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What Are the Pros and Cons of Hydraulic Platform Lifts?

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The lifts and elevators around us function on three different types of drive systems: electrical, traction, and hydraulic. The most interesting one to understand and read is the hydraulic platform lifts, and we have covered the details in this post. Machine powered by a hydraulic cylinder  - O ldmateelevators WHAT IS HYDRAULIC LIFT? A hydraulic lift is a machine powered by a hydraulic cylinder system to move and position the cab. The design varies based on the application, but the overall function and components of any hydraulic lift , including hydraulic platform lift, are almost similar – A hydraulic cylinder enclosing a piston A reservoir for oil storage A pump for generating fluid energy A motor to generate mechanical power Valves for manipulating fluid flow WHAT COMPONENTS CONSTITUTE TO FORM A HYDRAULIC LIFT? Let us quickly go through the interacting systems or the critical components of a hydraulic platform lift. THE CIRCUITS ...

Industries Where Hydraulic Lift Carts Are Used the Most

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  Safety is paramount in industrial and commercial settings, but productivity must not be affected. Hydraulic lift carts can be very useful in material handling in areas like warehouses, factories, distribution centres, and much more. They help a lot in relaying the logistics and operation, and they play a major role in making workplaces safer and more efficient. Mechanical devices fitted with hydraulic lifting - O ldmateelevators WHAT ARE HYDRAULIC LIFT CARTS? Hydraulic lift carts are also called hydraulic lift tables or hydraulic scissor lifts, and they are mechanical devices fitted with hydraulic lifting mechanisms. These tables have a platform mounted on the top that raises or lowers using hydraulic pressure. This hydraulic pressure is delivered using an electric motor or a manual pump. These hydraulic lift carts or hydraulic lift tables are used in various industries, and we will review the details of some of the most common sectors where they are commonly used. WHAT AR...

Why Are Traction Elevators Considered Safer Than Other Types?

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      Image Source:    https://www.oldmateelevators.com.au/non-stop-traction-lift/ The technology used for vertical transportation is advancing and evolving rapidly. Traction elevators are the outcome of this advanced technology, and they have emerged as the key player that allows older people and people with mobility issues to access the upper floors of a high-rise building. This post discusses the main functionality of these traction elevators, and we will also go through the pros and cons. WHAT IS A TRACTION ELEVATOR? The traction lift offered by any elevator service company is also referred to as a cable lift, counterweight lift, or rope lift. The main components of a traction elevator are –  Cables or ropes A sheave or pulley Counterweight Motor Some traction lifts also have gears between the motor and the sheave, while some lifts are directly connecting the motor and the sheave. The cable ropes are made from solid stainless steel for enhanced safety....

A Quick Guide to Functions and Uses of Hydraulic Lifts

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                     Image Source:   https://www.oldmateelevators.com.au/commercial/ We all use hydraulic lifts and elevators very frequently in our daily lives. But only some of us are aware of how these elevators function. A wonderful scientific approach works behind the overall functioning of these hydraulic lifts or elevators. Let us understand this science in this blog post. WHAT IS A HYDRAULIC LIFT? A hydraulic lift is a heavy-duty elevator built for long-term and frequent use. It has a straightforward working mechanism that involves using hydraulic power for controlling and power generation. They are accommodating in moving people and goods vertically, and this is mainly due to the piston that moves inside the cylinder. An electric motor is installed to pump the oil into the cylinder with immense pressure that moves the piston up to elevate the hydraulic lift.  According to experts in lift modernisation works...

What Are the Uses and Advantages of Hydraulic Lifts?

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Image Source:  https://www.oldmateelevators.com.au/commercial/ Hydraulic elevators and hydraulic lifts are one of the most critical equipment used for goods and people transportation. They are more preferred and recommended than traction elevators due to their ability to carry heavy loads very easily. These lifts and elevators have become essential to our lives due to enhanced consciousness about making buildings and structures more accessible for people with disabilities and elderly people. They also provide convenience to people travelling towards the upper part of the building, where using stairs is completely impractical. In this blog post, we look at the top uses of hydraulic lifts in our daily activities. TOP USES OF HYDRAULIC LIFTS RELIABLE LIFTS Experts involved in lift modernisation consider hydraulic lifts as highly reliable lifts preferred over all other types available in the market. They are consistent, low maintenance, and easy to operate and handle. These hydraulic l...

What Features Make Hydraulic Platform Lifts So Versatile?

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Image Source:  https://www.oldmateelevators.com.au/low-rise-platform/ In manufacturing houses, warehouses, construction sites, and other similar industrial environments, people face a significant challenge of lifting heavy equipment and products. In this situation, hydraulic lifts come in very handy, as they enhance the speed, safety and efficiency of your project site incredibly. These hydraulic lifts come in various forms, and one of them is the hydraulic platform lift. This blog post focuses on this version of hydraulic lifts to understand how they benefit us. WHAT IS A HYDRAULIC PLATFORM LIFT? Hydraulic platform lifts are mainly high-capacity lifts equipped with several safety features. The top safety feature that deserves mention here is dual safety restraint maintenance bars and positive stops on all four corners. Another safety feature that will never go ignored is the dual safety restraint maintenance bars and cylinder rods and protectors. All hydraulic lifts function usin...

Home Lift Elevators – Some Crucial Questions and Their Answers

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People with mobility issues and those using a wheelchair already have a very challenging life. Their struggle continues on every step, and the presence of stairs or inaccessibility multiplies the challenges further. With the help of office and home lift elevators, however, these challenges can be mitigated and eliminated.  Residential elevators, in particular, are beneficial for older people, those having mobility issues and wheelchair users. Getting a home lift installation done should be preceded by several common questions, and some of them are present in the list of questions discussed here. Image Source:  https://www.oldmateelevators.com.au/residential/ HOME LIFT ELEVATOR FAQs What is the standard size of a residential elevator? The size of your elevator can influence your choice and requirement. The manufacturers will seek your specifications initially, and if you have some, design the lift based on them. Ideally, a home lift elevator is around 7 feet tall and between 3...

Types Of Hydraulic Lifts Commonly Seen Around Us

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Hydraulic lifts are used in various applications, and industries find them very functional and helpful. They are found in the automotive, shipping, construction, waste removal, mining and retail sectors. Using these lifts, it becomes very simple and easy to transport people up and down and also goods and equipment. There are different types of hydraulic lifts available, and in this post, we will explore some of them. Image Source:  https://www.oldmateelevators.com.au/commercial / USES OF HYDRAULIC LIFTS In commercial setups, these hydraulic lifts are preferred over all other elevators and lifts. The reason is that it is highly reliable, resistant to wear and tear and, most importantly, easy to maintain. These lifts function on hydraulic pressure as the motive force, and since the mechanism is very easy to understand, you will not even need an elevator service company for essential maintenance. WHAT IS A HYDRAULIC LIFT? These lifts use a hydraulic cylinder to lift, move or position ...

Types Of Hydraulic Lifts You See Commonly Around Us

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Commercial facilities and buildings are impossible to access entirely in the absence of several pieces of equipment, and one of them is the hydraulic lift. These lifts are available in many forms, and they are a part of different industries and sectors. They help patients, along with their hospital beds to be shifted from one floor to another and, in fact, from one building to another. Let us go through some common types of hydraulic lifts that elevator companies offer. Source:  https://www.oldmateelevators.com.au/commercial TABLE LIFTS They can move items from one floor to the workable level. Transportation companies are the biggest beneficiaries of these lifts, and they use them to lift materials onto truck beds or warehouse floors. PERSONNEL LIFTS These lifts offered by an elevator service company are designed to lift people safely to different heights for work or to move materials. These materials could be anything like electrical lines, inventory placement on mezzanine floors...

Important Steps to Take Before Commercial Lifts Installation

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A number of things could influence the overall cost of getting commercial lifts installed and therefore, it is very important that before you get one installed, you carry out a small research. This research should be basically on whether the chosen lift is going to fit your purpose not and what would be the overall cost of this installation. Here in this post, we will have a look at some common factors that will influence the final cost.  The Basic Points To Consider Are: Meeting the Codes According to the experts, no matter they are home or office lifts or residential or commercial lifts , it is very important that they meet the Building Code of Australia for Disabled Access.  However, an important point to take into note is that this will vary depending upon the application and here, a building surveyor would be able to tell you about the mandatory requirements of a project. At the same time, the residential, as well as commercial lifts, must conform to a rec...