To avoid creating a pinch point as the lift table platform lowers into the pit the lift table is equipped with either bevelled toe guards or an electric toe sensor. If the lift table is equipped with a rotating top a limit switch is required on the rotator to ensure the rotating top is in the home position when the platform lowers into the pit.
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No Low Lift Tables
No low lift tables are hydraulic scissor lift tables that permit floor level access. Allows easy entry by pallet trucks and other material handling equipment. Capacities are available in a range from 2,500 to 6,000 lb. No Low Lift Tables are designed to accommodate dimensions of pallets and racks used in various industries. Platform sizes available from 44” x 48” to 50” x 54”. Front approach edge of the platform is beveled to make the loading/unloading of the table ... Read More
Custom Lift Tables & Positioning Equipment
Custom lift tables & positioning equipment was what newscasters needed for NASCAR . It is used to move the broadcasting studio from event to event. Pentalift manufactured custom lift tables to safely raise and lower the broadcasting studio. Pentalift engineered the design. A 40,000 lb capacity tandem hydraulic lift table was built. It was installed on a flat bed trailer. The unit was supplied with an on board 3 phase power unit. It was co... Read More
Ergonomic Positioning Solutions Improve Safety
Ergonomic Lift Tables help repetitive stress injuries
Pentalift’s Ergonomic Lift Tables suit a wide variety of applications. Adjustable height designs are available in 2,500, 4,000 and 6,000 lb capacities. Ergonomic tables help position parts within easy reach of the operator. Repetitive bending and reaching can cause many employee health issues. Did you know this can lead to poor morale? Awkward bending and stretching can slow down... Read More
Most manufactures hydraulic lift cylinders design dead end at maximum extension which can cause internal damage to the cylinder. Pentalift developed the PentaFlow hydraulic lift cylinder that removes dead ending. An internal mechanical valve opens at full extension and oil is routed back to the reservoir without pressure build up. Another advantage of the PentaFlow cylinder is the ability to purge/bleed air from the hydraulic system automatically. When the lift cylinder reaches full extension ke... Read More
A self-contained power unit is a power unit that is attached or underneath the lift table making the power unit and the lift table one piece of equipment. A remote power unit is detached from the equipment making it free from the equipment itself. The reason a company would choose to go with a remote power unit instead of a self-contained power unit is for two main reasons, the application or the size of the power unit itself. Some applications require their equipment to have a higher HP power u... Read More
When performing maintenance on a lift table all maintenance must be done by trained personnel and all electrical work is suggested to be performed by an electrician. Nobody should go under the lift table unless properly supported by the lift table’s maintenance stand. Performing maintenance on a lift table should never be done with any sort of load on platform because the maintenance stand of the lift table is only designed to withstand the table’s weight without a load on platform. To incre... Read More
There are 4 common finishes that are used with lift tables. The 4 are enamel, epoxy, hot dip galvanizing, and stainless steel. Enamel finishes are used mostly for standard industrial applications. Epoxy finishes are best suited for any wash down application or exterior installations where aesthetics is a concern. Hot dip galvanizing is most commonly used in applications where water is present, hot dip galvanizing prevents premature rusting. Stainless steel finishes are most commonly used in a fo... Read More
A self leveling lift table is a table that adjusts its height automatically when weight is added or removed to the unit. Its main use is to help improve ergonomics in the work place by keeping the load at a comfortable height for the operator. Self leveling lift tables are also equipped with a rotating top to minimize reaching and provide access to any product on the table more conveniently. Options available include a rotator break, fork pockets, and accordion bellows. Self leveling lift tables... Read More
To decide between a dock lift and a dock leveler you must first look at the application. Applications that do not have a conventional 48” high dock area would require ground level loading. Dock lifts are the best way to handle ground level loading applications. Dock levelers are best suited for applications that do have a fixed 48” dock height and are best for applications that require frequent use. Both pieces of equipment are safe and offer efficient ways of loading or unloading items from... Read More