Platform takes you higher
February 1st 2011 Stertil Stokvis cuts the mustard with new scissor lifts offering bespoke platform sizes,
lifting capacities from 1,000kg and a host of safety features
Materials handling specialist Stertil Stokvis has expanded
its product portfolio with the introduction of a new
generation of scissor lift tables. The Stoklift range
features a wide selection of models offering bespoke platform
sizes and lifting capacities from 1000kg.
Scissor lift tables are one of the most widely-used and flexible
products in materials handling and Stertil Stokvis has been
supplying many different types and sizes through its loading bay
division for many years. The new Stoklift range represents a
significant investment in design and production resources to
provide quality engineered products to the UK marketplace.
Commenting on the new Stoklift range, Andy Georgiou,
general manager of Stertil Stokis's loading bay division, says: "As a
company, we have supplied loading bay equipment, including
scissor lifts, for over 50 years. However, we have now invested
heavily in both design and production facilities to produce a new
generation of scissor lift tables that we're confident will really raise
the bar in the UK. Stertil Stokvis products have always been
acknowledged for their quality and reliability and the new
Stoklifts are set to continue that tradition."
Stoklift models offer a variety of lifting heights, formats and
configurations to simplify numerous manual handling tasks
including vehicle loading and unloading, work positioning and
machine feeding. Users may specify capacities, stroke (distance of
travel) and formats to accommodate applications ranging from
simple lightweight goods handling to the most complex processlinked
machines in high-speed production lines.
Operating safety is key
All Stoklift scissor lift tables are designed and constructed to
combine outstanding performance with a long and reliable
working life. Operating safety has been an overriding
consideration with all tables meeting or exceeding the
requirements of the current edition of EN 1570 and already
incorporating features suggested in the new proposed standard
EN 1570-1 2011. The tables also comply with not only the EC
Machinery Directive but also other relevant EC Directives and
every machine is CE marked.
Standard safety features across the new Stoklift range include a
set of three independent devices that immediately stop movement
of the table if a problem is encountered. The first of these is a
constant-pressure dead-man control that operates instantly if the
operating push button is released. This feature is supported by a
contact safety edge fitted beneath all four sides of the platform
which is activated if the platform meets an obstruction during
lowering. The final element of the trio is a fast-acting emergency
stop button that may be simply pressed in an emergency to halt
all movement of the table.
Other safety features of the latest Stertil Stokvis scissor lift
tables include mechanical rising gate fins that operate
automatically when the tables' gates are shut. These fins secure
the gates and prevent them from being opened when the
platform is in the wrong position. Also, an integral pipe-break
valve is fitted to each cylinder to ensure slow, controlled descent
of the platform in the event of hydraulic failure. Every model
may be specified complete with other complementary safety
fitments including safety rails and toe boards, safety skirts and
mechanical locking safety struts to prevent movement of the lift
platform during maintenance work. Clear safety signs and
warning notices for the guidance of operators and servicing
personnel are fitted to all tables as standard.
Robustness and resilience are assured by the all-steel
construction of the new Stoklifts. Strengthened platforms
minimise distortion when loads being handled are positioned offcentre
while generously-sized base frames provide maximum
stability. Hydraulic cylinders are positioned between the scissor
legs to prevent distortion of the base frame and pivoting universal
cylinder mounts eliminate wear due to side thrusts when the lift
table is operated with an offset
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