Hydraulic lift tables can be synchronized in operation however there are a number of factors to first investigate. The most important question relates to what level of synchronization is actually required, the higher the level of synchronization the higher the project cost.
Basic synchronization can often be accomplished through the use of a hydraulic geared flow divider. This system provides fairly consistent accuracy and repeatability however there may be some minor height variations during... Read More
Tandem lift tables are designed with 2 or more sets of scissor legs that are positioned end to end with a common frame under a common platform.
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Tandem lift tables accommodate longer lift platforms. These lifts are typically used to lift, support and lower longer loads such as lengths of steel or plastic pipe, lengths of lumber or large assemblies during the manufacturing process. The overall length of the platform and the... Read More
As standard all Pentalift hydraulic lift tables are provided with a hand held Up/Down constant pressure push button on a 10’ cord. https://www.pentalift.com/solutions_category/pre-engineered-lift-postioning/
To raise the lift table platform depress and hold the Up button, to lower the lift table press and hold the Down button. Releasing either button will stop the platform movement at the desired position.
A guarded 2 button constant pressure foot pedal control station is an option avail... Read More
As standard all Pentalift hydraulic lift and positioning equipment and dock lifts are provided with NEMA 4 rated hand held 2 button constant pressure controls on 10’ of straight cord. The operator depresses and holds either the Up button or the Down button to change the position of the platform. See Page 4 of the brochure link to see the standard push button control. https://www.pentalift.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ProSeries.pdf
A guarded foot pedal control is available and is often ord... Read More
The most common lift tables are hydraulically operated and use what is referred to as an Electro/Hydraulic power unit. The 5 main power unit components are electrical controls, electric motor, a hydraulic gear pump; a solenoid operated lowering valve, and a reservoir.
The electrical controls take an input voltage and allocate electrical power to the different components as required to facilitate the operation of the equipment. The electrical controls also include a user interface which is typ... Read More
The as a general rule of thumb Pentalift hydraulic lift tables are designed for up to 8 full cycles of operation per hour, 1- 8 hour shift per day, 5 days a week.
There are applications that call for a higher number of cycles per hour, per day, and per week. To accommodate these higher cycle applications Pentalift offers a high cycle option.
A Pentalift high cycle option replaces all of the pivot point bushings with greasable bearings and grease fittings. The scissor lift leg rollers are r... Read More
For 35+ years Pentalift has designed, engineered, and manufactured an extensive line of the most commonly requested lift tables, tilters, rotators, and positioning equipment. Â Click on the link to view our standard lift and positioning product line overview. https://www.pentalift.com/solutions_category/pre-engineered-lift-postioning/
In addition to a pre-engineered product line, Pentalift recognized the industry requirements for custom designed lift and positioning equipment. Drawing from th... Read More
Pentalift offers technical support for all equipment that we manufacture.
Prior to making a call for technical support, there is important information that Pentalift requires to assist in addressing the topic in a timely manner.
Every piece of equipment Pentalift manufactures has a 9 digit serial number; this number is located on the equipment specification plate. The 9 digit serial number ties directly to the production file which contains the date of manufacture, list of components, wi... Read More
The majority of lift tables have an electro/hydraulic operating system. An electric lift motor drives a hydraulic pump which raises the lift table; the load is held in position when the motor activation is discontinued, activating a solenoid valve lowers the lift table.
The most common method to operate a lift table is with a hand held constant pressure push button control station. Depress and hold the UP button until the lift table is in the desired position, release of any buttons holds the... Read More
Knowing if the lift table will be pit installed or surface installed is an important factor in the design of the lift table platform. Lift tables that are installed in a recessed pit must have the platform equipped with either 4 sided beveled toe guards or electric toe sensors. 4 sided beveled toe guards provide a physical alert and are intended to push toes or other objects away as the platform lowers into the pit. Electric toe sensors stop the downward descent if contacted by any obstruction. ... Read More