When selecting a dock lift, you want to make sure you find the most appropriate one for your application. The 5 main things to look for when choosing a dock lift would be whether the equipment is going to be floor mounted or pit installed, platform dimensions, what the lifting and roll over capacities will be, bridge lengths and what voltage will be offered to the dock lift at the place of installation. The manufacturer needs to know whether the equipment is going to be pit installed or placed o... Read More
A Tandem Lift Table is a table that is used for an application in which the platform’s length needs to be much longer than the platform’s width. Tandem Lift Tables are generally used to assist lengthy and narrow applications such as long pieces of wood, 2x4’s or hydro poles. To support the oversized load, there are 2 sets of scissor legs under the table’s platform to accommodate the load it is lifting. Tandem lift tables cost more than standard lift tables but are the perfect piece of eq... Read More
A number of years ago, Pentalift was successful in assisting a foundry and their requirements in the initial design stages. The foundry recently contacted Pentalift with the details of another project providing the same service as the original design with some modifications. For the history behind the first project, please click here. To see many different examples of our custom lift tables please click here Contact a Pentalift Sales Representative for more information.... Read More
There are 3 different operating types of lift tables. They are hydraulic, pneumatic and self leveling. All 3 styles are different but have their benefits, depending on what the application is. Hydraulic lift tables offer the widest range of features and customization regarding platform size, capacity, vertical travel, and safety features. Pneumatic lift tables are offered in an air bag design which is limited to 24” of travel. The air bag lift tables may be limited but if an airline is the onl... Read More
There comes a time where all manufacturers must face the issue of receiving shipments of nonconforming parts from suppliers, regardless of their efforts in quality control. So how does one handle supplier non-conformance? The following tips outline the best strategies to handle these situations. Whether you are dealing with a new supplier or a supplier you’ve had a long-term relationship with, there can be issues on non-conformance. This can happen for a number of reasons including staying ... Read More
In today’s market, the supply chain of a particular company plays a large and important role in keeping that company competitive. By increasing productivity through a streamlined work process, better relationships with your suppliers, and efficient use of modern technology, you can achieve greater value for your customers today. The success of any one company depends upon the success of their suppliers and resellers, making efficient and effective management of the entire supply chain cruc... Read More
Dock Lifts can come in many forms and with many uses. Some are built into a pit while others are raised but stationary, and others still are portable. Dock Lifts can be manufactured to service virtually any trailer height with capacities of varying amounts. From ride on to hand propelled pallet trucks, a dock lift is an excellent addition to any manufacturing or warehousing facility. Exterior and interior dock lifts are built to withstand all four seasons.   At some locations servicin... Read More
Scissor lifts are one of the most often used products in any manufacturing or material handling facility. Making them more efficient is what Pentalift does best. We’ve always offered options which improve the efficiency of lift tables, suiting almost any application, and now we’ve included that list to our website. With over fifty common options featured with descriptions and product specific applications, the job of the industrial or mechanical engineer - deciding on what lift table option... Read More
A leading North American producer and distributor of gypsum wallboard, joint compound and an array of related products for the construction and remodeling industries approached Pentalift once again to design and build products for their specific application needs. The application in question involved designing lift tables which would automatically lower - indexing down as new wallboard was added in 3/8 to 1” increments during product accumulation, and when full, to be removed via forklift. On... Read More
As the negative effect that humans are having on the global climate becomes more evident, more and more people find the need to reduce their individual impact on the environment. This is especially true for businesses, as consumers are increasingly taking the environmental consciousness of a company into consideration when making their purchasing decision. Your company can make huge gains in the reduction of your environmental impact by considering the environmental issues in supply chain ma... Read More