When long platforms meet a low lifting height, a tandem lift table is often the best choice. For this particular assignment, the tandem lift table is used as a dock lift table to ensure efficient and safe loading processes.
Safety measures for the dock lift table
If you look at the images below, you will notice that, apart from the foot protection switch, the tandem lift table only has additional safety features on the two narrow sides. On one side, there is an electromechanically locked door and a wire mesh barrier, while the other side is equipped with a portal.
The two long sides do not require additional safety measures, as the dock lift table is positioned between two walls. This setup eliminates the risk of falling off the long sides of the platform. Additionally, the walls prevent access underneath the platform, so no underrun protection is necessary.
The following video will give you a brief insight into the functionality of the loading platform:
Secured access door
The access door on the platform is linked to the lift table's lowering switch. This means that the door can only be opened when the lift table is in the lower position. Thus, falling from the platform is prevented.
Portal as fall protection
Another potential hazard is the upper station. When the scissor lift table is lowering or in the down position, someone could fall onto the platform. An electromechanical safety feature could be provided here as well. However, up to a certain fall height, a portal can be used instead. The great advantage? It eliminates the need for electrical and more complex mechanical components. Therefore, the portal is a more cost-effective solution compared to an electromechanical one.
Additional features
Below you will learn more about the additional extras:
Hot-dip galvanised platform
The platform is regularly driven on for loading and unloading. Instead of a simple coating that could chip off after intensive use, we opted for a hot-dip galvanised platform. This ensures that the scissor lift table remains robust and visually appealing even after many years of use.
Minimizing spring action during load transfer
Hydraulic systems tend to spring in and out during load transfer. To minimize this spring action, we run the dock lift table to maximum pressure in the upper position. This reduces the pressure difference, keeping the spring action minimal during load transfer.
