Lift table

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A lift table is a device that employs a scissors mechanism to raise or lower materials in such a way as to provide ergonomic positioning for operators. The purpose of this equipment is to reduce potential for injury that results from repeated bending and stretching in various work settings as required under OSHA guidelines. In addition, the implementation of the equipment typically increases worker productivity to such an extent that operational savings exceed its cost.

Lift tables can come in a vast array of configurations and can be built to suit various highly specialized industrial processes. The most common lift table design incorporates hydraulic cylinders and an electrical motor to actuate the scissor lifting mechanism. Lift tables can also be driven by pneumatic sources or by hydraulic foot pump when the load is not sufficiently heavy. Lift tables can be mounted in a pit for floor-level loading, can include rotating tops, tilting mechanisms, and other various features to ensure operator safety and ease of use.

Common uses of lift tables include

• Work positioning in assembly operations and manufacturing
• Load positioning when integrated into conveyor systems
• Materials positioning in machine feeding applications
• Pallet loading and unloading typically involving cartons of finished goods

Industries that commonly use lift tables include;
Woodworking
Metalworking
Paper, Printing and Publishing
Warehousing and Distribution
Light assembly
Heavy Machinery and transportation

Major manufacturers & Distributors include;
Herkules Equipment Corporation http://www.herkules.us
Lift Products http://www.liftproducts.com
Southworth Products http://www.southworthproducts.com
Bishamon Industries http://www.bishamon.com
Presto http://www.prestolifts.com
DACO Corp http://www.dacocorp.com

[edit] See also

• Aerial work platform

[edit] References

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Herkules Equipment Corporation www.herkules.us