What are the guidelines to install a lift table into a pit? This is a frequently asked question. The idea is to address the safety and well-being of anyone that might come within close proximity of the lift table when it is in operation. When the lift table is lowering into the pit there must be protection to avoid a potential pinch point if a person is standing close by. The appropriate methods for providing toe protection when a lift table is installed in a pit are laid out in ANSI MH29.1, Saf... Read More
Why is the Pentalogic valve so important on a hydraulic dock leveler? The power unit on any brand of hydraulic dock leveler is designed to raise the platform and to extend the hinged lip assembly. Conventional hydraulic dock leveler plumbing contains a number of individual valves and assorted fittings. Increasing the number of individual valves increases the likelihood of component failure and hydraulic leaks developing. The Pentalogic valve is a one piece machined housing that incorporates only... 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
This time of year brings cold temperatures and increases the temperature variance between the indoors and the outdoors. This can lead to increased condensation or frost on a dock leveler's surface. This condensation or frost can compromise traction for fork lifts and dock employees, which leads to potential safety concerns. This is also true of the inverse situation in summer, when the outdoor temperature far exceeds the interior temperature, especially in cold storage facilities. Foam insulatio... Read More
It’s no longer a man’s world- Women are changing the face of engineering in a big way. When a company has a diverse perspective on its workforce, this can fuel innovation at a manufacturing and design level and can help foster creativity. Moreover, diversity in the workforce and in leadership is proven to improve performance results within an organization. But establishing an inclusive work environment requires a dedication and commitment at all levels of a company. Despite this being th... Read More
Loading docks are busy areas full of trucks, trailers, pedestrians, forklifts, and a host of other lifting devices and equipment. This makes it a prime area for serious and even fatal injuries to occur. There are various hazards throughout the area such as unsecured vehicles moving unexpectedly, lift trucks falling over due to careless loading or improper use, collisions between vehicles or with pedestrians, and falling loads. The most common causes of injuries in loading docks are: Imp... Read More