Pentalift News Blog
How and when should we maintain our mechanical dock levelers?
September 13, 2019, 2:47 pm - That’s a good question; the frequency of operation at the dock area determines the recommended maintenance schedule. In most applications mechanical dock levelers should receive a spring and fall maintenance inspection. The inspection consists of first a functionality test followed by visually checking all of the weldments and removing all excess debris from the pit. Perform any adjustments that may be required to the lift springs, lip actuator springs and hold down mechanism. Lubricate the main pivot points and lip hinge spools as per the dock leveler manufacturers recommended guidelines. Test the dock leveler one final time and submit a dated maintenance report to the customer making any recommendations that may be required. A safe loading dock area is good business for everybody.
Why and when would you consider using a tilt table?
September 6, 2019, 2:20 pm - Tilt tables are typically used with bins that contain loose individual components or stacked components. To avoid repetitive bending and reaching down into the bottom of the bin it is more ergonomically correct to tilt the bin towards the operator for ease of component positioning or removal. Tilt tables are available in hydraulic operation up to 90 degrees. Most common models tilt to 45 degrees. Pneumatic tilters are also available and tilt up to 40 degrees. A combination lift and tilt will further create a safe and ergonomically friendly work station.
Low Profile Dock Lift Surface Mounted
July 17, 2019, 10:50 am - Low Profile Dock Lift With a lowered height of only 6” a low profile dock lift allows ground level access without the need for construction of a pit. A Pentalift low profile dock lift can accommodate truck/trailer heights from pick-ups to semi-trailers with a vertical travel of 54”. It requires no pit and has the […]
Lift Table with Sliding Platform
July 8, 2019, 4:32 pm - Lift Table with Sliding Platform A company specializing in vacuum heat treating contacted Pentalift for a lift table with a sliding platform as a solution to increase their efficiencies when loading a furnace. The furnace is a 36’ long car bottom design and the transfer car is loaded outside the furnace and once loaded is […]
Edge of Dock Leveler – What is it used for?
July 3, 2019, 9:37 am - Hydraulic Edge of Dock Leveler What is an edge of dock leveler? The design of the Pentalift EDH series hydraulic edge of dock ensures reliable operation resulting in maximum return on investment. The EDH series hydraulic edge of dock leveler is fully hydraulic. The operator simply pushes a button to use the edge of dock. […]
