Scott on October 7th, 2009

(10016) As an expert manufacturer of cart lifting equipment, Herkules knows that a properly loaded cart can ensure that the lift lasts many years and operates in a safe manner. Below you will see two diagrams which illustrate this point.

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Ken on October 6th, 2009

(10015) Forklift trucks (or high-lows) have been around since the 1920s. The use of such vehicles in manufacturing plants was deemed a vital necessity in manufacturing and warehousing plants. By the mid 90’s, Just-in-time (JIT) delivery practices suggested that forklift trucks might be better suited for loading docks, with carts actually carrying the bins and [...]

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(10014) I have seen hundreds of scissor lift table applications and cart applications over the years. In most cases, the best workstation solution requires the integration of the lift with the cart to ensure the operator picks from the correct ergonomic work height.

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Scott on October 2nd, 2009

(10013) Herkules Equipment Corporation manufactures a line of low profile conveyor lift tables that can be as low as 4” for a lift table design, or .50” for a post lift design. While the technology used in both of these lifts is quite different, their function is very similar.

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Scott on September 24th, 2009

(10010) Herkules is a premier supplier of dunnage rack rotates which can provide a continuous supply of material to operators, robots, or forklifts. Powered by air motors or electric motors, this type of equipment is generally used in manufacturing plants or assembly plants which can not afford the lag time between loading and unloading of [...]

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(10008) Whether you are developing plans for an existing installation or a new facility you will need to understand the compressed air requirement when installing pneumatic scissor lift tables. Many of the Herkules customers complete a comprehensive review of compressed air needs at peak time and off peak times. This information provides the industrial engineers [...]

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Ken on September 21st, 2009

(10007) In this era of fuel-dependant vehicles and utilities, alternative methods of power are constantly being explored. One such application which seems to be growing in popularity is the use of wind turbines. These huge, windmill-like structures can be seen against the horizon in rural areas of the US. Since the technology is relatively new, [...]

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Todd on September 17th, 2009

(10006) Records show that Herkules Equipment Corporation was among the first companies to manufacture a pneumatic lift table for use in industrial applications around the world. Pneumatic scissor lift tables can use air bags or air cylinders as the mechanical lifting device. The majority of the lift tables use a form of air bag technology. [...]

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Ken on September 10th, 2009

(10003) Many times customers see the safety skirts on Herkules products and question the need for such a product.  Some see it as an unnecessary add on, incurring extra cost when economics discourage purchasing options on equipment.  Since statistics have shown that hand injuries remain the most reoccurring injuries in commercial environments, the use of [...]

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Todd on September 4th, 2009

(10002) Lift table technology are key enabling technologies that offer significant opportunities for technological breakthroughs and productivity improvements. Scissor lifts tables exist to extend human capabilities and improve human productivity. In a manufacturing setting, lift table technology is used to bring materials to a worksite and position them where humans can use the materials in [...]

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