If a lift table is installed into a pre-formed pit, one or more of the following guarding methods must be provided for personnel protection from potential shear points.
The two most common methods to provide shear point protection are beveled toe guards and toe sensor bars. The bevel toe guards provide a physical alert and help to push the obstruction away from the descent of the table. The toe sensor bar provides an electrical signal when it encounters any interference, and immediately stops... Read More
Pentalift’s standard finish is gray enamel paint. This finish is acceptable in the majority of manufacturing and warehouse environments.
Pentalift offers to paint equipment in any custom, Â 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. Hot dip galvanization will result in som... Read More
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, fu... Read More
Pneumatic Lift Tables are often used when there is a concern with permitting electrical equipment, such as paint shops and other hazardous areas. Pentalift Pneumatic Lift Tables can be utilized anywhere that has an available industrial 60cfi/90psi air supply.
There are two different types of Pneumatic Lift Tables that Pentalift offers.
Pentalift’s Pro Air Series uses air bag technology. Air bag technology can be utilized in many typical, smaller ergonomic type applications. They offer ve... Read More
Pentalift is often asked to provide lift tables that are automated or are to be integrated into other equipment.
Pentalift has a full engineering team with professional engineers and an electrical lab where it designs and puts together all of its own control panels. These resources can be used to help design and build custom solutions for customer integration requirements.
These types of added options can be items such as the ability of the control panel to accept interlock or customer... Read More
Pentalift pre-engineered (standard price list) lift tables are available with capacities ranging from 500 lbs. to 40,000 lbs. Pentalift also offers a high capacity series of lift tables with capacities ranging up to 120,000 lbs. Higher capacities are available to suit a wide range of applications.
Contact a Pentalift Sales Representative for more information.... Read More
Pentalift lift tables can have additional options included that will permit use as a work platform , or for riders to travel with the load.
When there will be personnel riding on the table, the industry standard, ANSI MH29.1 Safety Requirements for Industrial Scissor Lifts, requires that the lift table be equipped with guard rails on all sides These are not used for loading and unloading, unless guarded by location or other means. On sides and ends that are used for loading and unloading, the... Read More
For many applications, the customer may wish to include some method of enclosing the scissor legs. This is to discourage personnel entry beneath the table and to prevent debris from collecting under the equipment.
The most common customer choice is a set of Accordion Bellows. Accordion Bellows are a steel, reinforced vinyl barrier which expands and contracts with the movement of the table.
Accordion Bellows work well when the travel does not exceed 10ft. Once the lift table needs to travel... Read More
When considering ergonomics in the workplace, custom design lift tables play a big role in not only reducing worker fatigue and the risk of injury, but also making the job easier to increase productivity and improve the bottom line.
Using ergonomic equipment to boost productivity is more important than ever before, and fortunately, the ways to achieve this have also become much easier. There are different types of lift tables that offer a range of benefits to suit your unique needs, includi... Read More
Warehouses are usually packed with items from floor to ceiling. Access to these goods is essential, which is why a lift table is a crucial addition to any warehouse space.
Lift tables (most of which are also capable of tilting for ease of access to goods) raise and lower items throughout the warehouse. They’re capable of elevating or lowering big, weighty loads and are especially useful when it comes to handling pallets, loading vehicles and work positioning.
Employee safety is paramount... Read More