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What Presto Lifts Needs to Know to Quote the Right Machine

Posted by on October 9, 2013 Comments Off on What Presto Lifts Needs to Know to Quote the Right Machine

Presto LiftsIt can be difficult to gather all the information needed to get a proper quote. Going back and forth with an end user to get more information can be time consuming and certainly doesn’t portray the image we all strive for as professional salesmen. Here’s a quick run down on the information Presto Lifts will need to generate an accurate quote the first time.

  • What’s the sequence of operation
  • Capacity
  • Lowered height
  • Raised height
  • Size of the load
  • How is it being loaded
  • How is it being off loaded
  • Air or hydraulic
  • Manual or powered
  • If multiple units, do they want them all delivered at one time
  • What’s the time frame for the order
  • Photos or Drawings of the application if available

Understandably, you may not be able to gather all this information, but if available, will make the quoting process quicker and more accurate.

Prime Alliance Marketing is a full service Material Handling Rep Agency dedicated to promoting the lines we represent and to helping our dealer base be more successful selling them.

Understanding “Platform Drift” in Hydraulic Lift Tables

Posted by on October 9, 2013 Comments Off on Understanding “Platform Drift” in Hydraulic Lift Tables

Presto Lifts Hydraulic Lift TableOnce a hydraulic scissor lift is raised, it holds a vertical elevation by restricting the oil from passing back to the reservoir. Assuming there are not external leaks, whatever “seepage” of oil occurs by the cylinder seals, check valve or lowering valve will allow the lift to gradually drift down.

It takes sophisticated and very expensive valves to maintain near zero drift rates. Most industrial lifts don’t demand zero drift,  a certain amount of drift down is considered acceptable, or normal.

The ANSI standard for scissor lifts and industrial tilters allows 3/4″ drift per hour on a 36″ travel unit. Presto Lifts has set a much higher standard of 3/16″ per hour drift on a 36″ travel unit.

Some other things to appreciate about drift down:

  • 3/16″ is the maximum drift. Most standard lifts don’t exhibit noticeable drift down and are well within tolerance. But there is no guarantee.
  • Holding maximum drift to 3/16″ can be as little as 1/2 a drop per minute on some lifts.
  • The cylinder stroke is not linear to the lifts’ vertical travel. At the very bottom and very top of the travel, the cylinder stroke is minimal, a lift is more likely to have drift at these levels.
  • Higher travel and larger capacity lifts are less sensitive to drift down. They require more displacement of oil to raise them and therefore are less sensitive to “drips per hour” to drift down. Unfortunately, the reverse is also true, the smallest, light duty lifts may be highly sensitive to drift down.
  • As the oil warms and thins out, the viscosity lowers and the lift is more likely to drift down.

If an application requires a lift to hold an elevation, without drift, for an extended period of time, it must be addressed prior to the sale. There are several options that can minimize or stop drift altogether.

  1. Minimum Drift Valve: The down valve is a source of drift. Presto Lifts can add an additional valve at the pump to reduce seepage through the pump (and back to the reservoir).
  2. Mechanical Props: Support legs that fold down from the platform and assume the load from the hydraulics. These legs can be manual or powered.

Presto Lifts Floor Level Turntable

Posted by on October 8, 2013 Comments Off on Presto Lifts Floor Level Turntable

Presto Lifts Floor Level Lift with TurntableChanging direction in a tight space is always a challenge. This automotive plant has a cart that needs to maneuver within a very tight work cell area several times a day. The solution needed to be floor level and rotate 360 degrees. Presto Lifts Floor Level Turntable (TNT) offered 100 lbs capacity, 1/4″ ground clearance, 36″ deep x 56″ wide, with a 6″ yellow toe guard. Now the cart is brought to the cell rolled on to the Floor Level TNT and rotated until work is complete.

Think about how often you see someone pushing and pulling pallets and carts back and forth trying to get into position. Or using a forklift to nudge a pallet 90 degrees? This may be the solution for Saving Time and Money.

Cogan Safegarde® Industrial Bulk Storage Lockers

Posted by on October 7, 2013 Comments Off on Cogan Safegarde® Industrial Bulk Storage Lockers

Cogan Safegarde LockersBig or small, personal or industrial, Cogan Safegarde bulk storage lockers are custom-built for your needs. Engineered strong to withstand the rigorous demands of daily use, our storage lockers are made of heavy-duty 2″ x 2″ x 10GA welded wire mesh framed in a 1 1/4″ x 1 1/4″ x 12GA structural angle. The open wire mesh design ensures all safeguarded property is in constant view, while allowing air to circulate and light to penetrate fully. Multiple adjustable shelves provide versatility to store a variety of items. Ideal for changing and break rooms, inventory and order control, or any situation where bulb storage is required.

Mezzanines, Even at Over 7000 Square Feet, It’s Still a Game of Inches

Posted by on October 3, 2013 Comments Off on Mezzanines, Even at Over 7000 Square Feet, It’s Still a Game of Inches
Drawing of the Mezzanine being installed at a graphics company north of Boston

Drawing of the Cogan Mezzanine being installed at a graphics company north of Boston

Even at over 7000 square feet this, as with almost every other mezzanine is a game of inches. Trying to install steel in a space that’s already occupied is a BIG problem. Measuring the job is one of, if not the most important phases of a mezzanine job. Prime Alliance Marketing uses the latest in laser technology to assure accurate measurements. We also use our years of experience to scan the job site for obstructions or situations that might not be obvious to the less trained eye, but if not taken into account in the design, will be a problem once the steel starts going up. Stay tuned for more on this Cogan Mezzanine installation. It’s probably the most complex job that we’ve been involved in.

Cogan Mezzanine Being Installed at a Graphics Company North of Boston

Posted by on October 2, 2013 Comments Off on Cogan Mezzanine Being Installed at a Graphics Company North of Boston

This Cogan Mezzanine is being installed in a space with a previously installed mezzanine on several sides. The deck height needs to be matched and the deck from the new structure needs to run continuously onto the old structure.

  • Columns on the perimeter of the new mezzanine structure need to be placed close to the existing mezzanine’s columns to minimize the impact to traffic patterns.
  • The new structure needs to be designed to miss the existing building support columns.
  • The new structure needs to extend to the existing structure to allow the new deck to meet the existing deck.

This gallery shows some of the results from challenges that were encountered and designed into the new structure.

Special thanks to Preferred Equipment Resource for going with a Cogan Mezzanine for this job and the expert installation job from Future Installations.

Presto Lifts to Attend Fabtech 2013, Booth S4291

Posted by on October 2, 2013 Comments Off on Presto Lifts to Attend Fabtech 2013, Booth S4291

Fabtech 2013

Presto Lifts is proud to participate in this year’s Fabtech show.

November 18 -21, 2013, McCormick Place Chicago, IL, Booth S4291

At the show, we’ll have:

We look forward to seeing you there!

Why is Presto the Best Source for Pneumatic Lifts?

Posted by on October 2, 2013 Comments Off on Why is Presto the Best Source for Pneumatic Lifts?

Presto Pneumatic Lifts

 

 

 

 

 

Presto Lifts offers unmatched product selection and the best warranty in the industry…

Our range of pneumatic lifts feature:

  • Lift/Tilt and Lift/Rotate combination models, and Lift only or Tilt only function models.
  • Load capacities up to 8000 lbs.
  • Tilt models feature 30 or 45 degrees of tilt.
  • Pedestal mounted controls or foot controls.
  • Industry Best Warranty – 5 years structural, 2 years parts and a lifetime warranty on the air bag actuator.

Modified Platforms, custom lip designs and many more options are available.

For a quote or more information, call or email the Presto Sales Team. sales@prestolifts.com

Cogan High Voltage Electrical Panel Guardrail Protection

Posted by on September 12, 2013 Comments Off on Cogan High Voltage Electrical Panel Guardrail Protection
Protect your electrical panels with Cogan Guardrail

Protect your electrical panels with Cogan Guardrail

Protect vulnerable electrical equipment from collision damage with Cogan heavy-duty electrical panel guards. In a busy warehouse setting, accidents can happen without warning. Exposed or otherwise compromised electrical wires are not only costly to repair, but can be extremely dangerous for your workers. Install Cogan’s heavy-duty guardrails and direct in-plant traffic away from hazardous or structurally sensitive work areas. Engineered to withstand a 10,000 lb. impact at 4 mph, Cogan guardrails shield your equipment from even the toughest forklift collisions. All Cogan guardrails are sealed in a safety yellow powder-coated paint finish for maximum visibility and accident prevention.

Cogan’s Fire Station Gear Lockers

Posted by on September 6, 2013 Comments Off on Cogan’s Fire Station Gear Lockers

Cogan's Fire Station Gear LockersBehind every hard working man, there’s a hard working locker keeping his uniform and equipment safe and secure. Built tough to withstand rugged daily use, Cogan gear lockers are the go-to storage unit for fire station applications. Each gear locker comes standard with a top shelf, bottom shelf, coat rod, and two coat hooks. Available in a range of standard sizes with the option of a single or double swing doors. Heavy-duty construction, and durable powder-coated paint finish make Cogan gear lockers one of the sturdiest, most resilient storage solutions in the industry.