Lift tables are used in a number of different applications, the application determines which safety devices are used. For example, pit installed lift tables require safety protection to prevent a potential shear point as the lift table platform lowers into the pit. These lift tables are provided with beveled toe guards on the platform, the beveled toe guards are slanted inward at an approximate 30-degree angle. This link shows a lift table platform equipped with beveled toe guards. https://ww... Read More

To answer that question first we should consider the different operational designs that are available for lift tables. Lift tables are most commonly available in hydraulic, pneumatic, and self-leveling operations. Pneumatic lift tables are acceptable or required in certain applications in which electrical and hydraulic components are not desired or allowed. They are not as precise in positioning as hydraulic. The sizing availability is limited as well. They are typically limited to 24” of v... Read More

A tandem lift table has 2 or more sets of scissor legs positioned end to end with a common platform and frame. Tandem lift tables are most commonly used to lift, support and lower long loads such as lengths of steel, pipe, lumber and large assemblies. https://www.pentalift.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/8low-tandem.pdf The platform length determines the number of scissor leg assemblies be used and the positioning to safely support the full length of the load on the platform. By placing mor... Read More

Self-leveling lift tables are weight sensitive and are most commonly used in a palletizing or de-palletizing application. Self-leveling lift table platforms are typically 48” x 48” and are equipped with a rotating top. In a palletizing application self-leveling lift tables are at rest in the raised position with an empty pallet on the lift table platform. The lift table is held in the raised position by extended compression springs. As weight is added to the pallet the springs compress an... Read More

Semi portable, fully portable and power driven are the 3 most common portability options available for lift tables. Semi portable models are equipped with 2 load rollers and bearings on one end of the lift table frame and a removable 2 wheeled dolly handle at the other end of the frame. Engaging the dolly handle raises that end of the frame slightly up off the floor transferring the weight to the rollers located on the opposite end of the frame providing portability. The lift table is to be move... Read More

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’ long leg set will provide approximately 5’ of lift etc. Following this ratio/guideline a lift table application that requires 8’ of lift would typically require a 12’ long leg set. Many applica... Read More