Janzen Lifttechnik Wiki
The Knowledge Hub for Lifting Technology
Standards, planning guides and technical expertise for lift tables and goods lifts – all in one place.
Planning & Design
How to plan lift tables and goods lifts correctly – from sizing and hydraulic systems to structural requirements.
General Planning Considerations
- How high can a lift table raise?
- Avoidable mistakes in project execution
- Guidelines for completing the construction site clearance form
Planning Goods Lifts
- Fire Protection and the Machinery Directive for Goods Lifts
- What requirements must an elevator shaft fulfill?
- The optimal enclosure for goods lifts: Materials and construction methods
- When can enclosures for goods lifts be omitted?
- Planning of goods lifts: What pit depth is required?
- Does a goods lift necessarily require a machine room?
Hydraulics
- Hydraulic diagram of a simple lift table
- Selecting hydraulic cylinders: What should I look out for?
- Where should the hydraulic power unit be positioned? Tips for optimum positioning
- Which hydraulic oils are used in scissor lift tables?
Structural Requirements
Special Operating Conditions
Calculations
Tender Specifications & CAD Data
Operation & Applications
Tips for operation, installation and maintenance, as well as solutions to common day-to-day challenges.
Applications
Lift Table Handling: Key Facts
- Mobile lift tables: How easy are they to move?
- Can lift tables remain in any position?
- Load capacity of lift tables: What you should know about load distribution
- Why you should lower the scissor lift table during longer breaks
- Why do hydraulic scissor lift tables need to be bled?
Installation & Assembly
Maintenance
Troubleshooting & Solutions
Technical Fundamentals
Essential technical knowledge about lift tables – from design types to drive systems.
Fundamentals & Lift Table Types
- The basis of our products: Scissor lift tables and column lifts
- Discover the six essential types of lift tables
- Lift table types and their advantages and disadvantages
- Lift tables with chassis - flexibility in use
- Lift tables as goods lifts: Important differences compared to conventional lift tables
Components & Operating Principles
- Sensors on the lift table - types and functionality
- Why scissor lift tables compress and rebound – and how to reduce deflection
Drive Systems
- Compact unit or submerged oil unit – which solution best suits your requirements?
- Hydraulic lift vs. cable elevator: Which drive system is right for your application?
Protection & Durability
Safety & Regulations
Important inspections, standards and safety measures for the safe operation of lift tables and good lifts.
Inspections in Germany
Regulations & Standards in Germany
- Important directives and standards for scissor lift tables: An overview
- Does every elevator need to be inspected by TÜV (Technical Inspection Association)?
- Inspection intervals for goods lifts: Legal requirements and operator obligations
Safety Measures
Costs & Economics
Pricing, cost efficiency and market insights – helping you select the right lift table for your needs.
