If you’ve worked on a number of construction projects, it’s no mystery to you why a manual hydraulic lift table would be a beneficial thing to have on your worksite. However, if you’re new to the industry, there are a lot of tools and machinery to get familiar with. Hydraulic lift tables have a wide range of benefits from increasing production times to enhancing the safety of your workers. Get your job done quickly and efficiently with lifts available in different styles to fit specialized tasks.
Sound like the solution you need? Keep reading for more details.
Manual Hydraulic Lift Table Benefits
Manual hydraulic lift tables have been used in factory, warehouse, and construction settings for decades due to their highly beneficial qualities. Their wide range of motion allows people the convenience of working at varying heights based on their needs. Additional benefits include:
Access Hard to Reach Items
Often in warehouses, products are stored in high, hard-to-reach places. Attempting to reach these products can pose a risk to worker safety. With a hydraulic lift table, warehouse employees can easily load and unload products in high spaces, low areas, and trucks.
Easy to Use
No matter what task you’re aiming to accomplish, a manual hydraulic lift table is very easy to operate. The table is lifted with a foot pump, one pedal lifting the table and another for lowering. The tabletop has a natural gripping surface that can be rotated 360 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. The lift can be locked into place at any height with the adjustable lock handle underneath the deck.
Enhance Productivity
A hydraulic lift table enhances production times by accomplishing tasks much faster than a human can. It can also lift a number of people to difficult heights so more people can tackle a task all at once. Reduce manual labor costs and save time in the production process by using a lift.
Available in Different Sizes & Weight Capacities
Lange Lift manual lift tables are adaptable for any project, coming in a variety of designs and weight capacities. Choose from our existing options that cover a wide span of general needs, or have us build a custom or modified lift to tackle a unique project with even more increased efficiency.
Our Selection
Lange Lift has been producing these lifts since 1934. Over the years we have developed a dependable design that can be modified and applied to virtually any requirement. Immediately available, we have a manual hydraulic lift selection equipped with a square deck or a manual hydraulic lift selection with a round deck to support different spaces and applications.
Square Manual Hydraulic Lift Table
Available with weight capacities ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 pounds and in the following dimensions:
- 24”
- 30”
- 36”
- 48”
Round Manual Hydraulic Lift Table
Available with weight capacities ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 pounds in 30”. Get maximum stability and mobility with a 360-degree continuous deck rotation with a lock handle, mobility on casters, and a floor lock for stationary operation.
Learn More
Lange Lift Company is the go-to solution for any company in need of a manual hydraulic lift table, standard or custom-built. To learn more about us and the wide selection we have to offer, check out our video gallery and product catalog. For a quote, contact Lange Lift today.
What are Some of the Top Industries in Wisconsin?
Since 1934, Lange Lift has been manufacturing high quality hydraulic lift tables, scissor lifts, and custom lift products for material handling in a wide array of industries across the world. Of course a good number of those industries are located right here in Wisconsin. But what are those industries? Obviously, there are some biggies that have remained a staple in the state for decades, but what about up and coming industries?
Here are 5 of the top industries in Wisconsin, many of which use ergonomic lifts and custom lift products with exceptional functionality and longevity.
Agriculture
According to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, agriculture contributes $104.8 billion annually to our state’s economy. And Wisconsin isn’t just the Dairy State, it ranks as one of the top states for producing processed vegetables. Snap beans, carrots, cucumbers, green peas and potatoes are all harvested in great quantities. And who can drive by Tomah without realizing Wisconsin is right up there for cranberry production as well? Same goes for Door County and cherries.
Electronics Manufacturing
Though Foxconn is only creating 1500 jobs rather than the original 13,000 job creation numbers originally projected, they are expected to break ground on a million-square-foot Generation 6 fab that produces smaller LCDs.
Energy, Power and Control Companies
According to the Milwaukee 7, a cooperative economic development platform for the seven counties in and around the Milwaukee Area,”this industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the state.”
Water
Did you know Milwaukee is only one of five cities to be named a United Nations Global Compact Innovating City? Forbes magazine also dubbed Milwaukee “The Capital of Water.” Our location near Lake Michigan give us an abundance of this natural resource being tapped to create energy.
Manufacturing
From Harleys to gasoline engines, you only need to be on a Wisconsin freeway when factory shifts change to know how big a role manufacturing continues to play in the state economy.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it come to manufacturing material handling. We are known worldwide as the go-to source for high quality, field functional custom material handling lifting solutions. Contact us today with any questions and we can recommend the perfect solution for you!
7 Tips to Seriously Improve Welding Safety
Safety is the most important rule in the welding business. From flying sparks to ultraviolet lights, the danger is everywhere. Here are seven tips to improve welding safety today.
1. Study Your Product Manuals
All welding products come with product manuals. The manual gives the operator important information about the equipment. It provides you with all the necessary safety information and tells you exactly how to operate for the best results. Many veterans trust experience over the product manuals, but this is a mistake. Every product is slightly different, so you can’t always rely on previous experience to get the job done. Additionally, if the manual is damaged, it’s crucial that you get a replacement from the manufacturer.
2. Cover Exposed Skin
You must cover all exposed skin while welding. Sparks can burn your skin if they touch you. Sparks can also catch in open pockets, cuffs, or unbuttoned shirts. This can hurt you and damage your clothes. Furthermore, dangerous infrared and ultraviolet lights damage and hurt any skin exposed while welding.
3. Wear Proper Welding Gear
Never wear shorts or tee shirts while welding. Always wear flame-resistant clothing, such as denim and other welding products. Welders used to complain about hot and uncomfortable clothes while welding. However, manufacturers make protective and lightweight gear now. As always, wear a helmet and gloves at all times. Newer helmets protect your face and eyes from harsh lights that can hurt skin as well.
4. Always Protect Your Eyes
As I said just before, welding metal produces light that hurts eyes. Seconds of exposure to harmful UV light can cause serious eye pains. Eye protection and head gear are crucial in preventing this problem. Newer helmets have automatic darkening lenses that adjust to different levels of brightness. With constant improvements in safety gear, welding accidents are less and less common.
5. Avoid Repetitive Stress Injuries
Auto-darkening helmets remove the need to put helmets on and take them off. Most welders snap their necks quickly to put the face guard back down. This causes repetitive neck injury and back problems over time. Additionally, it’s important to always work in your comfort zone. Adjustable height tables are the best way to stay comfortable while working. They take away the need to bend over, twist, or kneel while working. You can always adjust the table to be in the most comfortable position for you, which reduces the risk of operator error.
6. Keep Your Station Clean
Cleanliness is always preferred while welding. Clutter all over your work station is dangerous, not to mention unprofessional. If you can’t keep your work station clean then how are you going to get the job done? Everything in your space needs a designated shelf, drawer, etc. Minimalism is the best way to ensure a safe work station; you should have only the bare essentials, and anything more should be removed.
7. Consider a Reward System
An easy way to improve safety and minimize risk? Incentivize it. Provide a gift or bonus to the employee that puts the most effort into workplace safety. When others see him wear a cool new helmet, they’ll be motivated to be safer too. On the other hand, it can also work to punish those who violate safety codes. Some places even take it as far as to punish those who ignore it when they just see someone else violate codes and don’t tell the safety manager. It can be harsh but effective.
Overall, safety in welding is no joking matter. It’s a dangerous trade that results in serious injury when there’s an accident. Following these safety tips can really improve the safety around your work station.
Interested in a height adjustable table to optimize your work station? Contact us today for more information about our customizable lift tables.
The Science Behind Hydraulic Lift Tables
Hydraulic lifts are able to move so much weight because of the science behind hydraulic systems. Let’s take a closer look at the science, and how Lange-Lift tables are able to lift heavy loads so easily.
Definition
A hydraulic system is a type of technology used to move or lift things by applying pressure on a liquid inside a piston. But what does that look like? Well, here’s a video from our YouTube channel showing one of our tables in action.
Physics
Basically, these tables are able to move so much weight because liquids are incompressible. This means no matter how much force you apply on a liquid, you cannot reduce its volume. Think of a balloon. You can squeeze it and squash it, the liquid will move around inside the balloon and change the shape, but the volume remains the same.
If you put liquid into a pipe and apply force down on one end, then there is pressure building up. The built-up pressure means the water has nowhere to go but out the other end. This is the driving force behind hydraulic lifts. The size of the pipes, how much downward force you apply, and the surface area of the pistons all determine how much pressure you need to apply to the liquid inside the piston to create enough force to lift up something really heavy.
Types and Uses
Hydraulic system technology is used in all kinds of things, from construction equipment to the brakes in your car. This technology is a critical part of engineering. Without it, many of the buildings, roads, and infrastructure in the world would not look the same. Moving heavy objects requires serious work, and hydraulic lifts are one really awesome hack to do it with ease.
Now, this was a very basic explanation of the science and physics behind hydraulic lifts. Here’s a video explaining the equations of force, pressure, area and more. There are specific measurements and calculations that need to be done to really make it all happen. Luckily, we’ve done the math already and built the lift system for you. Got a specific job? Don’t worry! We build custom lifts tables too, and you can always contact us with any questions. We’re happy to help!
The Surprising Benefits of Height Adjustable Tables
The human body is built to move, that’s why there are so many benefits to having your own height adjustable table or work station. It’s 100 percent natural to move around while working and our body subconsciously knows this. When you sit for too long, you may feel a general discomfort, so you adjust. You stand, stretch your legs, and move around to feel better. You may not know it, but you’re actively solving circulation problems and reducing fatigue. It’s inherent in everybody. That’s why an adjustable table is so effective at keeping people healthy and focused on their work.
Problems with Sitting
Sitting all day is a health risk. Much like a lifetime of eating a poor diet with no exercise, sitting all day has long term health risks. Even if you are sitting, your muscles can still get fatigued. Sitting contributes to some obvious health issues like neck and back problems, but even more serious illnesses like heart disease and even cancer. It’s recommended that you stand and move at least five minutes every hour.
Check out this article for some more information: The Dangers of Sitting: Why Sitting is the New Smoking.
Benefits of Standing
While you are awake, your body is meant to move around. This is how we are built. Standing reduces pressure on the spine which is great for overall health. Sitting, even in a neutral and comfortable position, is still worse than standing for your neck, back, and hips. Your lower back is especially healthier when standing because your hips and back are in line. Notice that no matter how you sit, your hips are never really aligned with your back and neck. This is why you should have to option to stand while you work.
Height Adjustable Tables
The reason height adjustable tables are so effective at improving overall health and productivity is that anytime you are uncomfortable you can just move. If you are sitting and your back hurts, you don’t have to step away from your work and go for a walk. The moment you feel the urge to stand you can just raise the desk or table and keep working. People with the option to switch between sitting and standing will have more energy, reduce muscle fatigue, and reduce the risk of long term effects of full-time sitting.
One extra benefit is that just standing burns hundreds of more calories per day than sitting. Therefore, if you’re looking to optimize fitness, then you should consider a height adjustable table as well.
Clearly, the benefits of height adjustable tables are proven. Still, they are not as well known as they should be and are rarely considered when people talk about workplace productivity. Perhaps you cannot invest in getting every employee their own height adjustable desk, table, or workstation. However, if your office space, warehouse, or personal work station needs an energy and productivity boost, you’ll want to consider a height adjustable table.
Lange-Lift offers the highest quality adjustable lift tables powered by hydraulic systems to handle even the heaviest materials. They can also come equipped with spinning and tilting features to help you stay even more comfortable while you’re on the job. Contact us today if you are looking to optimize your workstation and stay healthy and happy too.
How to Properly Train Your Employees About Hydraulic Lift Repair Techniques
Are you struggling to keep up with the repair costs that come with calling specialists to have a look at your machinery? If so, it may be time to upgrade your employee training process.
By training your employees about hydraulic lift repair, they’ll know what to look out for. This will allow them to perform basic maintenance, which can help you to better follow workplace safety guidelines and maximize the lifespan of your equipment.
Common Issues With Hydraulic Lifts
Hydraulic table lifts have various uses in warehouses and other workplaces. But, as with all machines, you will encounter some problems while using them. Here are some of the most common issues you’ll come across.
Problems With the Cylinders
Today, cylinders are as popular as pumps and engines when it comes to hydraulics. Unfortunately, they’re also pushed to their limit on a day-to-day basis, which makes them fragile.
A problem with the cylinders can lead to various other issues. Over time, these can become irreversible. Some of the main problems to look out for that could indicate that there is a problem with the cylinders include:
- Seal leakages
- Broken eye bearings
- Adverse chemical reactions
- Damaged rods and rod bearings
With this in mind, it’s essential that you train your team to check your hydraulic lift cylinders on a regular basis.
Ballooning Tubes
A common issue that can lead to problems with the cylinders is ballooning tubes. If the tube wall isn’t thick enough, it won’t be able to withstand the cylinder’s operating pressure. This can also happen if the tube material isn’t strong enough.
If the tubes balloon, fluid can bypass the seal. That can lead to erosion and reduce the seal’s lifespan. And without the piston seal, your machine will stop working. You’ll also have to spend a lot of time and money replacing various parts.
To stop this from happening, train your team to check the various parts of your hydraulic lifts at the end of each workday.
Issues With the Bearing Area
The bearing bands support the side thrust that goes to the cylinders. Sometimes, the piston’s and bearing band’s surface area can become too small. If this happens, too much weight goes onto the rod and piston seals.
Over time, the seals will change shape and stop working as they should.
Hose and Oil Changes
The key to keeping your hydraulic lift working as it should is knowing when to change the oil. The oil acts as a lubricant and it helps power the machine. But, because oil is expensive, the only way you can know if it’s time to change it is through oil analysis.
This analysis will allow you to identify:
- Wear
- Contaminants
- Additive elements
You must also use the right oil for your machine. This helps your hydraulic lift function at various temperatures without any problems and keeps major components working as they should.
Learn More About Hydraulic Lift Repair From Lange Lift
As you can see, training your staff on different hydraulic lift repair techniques can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
Remember:
- You should train all of your workers to check the most important components of your lifts at the end of each shift.
- You should also give them basic maintenance training so that you can identify problems in advance.
If you want expert advice about hydraulic and various other lifts, contact Lange Lift today. We manufacture quality lifts for material handling in various industries worldwide.
5 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Small Lift Table
Are you in the market for a small lift table? If you are, you’re probably deciding which lift you should buy.
Small lift tables take up minimal space but you’ll want to make sure the table you choose has the capacity you need. Some small tables can lift more than 1000 pounds, while others cannot.
If you’re having trouble finding a lift table that can perform the way you need it to, you may need to go with a custom lift table.
Whatever you’re looking for in a lift, there are several things you should consider before purchasing. Read on for five questions you should ask yourself before making a decision.
1. What Type of Small Lift Table Suits My Needs?
Several types of lift tables exist, and you’ll want to determine which is best for you. To do this you’ll need to consider how the table will operate.
If you’ll be working in an environment without access to power outlets, look into battery-powered lifts. Choose the power options and other functions that work for what you need.
2. How Much Weight Do I Need Lifted?
Weight requirements should always be considered when looking at small lift tables. Think of what you’ll be lifting. Whether its goods or people, you’ll need to have the right weight-lifting power.
If you aren’t sure of the weight you’ll be lifting, at least make sure the lift platform is large enough to meet your size requirements.
3. What Do I Need the Lift Table For?
When comparing lifts, consider the intended purpose of your purchase. If you only need to lift small parts from time to time, your needs will be very different from someone lifting constantly.
As you look at various lifts, ask yourself if they are feasible or if you need something else (you can always contact our expert team for help!). And, if you’ll be working in a freezer, make sure the lift has the correct fluids to work properly in that environment.
4. What Safety Features Are Required?
If you’ll be using your lift table in an industrial area, make sure you know what safety features are required in your workplace.
If you’ll be using the lift in your own workspace, consider what features you want in place. Lift tables help prevent common workplace injuries on their own, but additional safety features are never a bad idea.
5. Does the Lift Have the Working Capacity I Need?
This question is especially important if you’re wanting to purchase a small lift table. Determine what your needs are, then compare tables against those requirements.
If the lift will be used for large amounts of time each day, make sure it has the ability and power to do so without wearing down too quickly. And if you need the lift to be portable, make sure you choose one that offers that capability.
Focus On Your Needs
Whatever your needs are, keeping these questions in mind will help you choose the right lift table for your shop. Take all aspects of use and ability into consideration before making a purchase.
While many lifts will be tempting because of low prices, don’t react too quickly. Doing so may land you with a lift that doesn’t meet your needs.
To discuss your specific lift table needs, contact us today.
5 Uses for a Hydraulic Lift Table
Are you struggling to lift certain materials? There’s no need to work up a sweat or break your back. Hydraulic lift tables, or scissor lifts, can help you lift and hoist certain materials. They’re also cost-effective and durable.
Lift tables help get the job done and reduce workplace fatigue. But do you really need a lift table? Lift tables are versatile but it’s also important to understand how they’re used for specialized tasks.
Here are five common uses of scissor lift tables.
1. Reaching Hard-to-Reach Places
With the rise of eCommerce, warehouses deal with multiple shipments, so they need a method for shipping and storing products.
Products at the warehouse are often displayed in high or hard-to-reach areas. Because stored products are hard to reach, hydraulic lift tables help warehouse employees load and unload products. The scissor lift mechanism allows the table to stay low or reach higher levels. A warehouse worker can easily increase height to load objects and decrease the height to store products on a truck.
2. Transporting and Tending to Patients
When you go to the dentist or doctor, have you noticed the nurse or doctor easily adjusts your chair? This is done with the help of hydraulics. You can be positioned high or low and at a certain angle. To easily administer medical practices without discomfort, hydraulics help put the patient in the right position.
Scissor lifts are also used to transfer patients from a stretcher to a hospital bed and during surgery.
3. Loading and Unloading
Do you wonder how lots of equipment is loaded into trucks? Typically, a company will use a hydraulic system to load boxes and other materials. Scissor lifts help load these materials efficiently, increasing and decreasing height to enter and exit the truck bed.
Hydraulic systems are helpful when loading heavy materials such as machinery. Hydraulics are also used during unloading, making the process move quickly.
4. Moving Workers
Have you seen construction workers fix a building while up high? To get high up on buildings and platforms, they use hydraulics. Workers use scissor lifts when the work area cannot be moved or adjusted.
5. Transporting Goods
Scissor lifts are used when goods need to be transported within areas of a warehouse or storage space. This is useful when the goods are stored at great heights, need to be stored at great heights, or are too heavy to move.
Will You Use a Hydraulic Lift Table?
Is your job physically demanding? Then you should consider investing in a hydraulic lift table. Lift tables help to increase your efficiency, and hydraulics take away any stress regarding lifting and transporting heavy objects. Lange lifts are also versatile and can be used for a variety of different purposes.
Want the most reliable hydraulic lifts? Take a look at Lange Lift’s catalog: we manufacture & sell lift manual, electric, battery, air-powered – even custom!
5 Advantages of Using a Hydraulic Lift Table
Hydraulic lift tables are changing the way many industries operate from construction to welding and moving to lumber work. These powerful machines can carry up to 2.5 tons of weight with ease. They are reliable, lasting tools here to make your life much easier.
No matter if you need a little lifting help or a stable working space, these tables can do the job.
Here are five advantages of investing in a hydraulic lift table.
1. Better Employee Safety
In any physical working environment, employee safety should be the top priority.
Many employees develop back pain over extended periods of heavy lifting. The repetitive motion wears on their muscles and joints and can take years to fully recover. Employees under these conditions can also suffer sudden injury. This can happen when the body is tired or one uses an incorrect form to lift something.
The injuries are lasting, painful experiences and may cause an employee to be out of work or an employer to deal with worker’s comp.
All of this can be easily avoided when a table does the lifting for you.
2. Improved Productivity Rates
Additionally, a table can usually get the lifting done much quicker than an employee.
If you are working in construction, this means you can get more material up on the structure rather than loaded around the site. For welding or assembly areas, the ability to easily adjust your working space can significantly boost how many pieces you work on per day.
The machine is not here to replace your people. Rather, it can ease everyone’s physical workload and be an effective tool to make a job go by smoother.
3. Access to Sharper Angles
Those who plan to use their hydraulic lift table as a working space will be pleased to see the new angles they have access to.
The machine can handle heavy weight for extended periods of time, and it only takes a push of a button to adjust its height and angle. This means you can bring whatever you are working on as high as you want for inspection and lower it back down to get to work. You may find this new perspective opens doors in your creativity when welding or your precision in construction cuts.
4. Mobile-Friendly Machinery
Many labor jobs require employees to work on-site, and locations often vary based on the project.
Having a lift table in your mobile toolbox can transform the way you operate on a site. It brings all the benefits mentioned above right to the place where your work matters most.
Investing in this tool shows you care about the final results, and you’re passionate about finding the best way to complete a project.
5. Cost-Efficient Investment
Speaking of investment, don’t let the price tag delay your decision. Hydraulic lift tables basically pay for themselves in the long run.
When you take into account the value of employee safety, the more projects you can complete thanks to increased productivity, and the accuracy of such projects, the decision is almost a no-brainer.
Plus, these tools are built to last. Their longevity can have you breathing easy for years after your initial investment.
Choose Your Hydraulic Lift Table
Stop waiting to take the standard of your work to the next level. With one tool, you can improve the quality of your employees’ working conditions and the efficiency of clients’ final results. Your hydraulic lift table is the missing tool you need to take on more work with less stress.
Ready to choose the perfect table for you? Contact us today to make your decision and place an order!