Hydraulic Edge of Dock Leveler
What is an edge of dock leveler? The design of the Pentalift EDH series hydraulic edge of dock ensures reliable operation resulting in maximum return on investment. The EDH series hydraulic edge of dock leveler is fully hydraulic. The operator simply pushes a button to use the edge of dock. The hydraulic system is self contained and reliable. It ensures the operation is smooth and controlled. For ease of service, all components are easily accessible from the dock ... Read More
Control Panel Options what do I need?
Pentalift adds value by designing and assembling its own control panels "in house" at the factory. This helps accommodate interlocking of other dock equipment. Interlocking to vehicle restraints, overhead doors and inflatable shelters create a safe and productive loading dock system. Single master control panels save space and reduce electrical hook-up costs.
Control Panel Technology
Using proven long term technology eliminates replacing costly touch pa... Read More
Factory Automation Solutions aid in precise repetitive product positioning
Factory automation solutions are Pentalift’s specialty. Three hydraulic scissor lift tables with side shifting chain conveyors were synchronized. These tables lined up structural steel or tubing to be cut by a band saw. This factory automation solution made it so the steel could be placed, prepared and positioned on to the conveyor for processing.
Conveyor and Palletizing System Factory Automation Solutions
The lif... Read More
A world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coatings approached Pentalift with a unique application. They required a solution to prevent steel coils from rolling off an upender when in operation. Originally founded in Europe, this market leader has customers in over 120 countries with products ranging from the automotive industry, to agriculture and consumer goods.
A ‘V’groove was designed to fit the upender, in order to accommodate the safe tilting of steel coil... Read More
When an innovative designer and manufacturer of wood stoves, gas grills, and fireplaces realized their continued market success and expanding product line required additional manufacturing facilities, including new loading dock positions, they began searching for the right product.
Since the first wood stove rolled off their production line in the mid-seventies, their commitment was to be distinctive and successful in everything they do. That motto would extend itself to envelope every aspect... 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
Pentalift Equipment Corporation March 3, 2014 - Guelph, Ontario - A leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive glass products employing over 4,000 people worldwide approached Pentalift looking for a solution to their specific application.
Pentalift designed and manufactured custom upender lift tables which are used in the final stages of the manufacturing process when windshields are presented to the material handlers in the horizontal position and placed into a rack assembly. When th... Read More
Guelph, Ontario, Canada - In October of 2013, Pentalift was approached by a large provider of contract sterilization using gamma irradiation. The company was looking for a solution to their unique application which would pair a man lift, or work platform, with a pallet lift. Both units would need to be controlled by a single custom control panel located on the work platform, as would the powered sliding bridge at the rear of the man lift.
“We’ve included a custom interlock to the bridge,”... Read More
As a manufacturer, it is becoming increasingly difficult to surpass the sales barrier that requires you to prove your products are reliable and safe. When a company from the manufacturing industry has the ability to meet and even exceed the strict standards imposed by CSA, OSHA or ISO certifications, they are letting the client know that they produce good quality product without sacrificing safety. As they meet the stringent manufacturing quality standards, smaller or mid-sized companies are giv... Read More
Supply chain management continues to present challenges for many specialists. Although the field has radically changed and advanced over the last decade, there are still certain issues in supply chain management that you can improve upon today. Here are the three key supply chain challenges that you need to overcome: (more…)... Read More