For us, it's not the quantity that counts, but the quality: Every lift table – whether custom-made or mass-produced – is thoroughly tested to ensure that it will perform safely and reliably at its place of use.
Who does the testing?
Our lift tables are always tested according to the four-eyes principle – by a design engineer and a mechatronics engineer from our team. We are happy to tailor the exact composition of the testing team to your individual requirements.
On request, we can include an external expert inspection in the process. Just let us know in your enquiry and our team will take care of the rest. Depending on the area of application, we work with recognised testing agencies such as TÜV, DEKRA or – for projects abroad – with international partners.
Your own participation in the testing is also welcome: You can be present at the final acceptance on site or arrange intermediate tests during the ongoing production process. We will be happy to coordinate this directly with your team.
What is tested?
Our final inspection goes beyond checking safety-relevant components – we test all features and functions that are important to you. The key test criteria include:
Main dimensions
We compare all relevant dimensions with the order data: Do the platform size and height match the approval drawing? Is the required lifting height achieved?
Supply equipment
In addition to the connection data for the hydraulics and electrics, we check that the hydraulic and electrical lines have been laid correctly. Among other things, we check:
– Are the bending radii correct?
– Are lines routed away from sharp edges and corners?
– Are only drag-resistant cables used in the energy chain?
Safety devices
Every lift table is equipped with safety devices, such as burst pipe protection or foot protection safety edges. We check that all components are correctly installed, function reliably and behave as intended in the event of activation.
Load tests
The lift table must prove its performance in several load phases. These include:
– At least 30 complete lifting and lowering cycles with nominal load without malfunction
– An overload test with 125% of the nominal load – without permanent deformation or damage, even in unfavourable positions
Further tests
We also check, among other things:
– The quality and finish of the paintwork
– The weld seams in accordance with the manufacturing specifications
– The proper affixing of all markings directly on the lift table
Checklist for lift table acceptance
The following standard checklist provides you with a concise overview of our inspection procedure. It shows examples of the points that are checked during the acceptance of a simple scissor lift table:
Notes on the checklist
Our standard checklist is designed for simple scissor lift tables. Depending on the equipment – for example, with a rotating or tilting platform, chassis or special structure – additional tests are required. In such cases, extended checklists are used.
Some of the test criteria are based on the EN 1570-1. However, other points deliberately go beyond these requirements in order to further increase the quality and safety of our lift tables.
The standard checklist is not suitable for testing used scissor lift tables. Additional aspects must be checked here, for example:
– Age and condition of the hydraulic hoses
– Contamination of existing sensors
At the same time, some test points, such as platform dimensions, are omitted as these do not change over time.
