Hörmann Transdek launches scissor lift range
A new range of scissor lifts has been unveiled by Hörmann Transdek, which it says are ideal for loading bay areas, especially in the retail sector where space can be restricted.
“The new range provides a fast, efficient, and safe way to load and unload trailers with bed heights up to 1590 mm,” said the company.
“Suitable for serving vehicles at traditional docks or level access bays, Hörmann Transdek scissor lifts can also be used for moving goods between split levels in factories and warehouses.
“Serving both internal and external locations, the unique low profile design scissor lifts are primarily designed to be surface mounted which means there is no need for expensive pits or civils works on site.
“This reduces costs and unnecessary disruption for the customer and allows for rapid installation, which can be achieved in under one day.”
The range is available in two sizes: 6 or 9-cage variants offering lifting capacities of up to 3000 Kg. Covered pod options can also be provided for external applications.
The lifts are fitted with a gas sprung heavy duty bridge plate which is said to ensure safe and precise bridging between the platform and the trailer, whilst a hydraulic, fixed lead-on ramp with a low gradient provides easy, safe access at ground level.
“The lifts are operated via a simple set of hand-held controls, from either ground level or within the platform to offer greater flexibility for any application,” said Hörmann Transdek.
CE marked and built in conformity with EN1570 and the Machinery Directive, the company says the scissor lifts are built for a lifetime of robust and safe operation.
Designed with operator safety as a priority, a range of safety features have been incorporated, including a curtain to prevent access under the platform when it is in a raised position, electronic safety edges fitted around the lift table, a sliding personnel gate and fall protection gates with robust locking mechanisms.
James MacDonald, business development manager for Hörmann Transdek, added: “Our new range of UK manufactured scissor lifts simply remove the headaches logistic professionals face when it comes to lifting and moving goods around their network.
“They provide a rugged, safe and reliable operation whether loading/unloading vehicles or lifting goods between split levels. Their rapid installation together with their optimal flexibility offer logistics and warehousing operators a truly cost-effective solution for their material and goods handling needs.
“Whilst we expect that the majority of scissor lifts that will be supplied into the market will be surface-mounted, with our unique design we can easily install these into existing pits to accommodate every application.
“At Transdek we provide the engineering skills and project management expertise to facilitate any site-specific needs and deliver tailored solutions as required, our doors are always open, and we actively encourage clients to visit our UK factory to further see how we can help them.”
To demonstrate the fast and effective operation of the Hörmann Transdek scissor lift, the company has produced a short video which is available to view at the Transdek UK Ltd YouTube channel.
Founded in 1997, Yorkshire based Hörmann Transdek are experts in the manufacture of specialist loading bay equipment. The company offers a range of products said to provide reduced installation times and help speed loading/unloading operations. The range includes surface-mounted, rapid-install double deck lifts designed to load high-capacity double deck trailers, V2G (vehicle to ground) lifts for loading vehicles on level-access sites, dock levellers, scissor lifts and mezzanine goods lifts.
Hörmann Transdek has been awarded the Queen Award for Enterprise: Innovation on three occasions, and is now part of the privately owned garage and industrial doors specialist Hörmann Group.
