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About Lifts

Lifts are work platforms used to raise and lower material, personnel and workpieces for loading and work positioning. They are widely used in construction, automotive and garage service, electrical and power service, telecommunications, manufacturing, inventory management, wire and cable industries, paining and other applications where access to above ground locations is crucial. Lifts may be actuated by hand cranks, screw drives, foot pumping and ratcheting, pneumatic air cylinders and air motors, hydraulic cylinders and motors, or electrical motors.


Products & Services Related to Lifts
Dock Lifts
Dock lifts are platforms used to raise and lower material, personnel and workpieces for loading and positioning.
Forklifts
Forklifts are used to engage, lift and transfer palletized loads. They can be divided into eight numbered classes and categorized by drive type. This product area also includes fork trucks.
Industrial Carts and Industrial Trucks
Industrial carts and industrial trucks are used to transport equipment or materials. There are many different types of products.
Industrial Manipulators and Industrial Lifters
Industrial manipulators and industrial lifters are used to move and position materials, products, parts, and tools. Commonly used attachments include hooks, magnets, electromagnets, core grips, suction cups, pneumatic clamps and vacuum pads.
Lift Tables
Lift tables are used to raise and position workpieces for ergonomic access.  They are used for material positioning, load positioning, or lifting.
Pallet Jacks
Pallet jacks are used to lift and transport pallets. Typically, they only lift a pallet high enough off the ground to allow the pallet to be transported. There are various drive and lift configurations options.  



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