This goods lift enables laundry to be transported between two levels of a commercial laundry facility. By providing access to the second level, the available production space can be used more efficiently.
Goods lift safety features
Our goods lifts are equipped with various safety devices that protect people from hazards and help ensure reliable operation. Using this installation as an example, we highlight some key safety features:
Comprehensive protection through enclosure
The column lift is surrounded by a robust enclosure that restricts access to the lifting area. Electromechanical door interlocks prevent the access doors from being opened while the lift is moving. During normal operation, the doors can only be opened when the platform is at the corresponding landing.
Protection against uncontrolled lowering
Our goods lifts are equipped with electrically released valves that prevent the platform from lowering unintentionally in the event of a leak in the hydraulic line. Additional lowering control valves limit the lowering speed even in the event of a hose rupture.
Slip-resistant platform surface
Particularly in laundries or outdoor environments, wet surfaces can increase the risk of slipping. Our goods lifts can therefore be equipped with slip-resistant platform surfaces. We frequently use chequer plate for this purpose. The level of slip resistance depends on the specific surface finish.
Overload protection
To protect the elevator from overload, a pressure switch is located in the hydraulic circuit. Just before the elevator moves, the current pressure value is recorded and compared to the maximum value. In the event of an overload, the user is immediately informed, allowing the load to be adjusted accordingly.
Minimization of impact loads
To protect the load as well as possible, the goods lift features a soft start and stop control. The end positions and intermediate stops of the elevator are approached at reduced speed to avoid abrupt stopping and starting.
