Safety and efficiency are top priority considerations for everyone in the material handling industry. Automation and advances in technology have played a key role in improving conditions in the workplace. When used in conjunction with some tried-and-true machinery, the results are impressive. One machine proving to be indispensable when it comes to safety and efficiency is the Lift Table. 

The Importance of Lift Tables in Enhancing Safety and Efficiency

Consider the scenario where a warehouse or distribution center receives a shipment of 200 packages, each weighing between 150 and 300 pounds. The packages need to be stored on shelving approximately six feet above floor level. One way to accomplish this task is having workers manually lift and move these packages. Doing so, however, will require considerable time and energy, and it carries with it the risk that workers will be injured by this heavy lifting and repetitive motion.  

Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Insurance company Frankenmuth lists musculoskeletal disorders as a leading source of workplace injury.  Musculoskeletal disorders are typically the result of worker overexertion. Lifting heavy packages or loads by hand is a prime cause, along with turning, reaching, lowering, pushing, carrying or throwing.  All of these actions can be part of the daily routine of an assembly line, distribution center or warehouse worker – anyone involved in material handling.  

How Lift Tables Mitigate Workplace Injuries and Improve Logistics

The Lift Table eliminates or minimizes the need for human handling of heavy packages by allowing materials to be raised to the proper height mechanically. This is accomplished through the use of a scissors mechanism to raise or lower heavy loads and allow for easy loading and unloading of pallets or conveyors. It will handle a wide range of materials, from small packages all the way up to heavy machinery.

It speeds up the handling of materials in the assembly line and works well with other forms of warehouse automation, such as robotic order pickers and conveyor systems. In fact, some Lift Table models feature a turntable top with 360-degree rotation to spin loads easily for loading and unloading of materials. 

Benefits of a Lift Table

The Lift Table is a game-changer in terms of productivity, efficiency, and safety. The integration helps achieve a seamless flow of goods throughout the facility.  

Maximizing Productivity and Space with Lift Tables in Material Handling

Another advantage that a Lift Table brings to the materials handling process is its ability to help with space optimization. Floor space is often at a premium in warehouses and distribution centers. The Lift Table can mitigate this challenge by allowing packages to be stacked vertically; and, particularly at higher levels, the task is accomplished far more easily by machine than by humans.

For any materials handling facility whose priorities include both greater efficiency and reduced worker injuries, the Lift Table is a piece of equipment that belongs in your fleet.

Cherry’s Industrial Equipment offers a wide selection of Corrosion Resistant, Electric, Hydraulic, Manual, Mechanical, Pneumatic, and custom lift tables from top manufacturers including Presto and Southworth. For low-cost ergonomic work assistance for your materials handling needs, let’s have a conversation.

If you want to know more about Lift Table safety benefits and how it can help your organization, please contact Cherry’s Industrial Service Department at 877-350-2748 or email [email protected]. We’re here to help! 

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