Nobody wishes relegation for their football team, but in the world of goods, it is often necessary. Especially when it comes to making optimal use of available space, it is important to create convenient access.
At our client's location, work processes needed to be changed and executed more efficiently. A central focus was on improving the goods delivery for the kitchen of the senior center. Until now, it was necessary to laboriously transport the goods through the narrow basement corridors on the other side of the building to the kitchen. This was to be facilitated by installing a stationary lift table.
The installation situation
To save valuable indoor space, the lift table is located outdoors. As standard, the platform, the subframe, and the access doors are galvanized to ensure lasting protection against weather conditions. The electrical components are also designed to the IP65 protection class. Ultimately, we want our client to enjoy their scissor lift table for a long time and not have to worry about chipped paint and rust spots in a few years.
During the installation of the power unit, we had to exercise special caution. Although the unit was mounted in an area protected from rain, water can accumulate on the ground in extreme weather conditions. To avoid risks, we installed the unit using a wall bracket about 10 to 20 cm above the floor. Additionally, a metal cover was installed to protect both the unit and the controls from moisture, while also minimizing noise emissions.
Safety Measures
For scissor lift tables in the specified installation scenario, there are primarily two risks:
- Someone falls from the upper hold-station while the platform is at the bottom.
- Someone goes unnoticed beneath the scissor lift table, and the platform is subsequently lowered.
To eliminate these risks, we use electromechanically secured access doors at the stops. These can only be opened when the lift table is at the respective lifting position. Additionally, unsafe conditions (such as manual unlocking) result in an immediate stop of the lift table.
To prevent pinch and shear points at the access doors, they must be made with closed panels. This is to ensure no one injures their fingers or toes while the load or lift table is moving past. Normally, we use continuously galvanized sheets that are completely closed. However, to enhance the visual appearance of the installation, perforated sheet metal was used. Of course, with a mesh size that reliably prevents fingers from being poked through.
