ATI hydraulic lift tables are available in standard capacities from 500 to 10,000 lb, with custom-built models available for loads up to 50,000 lb. The appropriate capacity should be selected based on the maximum load, platform dimensions, load distribution, and application requirements.

ATI standard hydraulic lift tables can provide raised heights of up to 70 inches. The required lift height depends on the workstation, transfer point, loading height, and required ergonomic working position.

A mobile hydraulic lift table can be equipped with wheels or self-propelled drives, allowing it to be repositioned between work areas. A stationary lift table is generally installed at a fixed workstation or production location. Mobile configurations are particularly useful when the same lifting equipment is needed at multiple locations.

Hydraulic lift tables can be configured with different power and control options depending on the application. ATI offers hydraulic systems with electric, manual, and other power configurations, as well as self-propelled options for applications requiring greater mobility and frequent movement.

Key considerations include load capacity, platform size, minimum and maximum height, vertical travel, mobility requirements, lifting frequency, power source, control method, operating environment, and required safety features. For specialized applications, factors such as dock access, custom platform configurations, and automation requirements should also be evaluated.

Choose a lift table designed and manufactured to applicable ANSI/ASME and OSHA safety requirements. Verify that the table has appropriate safety features such as load-rated components, guarding or safety rails where required, emergency stop controls, mechanical safety devices, and stable locking or braking systems. Also follow the manufacturer’s operating, inspection, and maintenance instructions, and ensure operators are properly trained.

Consider the load weight and dimensions, required lifting height, movement and positioning requirements, operating frequency, available floor space, environmental conditions, and applicable safety requirements. Matching equipment capacity and configuration to the application is essential for safe operation.

Operators should verify rated load capacity, inspect equipment before use, secure loads properly, maintain adequate clearance, keep aisles and work areas clear, and prevent unauthorized personnel from entering active lifting or handling areas. OSHA also requires rigging equipment to be inspected before each shift and removed from service when defective.

Inspection frequency depends on the equipment type, manufacturer recommendations, operating conditions, and applicable regulations. Rigging equipment used for material handling should be inspected before each shift and as necessary during use, while damaged equipment should be removed from service.

Common hazards include overloading, falling or unsecured loads, equipment failure, inadequate operator training, blocked aisles, insufficient clearance, unstable storage, and damaged lifting accessories. OSHA recommends stable storage, clear passageways, appropriate load limits, and regular equipment inspection to reduce these risks.

Applicable requirements depend on the equipment and workplace. OSHA’s material-handling provisions address issues such as safe clearances, unobstructed aisles, secure storage, load limits, rigging inspection, and guarding. Specific crane, hoist, lift, forklift, or rigging applications may also be subject to additional OSHA requirements and applicable consensus standards.

An industrial jib crane is a localized lifting system with a horizontal boom that supports a hoist for moving and positioning loads within a defined work area. Jib cranes are commonly used for machine loading, assembly, maintenance, fabrication, material transfer and repetitive lifting operations.

Common configurations include floor-mounted or freestanding jib cranes, portable jib cranes and telescopic mast jib cranes. The appropriate configuration depends on required capacity, reach, rotation, available floor space, and facility layout.

Select a jib crane based on the maximum load weight, required lifting height, horizontal reach, operating radius, rotation requirements, frequency of use and available structural support. The crane should be specified for the actual working envelope rather than load capacity alone.

Yes. Industrial jib cranes can be configured with customized boom lengths, heights, rotation, mounting arrangements and hoist options. ATI provides custom-engineered crane solutions for specialized material handling and facility requirements.

Jib cranes are commonly used in manufacturing plants, aerospace facilities, automotive operations, warehouses, fabrication shops, maintenance departments, assembly areas, and other industrial environments requiring localized lifting.

Forklift attachments are specialized devices that expand a forklift’s material handling capabilities beyond standard forks. Common options include side shifters, fork positioners, clamps, rotators, push-pull attachments, fork extensions, drum handlers and booms for handling different load types and applications.

Common forklift attachments include side shifters for lateral positioning, fork positioners for adjusting fork spacing, carton and paper roll clamps for non-palletized loads, rotators for turning or dumping loads, push-pulls for slip-sheet handling, and fork extensions for longer loads.

Select an attachment based on the load’s weight, dimensions, shape, center of gravity, handling method, required movement, forklift capacity, carriage class, hydraulic requirements, and operating environment. The attachment should be matched to both the forklift and the specific material being handled.

Yes, a forklift attachment adds weight to the truck and can move the load farther from the forklift’s fulcrum, affecting the load center and available lifting capacity. Always verify the rated capacity of the complete forklift-and-attachment combination before operation.

Operators should be trained on the specific attachment and its limitations. Check the attachment’s rated capacity, maintain required visibility, inspect load-bearing and hydraulic components, follow the forklift manufacturer’s instructions, and ensure capacity and identification information are updated when required. OSHA also requires retraining when a new attachment is added.

Consider the load weight and dimensions, center of gravity, required lift height, reach, travel path, duty cycle, available floor space, operating environment, power source, and how the load will be positioned or transferred. Selecting equipment based on the complete application—not capacity alone—helps ensure proper performance and safe operation.

Start with the heaviest load that must be handled, including pallets, fixtures, slings, lifting beams, or other attachments. Also consider typical operating loads, load distribution, and center of gravity rather than selecting equipment based only on an occasional maximum weight.

Evaluate the worker’s handling height, load weight and geometry, lifting frequency, reach distance and required positioning or rotation. Lift tables and other ergonomic lifting solutions can bring materials to a more suitable working height and reduce repetitive manual lifting and bending.

The environment can influence equipment materials, power requirements, protection, mobility and configuration. Consider whether the equipment will operate indoors or outdoors and whether the application involves cleanliness requirements, limited space, unusual temperatures, corrosive conditions or integration with other machinery before selecting a lifting system.

Two systems with the same rated capacity can perform very differently depending on reach, lift height, load geometry, duty cycle, workspace, loading method and required movement. Application-based selection helps ensure the equipment fits the actual material handling process rather than simply meeting a weight requirement.

A crane remote control system allows an operator to control crane functions wirelessly, typically through a handheld transmitter and crane-mounted receiver. It can control functions such as hoisting, lowering, trolley travel, bridge travel, and auxiliary equipment while allowing the operator to position themselves for better load visibility.

Important features can include an emergency stop, fail-safe operation during signal loss, unique transmitter-receiver pairing, reliable radio communication, durable enclosures, and appropriate ingress protection. Safety-related control functions should be selected and integrated according to the crane application and applicable requirements.

A properly designed system should incorporate a fail-safe response so that loss of communication does not result in uncontrolled crane movement. Depending on the system design, the crane may stop motion and require a deliberate reset or reconnection before operation resumes.

Evaluate the crane type and capacity, required motions, operating range, facility layout, load visibility, duty cycle, environmental conditions, number of cranes operating nearby, and required safety functions. The remote control should be matched to the crane’s electrical control system and the specific material-handling application.

Consider temperature, dust, moisture, vibration, impact exposure, electromagnetic interference, and the presence of other wireless equipment. Industrial environments such as foundries and steel facilities may require rugged, higher-IP-rated equipment and application-specific environmental protection.

A knuckle boom crane is a truck-mounted crane with an articulated, folding boom. The jointed boom can extend, fold, and position loads precisely, allowing the crane to reach over, beyond, and underneath its mounting point. ATI truck-mounted knuckle cranes are available with telescopic boom configurations and powered mast rotation.

Knuckle boom cranes are commonly used for truck loading and unloading, industrial maintenance, equipment installation, assembly operations, machine loading, and handling large or awkward loads. Their compact folding design is particularly useful where working space is limited.

Select capacity based on the load weight, required working radius, lift height and mounting configuration. A crane’s maximum rated capacity applies at a specific operating range, so the required load and reach should be evaluated together rather than selecting a crane based only on its maximum capacity. ATI offers truck-mounted knuckle cranes in 2,000- 4,000 and 6,000-lb capacity classes.

Yes. Knuckle boom crane systems can be configured around the required lifting capacity, reach, power source, controls, mounting arrangement and application requirements. ATI also provides custom-engineered truck crane solutions for specialized industrial applications.

Depending on the configuration, control options can include standard mast-mounted manual controls, remote pendant controls, and wireless controls. Remote controls can help operators position themselves where they have better visibility of the load and work area.

A workstation crane is a lightweight overhead lifting system designed to move materials within a specific work area. It improves productivity by reducing manual lifting, minimizing worker fatigue, and enabling precise load positioning for assembly, manufacturing, packaging, and maintenance operations.

Workstation cranes are designed for lighter loads, shorter spans, and ergonomic material handling at individual workstations or production cells. Traditional overhead bridge cranes typically handle heavier capacities and larger facility-wide lifting applications.

Common workstation crane configurations include bridge cranes, monorail cranes, enclosed track systems, ceiling-mounted cranes and freestanding workstation cranes. Each design serves different workflow, space, and load-handling requirements.

Workstation cranes reduce manual lifting, repetitive strain injuries, and operator fatigue by allowing workers to move loads with minimal physical effort. Properly designed systems also improve load control and help create safer work environments.

Workstation cranes are widely used in manufacturing, automotive assembly, aerospace, warehousing, metal fabrication, food processing, pharmaceutical production and maintenance operations where repetitive lifting and material movement are required.

Common textile machinery hazards include moving and rotating parts, nip points, unguarded machine areas, unexpected startup, and material-handling risks. OSHA requires appropriate machine guarding and safety measures to protect workers from these hazards.

Keep lifting operations near waist height, reduce excessive bending and reaching, use rollers or lift tables to reposition loads, and select handling equipment based on roll weight and dimensions. Proper employee training should complement mechanical handling solutions.

Manufacturers can reduce handling risks by using appropriately rated mechanical lifting and transport equipment, keeping loads close to the operator where practical, minimizing manual repositioning, and designing workstations around ergonomic lifting heights. OSHA recommends mechanical lifts, carts, rollers, and elevating tables for textile material handling.

Use mechanical lifting equipment, ceiling tracks, carts, rollers, elevating tables or other appropriate material-handling equipment instead of relying on manual lifting. OSHA specifically recommends mechanical lifts and elevating equipment to reduce injury risks during fabric handling.

Yes. Custom lifting and positioning equipment can be designed around specific roll dimensions, load capacities, machine heights, workspace limitations, and production requirements.

An industrial scissor lift table is used to raise, lower, position, feed, align, accumulate, and transfer materials to a more suitable working height. Applications include manufacturing, assembly, packaging, warehousing, pallet handling, and material staging.

Air Technical Industries offers scissor lift tables across a wide capacity range. Standard hydraulic models are available from 500 to 10,000 lb., while larger custom or specialized models can handle loads up to 50,000 lb.

Lift height depends on the model and configuration. ATI hydraulic scissor lift tables are available with raised heights up to 70 inches, while Zero-Low models can provide lift heights up to 96 inches. Multi-stage scissor lifts can be designed for heights up to 20 ft dependent only on the length of the scissors.

Yes. Scissor lift tables can be customized with different platform sizes, capacities, power systems, mobility options, controls, safety features, conveyors and automation interfaces to meet specific load, workflow and facility requirements.

Yes. ATI offers hydraulic, electric, air-powered, and mechanical screw-operated configurations. The appropriate system depends on factors such as load capacity, duty cycle, lifting speed, operating environment and control requirements.

Select a dock lift based on the total gross load, including the pallet, material, pallet jack or forklift, and any other equipment that will be on the platform. Platform dimensions, axle loading, loading frequency, and lift height should also be considered during selection.

Important dock lift safety features can include anti-skid platform surfaces, toe guards, guardrails or other guarding where required, mechanical safety stops, and controls designed for the operating environment. The appropriate features depend on the lift design, installation and application.

A pallet inverter rotates an entire palletized load, allowing operators to access the bottom of the load without manually unloading and rebuilding it. This can be useful for replacing damaged products, transferring loads between pallets, or changing pallet configurations.

Yes. Depending on the pallet inverter design, the load can be rotated through a specified range, and some models can stop at intermediate angles rather than completing a full 180° rotation.

Yes. Dock lifts support loading and unloading between ground and truck or dock elevations, while pallet inverters help reposition or rotate palletized materials. Both can be used in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and other material handling applications where their capacity and configuration match the operating requirements.

A Tele-Mast Straddle Crane is used to lift, transport and position oversized or bulky loads in industrial facilities. Its telescopic mast and mobile design make it useful where conventional overhead cranes or forklifts may have limited access.

Air Technical Industries Tele-Mast Straddle Crane models are available with lifting capacities up to 60,000 lb., depending on the model and configuration.

Lifting height varies by model. For example, ATI models provide under-beam heights ranging from 12 to 18 ft. and raised under-beam heights from 20 to 28 ft. Custom or modified configurations may also be available for specific applications.

Yes. ATI offers self-propelled Tele-Mast Straddle Crane configurations, including models with powered steering and available two-wheel or four-wheel-drive configurations. Towable versions are also available for applications that do not require self-propelled operation.

Consider the load weight and dimensions, required lifting height, span, overall travel area, indoor or outdoor environment, mobility requirements, lifting frequency, and required attachments. ATI can also evaluate the application and develop a modified or custom straddle crane when a standard configuration is not suitable.

Common types include lifting beams and spreader bars, lifting forks, coil and reel lifters, barrel lifters, clamps, magnets, vacuum lifters, grapples and specialized load-handling attachments. The appropriate device depends on the load shape, weight, center of gravity, handling method, and application requirements.

Consider the load weight and dimensions, center of gravity, available lifting points, load material, required lifting orientation, crane or hoist capacity, operating environment and frequency of use. For specialized loads, a custom-engineered below-the-hook lifting device can be designed around the specific application.

Yes. Custom below-the-hook lifting devices can be engineered for unusual load shapes, specialized lifting points, specific clearances, unique handling requirements and application-specific capacities. ATI offers custom solutions in addition to standard devices such as universal spreader bars, lifting forks, coil and reel lifters and barrel lifters.

Below-the-hook lifting equipment is used across manufacturing, steel and metal processing, automotive, aerospace, energy, construction, warehousing, transportation, and other industrial environments where loads require controlled overhead lifting or positioning.

ASME B30.20 covers requirements related to the marking, construction, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation of below-the-hook lifting devices. ASME BTH-1 provides design criteria and is intended to be used with B30.20. The current ASME B30.20 edition is 2025.