Pentalift Blog - April 2020
Are power plugs standard on hydraulic lift tables?
April 27, 2020, 3:02 am - A power plug on a 10’ cord is an option that is available on many models however it is not a standard feature provided on every lift table. As standard all lift tables are supplied with temporary wiring at time of shipment and these are intended only to initially activate and raise the lift table, […]
What controls are available to operate a Dock Lift?
April 20, 2020, 3:01 am - There are 4 – 5 common control stations to choose from to operate a dock lift; the selection is usually based on the application requirements. The most common control station ordered is a hand held pendant with 2 push buttons (up/down) on a 10’ long or longer cord. The same push button can be upgraded […]
Avoid Declining Driveway Damage at the Loading Dock
April 15, 2020, 3:55 am - It is very common to have a declining approach at the loading dock and it’s important to know to how to protect the building walls from damage. Incoming vehicles backing down the driveway into position at an angle risk the top of the trailer impacting the building wall before the bed of the trailer contacts […]
Why are lift table scissor leg sets often “stacked”on top of each other?
April 6, 2020, 4:02 am - To understand why the scissor leg sets are stacked on top of each other first keep inmind thatthe longer the scissor leg assembly the higher the lift will go. For example a 4’ long leg set will provide approximately 3’ of lift, a 6’ long leg set will provide approximately 4’ of lift, an 8’ […]