the optimal working height, a self-leveling lift table automatically adjusts as loads are added or removed.
Maintaining a constant, waist-high working height as the pallet is loaded or unloaded helps reduce operator back strain and fatigue by eliminating the need to bend, reach, or lift awkwardly as load height changes.
Pentaloader: An Industry-Leading Self-Leveling Lift Table
Pentalift’s self-leveling lift table—the Pentaloader—has been an industry standard for over 30 years.
Available in four different models, Pentaloaders are designed to handle load capacities ranging from 600 lbs. to 4,500 lbs., making them ideal for a wide range of material handling applications.
How the Pentaloader Works
Pentaloaders use adjustable compression springs to ensure smooth and consistent platform movement as weight is added or removed from the pallet.
This mechanically actuated design eliminates the need for electrical or compressed air connections, resulting in:
- Lower operating costs
- Reduced maintenance requirements
- Easy relocation between workstations
This also makes the Pentaloader an environmentally friendly (“green”) solution for palletizing operations.
Ergonomic Benefits of Self-Leveling Lift Tables
The Pentaloader is engineered to improve workplace ergonomics and operator efficiency by:
- Maintaining optimal working height
- Reducing repetitive bending and reaching
- Minimizing operator fatigue and risk of injury
Enhanced Stability and 360° Access
Pentaloaders feature a wide base for increased stability and a square platform with 360-degree rotating top, providing:
- Additional pallet support
- Easier, more accurate pallet positioning
- Improved workflow efficiency
The rotating top allows operators to turn pallets manually without walking around the load, reducing strain and improving productivity.
Available Options and Customization
To meet specific application needs, Pentaloaders are available with:
- Rotating top brake
- Accordion safety skirts
- Fork pockets for easy relocation by lift truck
- Semi-Portable Option With Frame Mounted Rollers & Removable Dolly Handle
Learn More About the Pentaloader
- Brochure: https://www.pentalift.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pentaloader-1.pdf
- Model Selection Guide: https://www.pentalift.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/modelselection-1.pdf
Watch the Pentaloader in Action
- Features & Benefits Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eueQUqwEa_U
- Operation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kpMuqcLue8
Contact Pentalift
For additional information on the Pentaloader or other Pentalift material handling solutions, please contact the Pentalift Sales Department.