Reference 095 – Portable scissor lift table

If you occasionally want to move your lift table, an elevated subframe might be an interesting alternative to a mobile lift table on casters or wheels. In this article, we introduce you to various types of mobile scissor lift tables that offer you mobility and flexibility.

There are four versions that enable the lift table to be moved:

1. Standard lift table
2. Lift table with elevated subframe
3. Mobile lift table with wheels
4. Lift table with rail chassis

The choice of variant mainly depends on how often the lift table needs to be moved. Below, we will delve into the various advantages and disadvantages of each type, so you can make an informed decision.

Even our standard lift table can be moved. It comes with at least four eye bolts that can be attached to the corresponding threads in the subframe and then serve as lifting points for a crane or for transport with a forklift.

Advantages:

• Compact design: The overall height of the lift table remains unchanged, as no additional subframe is required.

Disadvantages:

• High effort for relocation: The effort required to relocate the lift table is relatively high compared to other variants. Threaded rods must be screwed into the subframe, and a forklift or crane with the appropriate lifting equipment is needed.

Conclusion: This variant is only suitable if the scissor lift table needs to be moved very rarely.

In this variant, the subframe is mounted on feet, allowing the entire lift table to be easily accessed, lifted, and relocated using a forklift or a manual lift truck.

Advantages:

• Easy handling: The elevated subframe allows for quick and easy access with common transportation means such as forklifts and manual lift trucks.
• Cost efficiency: This solution remains affordable while still offering a certain degree of flexibility in positioning the lift table.

Disadvantages:

• Dependence on transport means: A forklift or manual lift truck is required, limiting mobility if these are not always available.

Conclusion: A lift table with an elevated subframe offers a good balance between cost and flexibility. It is ideal for applications where the lift table needs to be moved regularly but not on a daily basis.

In this variant, swivel and fixed castors are mounted under the subframe.

Advantages:

• High flexibility: The lift table can be quickly and easily moved to different locations without additional aids.
• Time savings: Moving the lift table is very fast, increasing efficiency in the work process.

Disadvantages:

• Higher costs: This variant is more expensive compared to an elevated subframe because, in addition to the wheels, corresponding flange plates must be attached to the subframe.

Conclusion: A lift table with a wheel chassis offers maximum flexibility and is ideal for work processes that require frequent relocations. Despite the higher initial costs, the investment is worthwhile as the lift table can be moved quickly and efficiently without additional aids.

A lift table with a rail chassis is equipped with flanged wheels on the subframe.

Advantages:

• Precise positioning: The movement of the lift table is confined to the installed rails, allowing for precise regulation of the position.
• Low rolling resistance: Since metal wheels run on metal rails, the friction resistance is very low. This allows larger loads to be moved by hand compared to conventional swivel and fixed castors made of polyamide or polyurethane.
• Stable movement: The rail guidance ensures stable and smooth movement of the lift table.

Disadvantages:

• Limited flexibility: Free movement is not possible, as the lift table can only be moved along the rails and not off them.
• Higher costs: The installation of a rail chassis is more expensive than other mobile solutions, both in terms of acquisition and installation.

Conclusion: A lift table with a rail chassis offers a precise and stable solution for work environments that require fixed positioning and the movement of large loads. Despite the higher costs and limited flexibility, this variant is worthwhile for specific applications where exact positioning and low rolling resistance are beneficial.