What It Is For
- Raising work to a comfortable height so nobody has to bend over it
- Serving as an adjustable workbench that suits each step of the job
- Moving parts along a production line
- Lifting loads onto benches or machines without manual handling
These go by several names — lift table, scissor table, electric lift table — all referring to the same family of equipment.
What to Consider
- The load weight (capacity)
- The lift height required
- The platform size — it has to fit the work
- The net weight of the table itself, if it will be moved often or loaded into a vehicle
- How often it will be used — this decides between manual and electric
Manual or Electric?
| Manual (hydraulic) | Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Pros | Light, affordable, easy to move, nothing to charge | Fast, far less effort, right for frequent use |
| Cons | A high lift means a lot of pumping, and it tires the operator with heavy use | Costs more, and the battery has a service life and needs looking after |
For occasional lifts at modest heights, manual is better value. For all-day use or high lifts, electric pays for itself in time saved and operator fatigue avoided.
Available Ranges
AS series — Compact lift tables
Single or double scissor depending on the height you need. The most commonly used range.
AS20 200 kg · AS30 300 kg · AS35D 350 kg
BS series — Heavy duty
A stronger frame than the AS range for heavier loads and regular use.
BS500D 500 kg · BS800D 800 kg
ALT series — Aluminium
The lightest option — light enough to load into a vehicle, for delivery work or jobs on site.
ALT10 100 kg
BSS series — Stainless steel
Resists rust and moisture, so it suits cold rooms and damp areas. The trade-off is a higher price than painted steel.
Available in 100, 200 and 500 kg
ES series — Electric
Motor driven instead of hand pumping — faster and far less tiring for frequent use. Single and double scissor available.
Single stage 300-1,000 kg · Double stage 300-800 kg
HIW series — Electric, extra heavy duty
The highest capacity in the range, for lifting very heavy loads day in and day out.
Capacity 500-3,000 kg
OP and FT series — Order pickers
Lift higher than a standard table, made for picking and placing stock on high racking. Some models are self-propelled.
Order pickers OP200, OT200 and OT200A · Self-propelled FSEP, FJY, JY, AWP and FAWP