Pentalift's standard warranty states that product manufactured by Pentalift Equipment Corporation will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for normal use for one year. To properly validate the warranty, you need to complete a Product Registration Card. This general warranty applies to all equipment that Pentalift fabricates. If a longer structural or hydraulic warranty period is required, then your Pentalift Sales Representative can quote a custom warranty for your consideration. T... Read More
What is the best finish for your lift table application? The standard finish for Pentalift lift tables is gray enamel paint. This finish is acceptable for the vast majority of industrial applications, but it does not mean that it is the only finish available. Pentalift can offer you the following finishes for your lift table applications: Enamel Paint (STD); Non-Standard Color (Requires RAL #); High Solids Epoxy; Food Grade Epoxy; Hot Dip Galvanized; Stainless Steel.
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What can you do when you need a lift table that you can roll loads onto, but it is not possible to cut into the floor to create a pit? There are a few ways to overcome this situation. If you do not require much vertical travel or capacity, you might be able to get away with a lift table model that offers a short retracted low height, and then utilize a hinged or floor mounted approach ramp. Depending on the application, Pentalift's 4.3LH, Pro Series, or even the LPE might meet the requirement. T... Read More
Pentalift fabricates lift tables to meet the standards that are laid out in ANSI MH29.1:2012, Industrial Scissor Lifts Safety Requirements. ANSI MH29.1 is authored by the Lift Manufacturers Product Section, LMPS, an Industry Group of the MHI that is made up of industrial lift manufacturers who have joined together to champion industry best practice. The standard was developed to establish design and performance criteria that will ensure fabrication of safe industrial scissors lifts. The Internat... Read More
While Pentalift does offer a full line of pre-engineered ergonomic lift tables, our true specialty is coming up with custom solutions to overcome customers' unique application requirements. Read more on how Pentalift recently developed a custom triple scissors lift table for an international packaging company.... Read More
Lift tables are used to heighten and position materials for workers so as to prevent against possible injuries in a wide array of industries, including the manufacturing engineer community.
Although visibly they seem somewhat unaltered, they’ve changed quite dramatically over the past 10 years, sustaining a viable industry of people looking for good quality equipment for use in construction or other industries.
The technology for lift tables has gotten consistently better, with lightweight... Read More
A nationally recognized company was planning a new entertainment facility in the Midwest, and after comparing product lines, contacted Pentalift’s local dealer to assist with the design of a safe and efficient loading dock.
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The customer’s requirements included accommodating a wide variety of trucks and trailers from courier to over-the-road models via two dock positions. In order to fulfill this request it was determined that a dock lift alongside an edge of dock leveler would satisfy ... Read More
When it comes to finding a reliable positioning solution, a customized lift table is ideal for a variety of industry applications. From high capacity lift tables to portable units - these items provide the best solution in terms of strength and versatility. Having a lift table custom designed for your business means you can benefit from durable and very effective positioning units that are capable of handling heavy loads in a wide variety of environments.
There are many different lifting table ... Read More
A leading North American producer and distributor of gypsum wallboard, joint compound and an array of related products for the construction and remodeling industries approached Pentalift once again to design and build products for their specific application needs.
The application in question involved designing lift tables which would automatically lower - indexing down as new wallboard was added in 3/8 to 1” increments during product accumulation, and when full, to be removed via forklift. On... Read More
Risk factors such as lifting heavy items, reaching overhead, working in awkward body postures, bending, and so on represent one of the leading causes of strain and injury in a warehouse environment. Ergonomics is your best ally in your efforts to provide a healthy and safe workplace for your staff. The idea of ergonomics refers to fitting a job to a person, and this can be accomplished through the use of specialized equipment that reduces the strain on a worker’s body and makes their daily tas... Read More