Pentalift Blog - September 2016
How Do I Correctly Select Paint Type?
September 30, 2016, 10:35 am - Pentalift’s standard finish is gray enamel paint.Pentalift offers to paint equipment in any custom color when the RAL# is provided. In a more demanding environment, such as exterior exposure, Pentalift offers to upgrade to an epoxy finish. Where regular chemicals wash down, or there is concern about oxidization, Pentalift can offer hot dip galvanized finish. Finally, some applications such as food handling, may require complete stainless steel construction. Contact your Pentalift Sales Representative for consultation on the best finish for your application.
How To Have A Secure And Safe Loading Dock
September 26, 2016, 9:45 am - The loading and unloading of goods and equipment requires certain safety procedures. Loading docks are easy places for injury if you’re not careful. Spills, slips and equipment error are all things that can go wrong on your dock, but there are ways to prevent problems. To ensure your loading dock doesn’t become a workplace hazard, […]
What is a Tandem Lift Table?
September 23, 2016, 11:29 am - When a customer has a requirement for a particularly long lift table, it often makes sense to move to a Tandem Lift Table.A Tandem Lift Table is created when Pentalift mechanically combines multiple sets of scissor leg sets, positioned end-to-end, utilizing a common deck and frame assembly.The TL-Series and the TLH- Series are Pentalift's two pre-engineered series of tandem tables. They both use two leg sets. The TL has a lower profile and is lighter duty, while the TLH has a greater, fully lowered height and offers much higher capacities.
Contact your Pentalift Sales Representative for additional information.
10 Forklift Safety Tips
September 19, 2016, 9:37 am - Forklifts play a large part in everyday warehouse operations. They help move goods from one location to another but can be dangerous if you don’t follow the proper safety procedures. To avoid injuries, follow these 10 forklift safety tips: Only licensed individuals can operate a forklift: In order to operate a forklift, one needs to […]
Does Air in the Hydraulic Circuit Affect the PentaFlow Hydraulic Cylinder?
September 13, 2016, 10:18 am - As we know, air is compressible and fluids are not. Air in the hydraulic system can cause sponginess or bounce in the hydraulic cylinder until it is successfully removed. One of the main features of a PentaFlow cylinder is that air in the system, often introduced during installation, can be easily removed to eliminate sponginess and bounce. When the lift cylinder piston reaches full extension, a horizontally positioned actuator opens the internal valve in the lift cylinder. Once the valve opens, the hydraulic oil is ported (directed) out of a fitting at the top of the lift cylinder, through a connecting hydraulic hose and back to the reservoir. The trapped air in the hydraulic system is easily and successfully pushed back into the reservoir and vented through the reservoir breather cap. Contact a Pentalift Sales Representative for more information.
