Lift table accessories
Practical extras for increased flexibility and functionality
With the right accessories, a lift table can be adapted to different workflows and operating conditions. Various options are available depending on the application.
This page provides an overview of the common accessories available for our lift tables. Custom solutions are also possible. Please contact us if you require an option that is not listed here.
Roller conveyors
Thanks to a roller conveyor, loads can be effortlessly moved onto or off the platform. For our lifting platforms, we offer roller conveyors with or without drive as an option. The transported goods can be conveyed in the longitudinal or transverse direction. This additional feature is particularly popular with our work lift tables.
Railings
The standard equipment when people or goods need protection on the platform. Our railings are available in three versions: plug-in, screw-on, or permanently welded.
Of course, we also offer the appropriate access doors for your lift table or industrial work platform.
Portal railings
In certain cases, it is possible to forego an electromechanical locking mechanism for the upper access door and instead use a portal railing. If the conditions for a portal are met, we will inform you and offer the cost-effective alternative.
Tilting platform
When lifting the load is not sufficient and an additional tilt is required, our tilting platforms are the ideal solution.
Rotating platform
If you require not only lifting but also a rotating motion, we are pleased to offer you the option of mounting a rotating platform on your scissor lift table. Upon request, we can supply the rotating platform with or without its own drive.
Prism platform
The prism structure is ideal for transporting coils or other round, rod-shaped loads. The platform geometry resembles an inverted triangle, ensuring sufficient load securing at all times.
Loading flaps
When the lift table is used for loading and unloading vehicles, we recommend the use of loading flaps. These bridge the gap between the dock lift table and the vehicle, and also compensate for minor height differences.
Roll-off protection
When transporting a load on rollers without a locking brake, roll-off protection must be provided with the lift table. We offer permanently welded, plug-in, or automatic roll-off protections for you to choose from.
Chequer plate
When the platform is accessed by individuals, a non-slip surface is required. This can be easily achieved by using chequer plate.
Mechanical platform interlock
If the lift table remains in the upper lifting position with a heavy load for an extended period, an electromechanical interlocking of the platform can be beneficial.
To secure the platform, pins or bolts are driven into corresponding locking pockets, preventing unintentional lowering.
Platform reinforcement
If the lift table is to be passed over by forklifts or other vehicles in the lowered position, additional reinforcements may need to be incorporated into the platform.
Simply provide us with the expected wheel loads for the lift table, and we will take care of the further design.
Inspection door
If the drive is housed inside the lift table, a inspection door in the platform may be necessary. This allows access to the hydraulic unit and control system for maintenance or repair work.
Foot protection safety edges
Foot protection safety edges are installed on the underside of the platform and are designed to protect body parts, especially feet, from potential crush hazards.
Chassis
Not all scissor lift platforms are used in a stationary manner. That's why we also offer mobile lift tables. In our product range, you will find wheel and rail chassis, which can be supplied with or without a drive as desired.
Further information can be found in our article Lift tables with chassis.
Subframe as oil pan
If work on the lift table involves frequent oil loss, or if you are installing the lift table in a water protection area, please inform us. We can provide you with a fully enclosed and oil-tight welded subframe.
Forklift pockets
In the standard configuration, our lift tables are supplied with eye bolts and threaded rods, allowing for easy repositioning using lifting chains.
If you intend to regularly move the lift table with a forklift, we are happy to provide forklift pockets to facilitate the quick movement of the lift table from point A to B.
Raised subframe
If you need a small lift table and would like to easily move it with a manual lift truck, we offer the following solution: We provide feet under the subframe, allowing easy insertion with a standard manual lift truck.
Foot control
For some tasks, it is advantageous to have hands-free operation. For this purpose, we offer a foot control, allowing you to carry out your work seamlessly.
Optical sensor cycle control
Precise material feed is crucial, especially in automated machinery. For this purpose, we offer an optical sensor cycle control that moves the lift table up or down in a cyclical manner. This ensures a defined transfer height. Once all sheets or plates have been removed or placed on the lift table, the platform automatically returns to the lower position to accommodate a new pallet.
Lift and lower limit switches
Lift and lower limit switches are necessary whenever reaching the upper or lower position needs to be signaled.
A classic example is their use within an automated production line. Adjacent components of the system need to be informed whether the lift table is in the upper or lower position and if the load can be removed or applied.
Intermediate stops
In some cases, it is necessary for the lift table to reach certain predefined positions during lifting and/or lowering. Please let us know in your request at which heights intermediate stops are required, and we will provide the corresponding sensors. The exact position of the stops can be adjusted on-site, allowing for easy consideration of construction tolerances.
ATEX Configuration
If the lift table is used in a potentially explosive atmosphere, its configuration must be adapted to the respective Ex zone. We offer lift tables for Zone 2 and Zone 22.
When making your enquiry, please specify which Ex zone applies to the intended area of use. Based on this information, we tailor the design and required components of the lift table accordingly.
Moist environments
If the lift table is used outdoors or exposed to moisture in any way, we provide the control and electronics in IP65 protection class. This reliably protects against potential damage from moisture.
Key switch for control unit
The majority of lift tables are designed to be operated only by trained personnel. To protect the lift table from unauthorized access, key switches can be used. These switches lock the operation, contributing to a safer handling of the lifting equipment.
Pit tray
When installing a lift table in an existing facility, the preliminary work typically proceeds as follows: the concrete floor is cut, the soil is excavated, the new pit is shuttered, and then the concrete is allowed to fully cure.
However, waiting for the concrete to cure can be costly, especially in production lines. Therefore, we offer an alternative solution: Instead of a concrete pit, a metal tray is cast. This eliminates the need to wait for the concrete to cure, allowing you to start production immediately.
Galvanised pit edge protection
When the lift table is installed within a pit, we recommend using pit edge protection. We offer two versions: pit edge protection for embedding in concrete or for anchoring.
This allows for a clean transition to the lift table while simultaneously protecting the delicate concrete edge from breakage.
Underrun protection
During the lifting and lowering process, dangerous crushing and shearing points can arise on the lift table. Therefore, the use of underrun protection is often necessary.
We offer various options for underrun protection, including wire mesh, PVC roller, bellows, or sheet metal apron.
For more information, refer to our article Underrun protection for scissor lift tables.
Hot-dip galvanising
For increased corrosion exposure, the platform and subframe can be hot-dip galvanised instead of painted. This is particularly suitable for lift tables used outdoors or platforms exposed to high mechanical wear. Find out which components can be galvanised and when hot-dip galvanising is advisable on our Galvanised Scissor Lift Table page.
Loading Ramp
With a loading ramp or wedge, scissor lift tables or column lifts can be loaded with a manual lift truck or trolley, even if they are not installed in a pit. Loading ramps are available for both the narrow and long sides.
Stop doors
If a lift table or column lift is used for vertical material transport between multiple levels, access to the individual stops must be appropriately secured. Landing doors can be provided for this purpose, for example.
A typical application is use as a goods lift.
Lift shaft with tubular frame structure
For goods lifts, the lift shaft can be constructed as a steel structure made of square tubes and clad with pre-galvanised sheet steel. The modular design allows for relatively quick installation and is also suitable for retrofitting in existing buildings.
The shaft and lift are designed to work together as a complete system and can be supplied and installed together.
