In our previous articles, we reviewed the basics of hydraulics and categorised lifts according to their type and use. However, these lifts are often part of a system, and when assembling such a system, there are numerous accessories available to ensure that the lift or system best suits the user's needs.
Some of the accessories for mechanical and hydraulic lifts can be used interchangeably, but there are some that are almost exclusively used for hydraulic They can be used to enhance the functionality of hoists. Let's see which ones are the most common!
Wheels and castors
One of them most basic, most common accessory, which is part of the standard equipment for factory-movable lifts. It can be made of metal (mainly steel alloy), made of hard plastic or possibly solid rubber. Often, only the tread surface is coated with plastic or rubber.
Their axles can be fixed or rotating, depending on whether stability or mobility is prioritised.
Rubber buckets, rubber patties
Practically speaking, the all types of hoists A useful and frequently used accessory. Reinforced, compressed rubber blocks and pads are available in countless sizes for users, whether for protecting objects placed on the lift (e.g. a car on a claw lift) or for preventing them from moving (e.g. rubber bricks on the edges of the lifting table).
Hard rubber is not only resistant to pressure and abrasion, but also to oils, fuels and lubricants, as well as atmospheric conditions.
Side walls
Mechanical or hydraulic lifting tables popular accessory that prevents the lifted load from rolling off, its safe loading, possibly with straps or other high tensile strength binding materials also enable recording. The side walls, usually made of steel, can be fixed to the lift, fixed or removable.
Their size is adapted to the size of the lifting table, but their height varies depending on the method of use and the load.
Ramps
The customised to individual requirements, In the case of lowered lifts, their use is not necessary, but in the absence of a pit, a couple of ramps come in very handy, which makes it easier to drive up with a vehicle or lift the load onto the platform.
Metal ramps have varying load capacities, and folding versions are easier to move and store when not in use.
These are the most commonly used accessories for customising lifts, but there are of course many other tools available (adapters, swivel bases, frames that can be attached to mine edges, etc.) can make lifting easier. Our expert staff know the most and our contact details are readily available for any lifting task personalised solution.
