Tandem lift tables are typically used when heavy, long goods need to be lifted to a relatively low height. To achieve the long platform, tandem lift tables have two horizontally arranged scissor mechanisms, which are often synchronized using a static flow divider. However, in this specific case, it is different …
No flow divider - is that possible?
Yes, in this case, the tandem lift table operates without a flow divider. You are probably wondering why this is the case. There are two reasons for this:
Firstly, the two scissor mechanisms are so close to each other that the tight mechanical coupling largely prevents uneven operation.
Secondly, the platform is hardly unevenly loaded, even though a chain conveyor is installed on the lift table to transport pallets: The chain conveyor makes up the majority of the required load capacity. The weight of the pallets with goods is relatively low, so the resulting uneven load distribution does not affect the scissor lift table. As a result, the platform will not become skewed, making the flow divider unnecessary in this case.
Part of a conveyor system – what is different from the usual?
Since the lift table is an integral part of a customer-specific conveyor system, there are some deviations from the standard equipment:
- Greasable bearings: Given the high cycle rates, the lift table is equipped with greasable bearings. This increases the lifespan of the bearing points.
- No own control unit: The tandem lift table does not have its own control unit. Instead, a terminal strip is provided for integration into the customer's control system. To let the main control system know when the lift table is at the top or bottom, lift and lower end switches are installed.
- Compact power unit: For very high cycle rates, we use a compact power unit instead of an under-oil unit. The compact power unit has a 100% duty cycle, preventing overheating.
