Pentalift Blog - May 2015
Product Spotlight – Fork Truck Maintenance Lift
May 29, 2015, 4:14 pm - Pentalift's Fork Truck Maintenance Lift is a unique piece of equipment that is designed specifically to permit maintenance on most standard 4 wheel fork trucks, up to 60" wide and 20,000lbs. Watch this video to see how the FTML utilizes a ratchet and pawl mechanism to mechanically lock the lift at the desired work height. This dual, redundant, holding system provides safe entry under the fork truck. The FTML can be painted the color of your choice as an additional option. Contact your Lift Table Sales Representative for more information.
4 Tips to Ensure Safety on Scissor Lifts
May 28, 2015, 9:39 am - Safety is the first priority in using scissor lifts. Every work environment will present its own unique risks, and using large machinery must be carefully considered to prevent undue injury or damage. The following are four tips to ensure safety on scissor lifts for workers and management. 1. Work Within Guardrails Scissor lists have guardrails […]
Upgrading from Mechancial Dock Leveler to Hydraulic Dock Leveler
May 25, 2015, 11:04 am - Is it really worth the extra money to upgrade from a mechanical dock leveler to a hydraulic dock leveler? There’s no question that it is worth the small amount of money to upgrade to a hydraulic dock leveler. Mechanical dock levelers require more periodic maintenance than hydraulic dock levelers to keep them in good working order. Hydraulic dock levelers are more ergonomically correct as there is no physical effort required to raise or lower the dock leveler, all operations are by simple push button control. Hydraulic dock levelers also provide additional safety in a fall safe situation. Fall safe can occur if the dock leveler has a load on it and the truck accidentally departs. Hydraulic dock levelers will lock immediately, even if a mechanical dock leveler is equipped with a fall safe option they will still drop to finished floor level. Safer operation, ergonomically correct and less maintenance are the main reasons why it is definitely worth the extra money to go to hydraulic operation.
How to Maintain Hydraulic Lift Tables
May 21, 2015, 9:44 am - Proper maintenance of your hydraulic lift table ensures the reliability and durability will remain consistent throughout its lifespan. This maintains the efficiency of your manufacturing and reduces undue expenditures related to repair. But you may be overlooking some key ways to keep your hydraulic lift tables working at optimal levels. The following will help you […]
Dock equipment requires regular service.
May 14, 2015, 5:41 pm - It is common knowledge that most equipment requires maintenance from time to time, and that providing regular service will help ensure its proper function and increased longevity. Dock levelers are no exception. There are not many pieces of equipment that take a greater beating than your loading dock. Although you may push a button or […]
