Electric Lifts
Electric lifts are manufactured in many different styles and sizes for a broad range of industrial lifting purposes. Sometimes hydraulic pressure components are integrated into the lift to help give it more power in heavy duty applications, but the hydraulic system is powered by an electric motor and controlled by a control unit that allows the operator to adjust the lift to the desired height. A basic, low-capacity electric lift may be built with no hydraulic components. This is more cost-effective, but the obvious downside is that it does not have a high weight bearing capacity like a hydraulic lift.
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Applications of Electric Lifts
An electric lift can be built in the form of a table lift with a flat surface that is moved up and down by powered scissor arms that are able to fold and retract to raise and lower the table. This motion could range a few inches or even up to several feet. Wheels are sometimes fitted to the bottom of a table lift so that it can be moved around a facility. Electric lift technology is also used in lift trucks. A lift truck has low-profile arms that fit underneath a pallet and can then be raised to lift the pallet off the ground and roll it to another space. This lifting is performed by an electric motor that can be activated using buttons on the handle of the pallet truck. A forklift also uses electric lifting functions to lift heavy cargo and pallets in industrial warehouses and commercial shipping settings. Part of the forklift’s power comes from the hydraulic pressure it generates, but this pressure is created by an electric motor that forces fluid through the hoses whenever the operator moves the joystick. To stabilize a load, cables are pulled by an electric motor along with a pulley inside the lift mechanism.
Things to Consider When Choosing Electric Lifts
An electric lift is an essential tool in shipping and receiving, auto repair, agriculture, aerospace, and countless manufacturing industries. Electric lifts allow people to quickly and easily accomplish tasks that would previously have required several people and pose a greater risk of injury when handling heavy objects. All in all, strong electric lifts lead to a more efficient workplace.