Lift Tables – All You Need To Know
As the name suggests, lift tables are used to raise, maneuver and lift heavy items. They are essential for improving ergonomics and preventing workers from experiencing strain through manually lifting heavy items. Operators can easily position material at any angle and height without any riskof injury or accidents.
Overview
Lift tables are highly desired in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, automotive industries, and areas which demand movement of heavy objects. Lift tables are available in varying capacities, material, and forms to suit the operational needs of all sectors. Some popular lift tables include:
Manual Lift Tables
Manual lift tables are equipped with a mechanical system. Operators raise and lower the table using a rotating lever.
Electric Hydraulic Scissor Lift Tables
These units feature a fully powered mechanism. Operators raise and lower loads by pressing buttons on a hand controller.
Pneumatic Scissor Lift Tables
Pneumatic Scissor Lift Tables are equipped with foot operated controls for raising and lowering the scissor platform.
Air Bag Lift Tables
Air Bag Technology is utilized to raise pallets, bins and other material. These lift tables feature pressure relief valves to prevent the air bag from over inflating, as well as a captured scissor track to provide stability, and safety while raising and lowering.
Ground Lift Scissor Tables
Ground lift scissor tables make material handling operations even more efficient by allowing products and materials to be loaded onto its platform with pallet trucks. Once the material has been loaded onto the platform, it can be raised at a desired working height.
Portable Scissor Lift Tables
A conventional scissor lift table is equipped with smooth rolling casters to make the lift table portable and accessible to different areas and across a variety of surfaces.
Lift and Tilt Workstations Tables
These units allow operators to lift and tilt the platform at the same time. It features a wide width lip to support containers when tilted.
Workstation Electric Hydraulic Scissor Tables
These lift tables are designed to raise products or material up to an ergonomic working height. They maximize safety and require minimum space making material handling easier and efficient.
Vestil Electric Hydraulic Scissor Lift Tables
From the above, the most commonly used lift tables are “Electric Hydraulic Scissor Lift Tables”.
AMPS Supply is a proud distributor of Vestil Equipment. Its EHLT model is available with the following features:
Features

- Electric toe guard to protect pinch points during lowering of the table
- Internal safety velocity fuse to maintain platform height in event of hose or fitting failure
- 24V AC push button hand control
- Maintenance prop
- Upper travel limit switch to stop table at maximum height.
- 2HP, 460V, 3 phase, 60 Hz totally enclosed motor standard, other voltages available.
- 3000 psi hydraulic component rating.
- Capacities ranging from 1000 lbs to 12000 lbs
- Raised Height ranging from 43” to 82”
- Lowered Height ranging from 7” to 14”
- Platform Sizes [WxL]: 24″x48″, 30″x60″, 40″x48″, 48″x48″ and 48″x72″
- Stainless Steel options are also available
Attachments and Options
We also provode multiple options, attachments and parts that go with EHLT model Electric Hydraulic Lift Tables like:
- Hand Control Pedestal
- 2 and 4 Button Hand Controllers
- Programmable Height Option
- Manual Built-in Carousel Option
- Safety Accordion Skirt
- Voltage Change Options
If your operations require frequent movement of heavy lifts then lift tables are an essential element for improving worker safety, and productivity. They can also enable you to improve operational excellence by accomplishing more tasks in less time. For handling hazardous material or conducting operations in low temperatures, a stainless steel lift table can be considered.
For more information regarding which lift table to choose for your project, or industry visit here and explore our wide range of lift tables.






