Guelph, Ontario, Canada - In October of 2013, Pentalift was approached by a large provider of contract sterilization using gamma irradiation. The company was looking for a solution to their unique application which would pair a man lift, or work platform, with a pallet lift. Both units would need to be controlled by a single custom control panel located on the work platform, as would the powered sliding bridge at the rear of the man lift.
“We’ve included a custom interlock to the bridge,”... Read More
Industrial performance is considered a three-dimensional concept consisting of time (speed), quality, and cost. When a company adheres to ergonomic principles at the workplace all of the three dimensions of industrial performance experience dramatic improvement. Ergonomics in the workplace will not only lower costs, but will also reduce the throughput time of stock orders and will result in higher quality in all aspects of their work. Ergonomically designed workplaces are considered one of the b... Read More
As a manufacturer, it is becoming increasingly difficult to surpass the sales barrier that requires you to prove your products are reliable and safe. When a company from the manufacturing industry has the ability to meet and even exceed the strict standards imposed by CSA, OSHA or ISO certifications, they are letting the client know that they produce good quality product without sacrificing safety. As they meet the stringent manufacturing quality standards, smaller or mid-sized companies are giv... Read More
When protecting worker’s rights, the Ontario Ministry of Labour is very proactive in scheduling health and safety blitz’s to the loading dock sector. Workplace injuries and fatalities can usually be averted with proper maintenance and service on loading dock equipment.
Dock levelers, mechanical, hydraulic and air powered along with vehicle restraints and lift tables should all be serviced at least twice a year and signed off on by the technician performing the task.
In 2014 these indus... Read More
Safety and productivity are some of the considerations that you can’t afford to ignore when your business involves working with dock lifts. Dock lifts can increase the safety of your employees while also increasing the efficiency of your processes and make truck loading easier. They deliver precise positioning of products of almost any weight, with a wide range of platform sizes and vertical travel heights to choose from.
One of the most important decisions that you will have to make when c... Read More
Hydraulic lift safety is crucial in the activity of any organization whose operations involve the frequent use of such specialized and efficient equipment. Your employees and lifting machines must work together in harmony, complementing each other and enhancing each other’s work. That is why mechanical lift manufacturers emphasize the importance of proper installation for the safe operation of mechanical lifts, irrespective of the application where they shall be used.
Mechanical lift safety s... Read More
Guelph, ON, Canada (December 2013) – As the lift table and loading dock industry continues to evolve, Pentalift continues to lead the way in quality product and customer service, as well as in their marketability with new hire; Michael Poeltl, as marketing manager.
Poeltl was hired mid-November, 2013 to head up Pentalift’s marketing department’s efforts to increase visibility on-line and in industry associations, bringing over ten years of experience in the field. Well versed in the loadi... Read More
No matter how hard you look, there is no substitute for good forklift maintenance. Forklifts require regular service in order to perform at optimum levels. In addition, maintenance is essential when it comes to identifying and resolving minor problems that can affect productivity in the long term. In the end, forklift maintenance is very important for prolonging a forklift’s life. However, forklift maintenance is often a dangerous job and one of the best ways to prevent accidents during forkli... Read More
Supply chain management continues to present challenges for many specialists. Although the field has radically changed and advanced over the last decade, there are still certain issues in supply chain management that you can improve upon today. Here are the three key supply chain challenges that you need to overcome: (more…)... Read More
Keep winter out of your loading dock with a Pentalift Seal or shelter
With the onset of winter, much of North America will experience the inclement weather which comes with the season; snow, ice, freezing rain and high winds. To ensure the interior of your loading dock is not left open to these elements, a dock seal or shelter is highly recommended.
How does it work? When a trailer backs into your dock position, after raising the overhead door, the back of the trailer makes contact with th... Read More