Pentalift News Blog
Loading Dock Equipment Maintenance Recommendations
February 24, 2021, 8:10 am - Well maintained loading dock equipment is very important to keep a consistent product flow in and out of an industrial facility. Establishing a Planned Maintenance Program that covers equipment inspection, lubrication, cleaning and any adjustments that may be required will keep the loading dock area operating efficiently and safely. In addition to the maintenance requirements, […]
What Are The Most Common Lift Table Safety Devices?
January 28, 2021, 2:13 am - Lift tables are used in a number of different applications, the application determines which safety devices are used. For example, pit installed lift tables require safety protection to prevent a potential shear point as the lift table platform lowers into the pit. These lift tables are provided with beveled toe guards on the platform, the […]
Why is Dock Maintenance so Important?
January 25, 2021, 7:37 am - Maintaining and properly servicing loading dock equipment is very important for 2 main reasons, operations efficiency and dock attendant safety at the loading dock area. In distribution centers and in the majority of manufacturing facilities products are received andshipped across a dock leveler. Any interruption of product transfer in or out of the facility due […]
What is the purpose of a Vehicle Restraint Safety System?
January 13, 2021, 5:24 am - Vehicle restraint safety systems are designed to mechanically lock a truck/trailer in the proper parked position at the loading dock during loading and also to provide visual safety related communication to the truck driver and the loading dock attendant. Vehicle Restraint Systems greatly enhance safety at the loading dock. Pentalift introduced our first vehicle restraint […]
Why hydraulic lifts are the most common and specified lift tables?
January 7, 2021, 4:49 am - To answer that question first we should consider the different operational designs that are available for lift tables. Lift tables are most commonly available in hydraulic, pneumatic and self-leveling operations. Pneumatic lift tables are acceptable or required in certain applications in which electrical and hydraulic components are not desired or allowed. They are not as […]
