When a lift table lowers into a recessed pit there is often the challenge of addressing a potential pinch point. A lift table with straight 90 degree vertical toe guards on the platform sides can create a pinch point as the platform lowers into the pit. The two most common lift table options to minimize the risk of a pinch point as the platform lowers are tapered toe guards or electric toe sensors. Tapered toe guards are tapered inward 30 degrees on all 4 sides of the platform sides. Changing th... Read More
Tilt tables are typically used with bins that contain loose individual components or stacked components. To avoid repetitive bending and reaching down into the bottom of the bin it is more ergonomically correct to tilt the bin towards the operator for ease of component positioning or removal. Tilt tables are available in hydraulic operation up to 90 degrees. Most common models tilt to 45 degrees. Pneumatic tilters are also available and tilt up to 40 degrees. A combination lift and tilt will f... Read More
Low Profile Dock Lift
With a lowered height of only 6” a low profile dock lift allows ground level access without the need for construction of a pit. A Pentalift low profile dock lift can accommodate truck/trailer heights from pick-ups to semi-trailers with a vertical travel of 54”. It requires no pit and has the capability to be semi-portable, a low profile unit is an effective solution for ground level doors, confined spaces and leased building applications. Sizes and capacities are avail... Read More
Lift Table with Sliding Platform
A company specializing in vacuum heat treating contacted Pentalift for a lift table with a sliding platform as a solution to increase their efficiencies when loading a furnace. The furnace is a 36’ long car bottom design and the transfer car is loaded outside the furnace and once loaded is moved into position.
Lift Table with Sliding Platform Application
The product for the furnace is stacked on the transfer car, the lift tables serve as work platforms ele... Read More
Air Powered Dock Levelers offer trouble free performance
Air Powered Dock Levelers are designed to provide superior product value through prolonged, trouble-free performance. Convenient push button activation increases the efficiency and safety of the loading/unloading process. Pentalift AD Series Air Powered Dock Levelers provide superior performance in high frequency and abusive environment applications.
Air Powered Dock Levelers have fewer moving parts
Air powered dock levelers fit betwe... Read More
Rainstop RS800 helps make the rain go away!
Had enough of the rainy season? Feel like you need to build an arc?! Dock seals are not enough. Improve dock safety and worker morale. Provide shelter from the rain. Typical docks have a slight decline approach. When rain water hits the top of the trailer it runs back in the building. This causes product damage and slippery, unsafe conditions on your loading dock. The Rainstop uses a stiffly sprung five and a half inch foam filled header curtain. This... Read More
Hydraulic Conversion Kit upgrade
A Pentalift universal conversion kit upgrades an existing dock leveler to fully hydraulic activation. Each kit contains all necessary components for a complete conversion to an easy-to-use, low maintenance design. It is designed to fit a wide variety of dock levelers including competitive brands. A conversion kit is an economical alternative to replacing an existing dock leveler. The upgrade also reduces down time and repair costs. Pentalift conversion kits e... Read More
Accordion Bellows keep the lift area clean
Accordion bellows minimize debris from getting under a lift table. This keeps housekeeping tasks at workstations to a minimum. Accordion bellows reduce maintenance and costly downtime by preventing objects from coming in contact with moving scissor assemblies. Pentalift lift table accordion bellows can be ordered factory installed or shipped loose. They can even be ordered after market and to suit many other brands of lift tables. The accordion bellow ... Read More
Looking for a safe efficient green solution to palletizing? Pentaloader is the solution!
Pentaloader a green solution to palletizing - the spring cam arrangement facilitates the automatic adjustment to the ergonomically correct height as the weight of the load changes. The Pentaloader's operation is accomplished without connection to a power source such as electric, hydraulic or pneumatic. This translates the Pentaloader to a green solution to palletizing from an environmental standpoint. This ... Read More
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