Hydraulic lift tables are an essential piece of industrial equipment for many warehouses and manufacturing facilities, and getting a dependable one that will withstand the rigors of frequent and heavy use can save aggravation and lost productivity, down the road. When choosing a hydraulic lift table, three factors to consider are weight capacity, the dimensions…

Caterpillar Skates are usually used on smooth floors. The skates’ weight can vary. The heavier the skate is the more stable it is. The weight of the item that will be carried and the specific subject of the job determine the size and the model of the skates. It is recommended that the device must…

The bulk of material handling decisions are involved with storage of both raw materials and finished products before final shipment. The most common solution comes down to pallets and pallet racks. These systems are catalog items to facilitate easy storage and the ability to expand warehousing capabilities. Pallets are so common because they are easy…

When not in use scissor lifts, or table lifts, take up little space in a warehouse. But when fully extended they can reach heights of around 18.2 metres. Scissor lifts work by the criss-crossing supports pushing a flat platform upwards when drawn together. Pallets can be loaded onto a scissor lift platform using a forklift…

Safety should be the number one priority for a car mechanic. One would think that all mechanics have many years of experience of safe working practices they could employ to prevent accidents. It is surprising then, to find that many people get injured each day by collapsing cars in a garage, and this is due…

SAFER MECHANICAL PULLER OPERATION: 1. Make sure that the spindle is clean and greased before use. 2. The shaft must have a center hole. If it does not, use a shaft protector 3. Tighten strap bolts to hold jaws lightly in place. 4. Position the puller. 5. Tighten the spindle slightly by turning the spindle…

To avoid personal injury during system operation, read and follow all CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, and INSTRUCTIONS included with or attached to each product. Enerpac cannot be responsible for damage resulting from unsafe use of product, lack of maintenance, or incorrect product and system application. • Always wear proper personal protective gear (i.e. gloves, safety glasses). •…

OPERATION: Before lifting a load. The cylinder must be securely attached to the toe lift base. Keep the contact surface between the toe lift and the load clean. The contact surface must be free of oil, grease, or dirt to avoid slippage. Before lifting a load make sure that that the contact surface of the…

The cylinder (or ram) operates much the same as the jack, except that it is more versatile. Since the pump is separate, the cylinder can be used in several positions. By adding extensions and attachments to the cylinder, you can create a wide variety of hydraulic tools. The saddle in the plunger serves two important purposes. It protects the…

The jack is one of the oldest and most familiar pieces of hydraulic equipment. This familiarity contributes to misuse which can lead to personal injury. The jack is a load lifting device and should never be used as a load holding device, especially when a person will be going underneath the supported load. KEEP THE…

At CeMAT 2011, Cargotec unveiled their new DCG90-180 range of Kalmar lift trucks, all featuring the new ‘G’ counterbalancing equipment. As all the visitors to the show can testify, this new range of forklift trucks, with capacities ranging from 9-18 tonnes, and the first of Cargotec’s G generation material handling range of equipment was a…