Tandem Scissors Lift Table

Tandem Scissors Lift Table for Long, Oversized & Heavy Loads

Handling long, oversized, and heavy materials can create challenges for manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, and other industrial operations. Standard lift tables may not provide enough platform length or stability when the load extends across a large surface area. A tandem scissors lift table addresses this challenge by using multiple synchronized scissor lifting mechanisms within a single lifting system to provide greater support, stability, and controlled vertical movement.

Air Technical Industries (ATI) designs tandem scissor lift tables for applications that require an extended lifting surface and dependable load positioning. These heavy-duty lift tables are available with capacities from 2,000 to 50,000 lbs. and can be designed with table lengths of up to 20 feet, making them suitable for large sheets, tubular materials, bar stock, long assemblies, and other oversized loads.

What Is a Tandem Scissors Lift Table?

A tandem scissors lift table is an industrial lifting platform that uses two scissor lift mechanisms working together to raise and lower a long or large load. Compared with a conventional single-scissor lift, the tandem configuration provides support across a larger platform area, helping maintain stability when handling long materials.

The design is particularly useful when loads need to be raised to an ergonomic working height, transferred between different elevations, positioned for assembly, or integrated into a production or material handling process. By providing controlled vertical movement, the lift can reduce the need for manual lifting, bending, stretching, and awkward positioning.

ATI’s tandem configuration can also be customized for applications requiring even greater dimensions. For exceptionally long loads, triple- or quadruple-tandem designs can be engineered with overall lengths extending up to 50 feet.

Key Features of ATI Tandem Scissors Lift Tables

Extended Platform Length

Long materials require more than simply high lifting capacity. They also need adequate platform support. ATI tandem scissor lift tables can be designed with lengths up to 20 feet, providing a substantial working surface for oversized materials.

This makes the equipment suitable for handling products such as plastic and aluminum sheets, bar stock, tubular materials, long fabricated components, and other extended loads.

Heavy-Duty Load Capacities

ATI offers tandem scissor lift tables with lifting capacities ranging from 2,000 to 50,000 lbs. This broad capacity range allows the equipment to be specified for different industrial lifting requirements, from moderately heavy materials to substantial production loads.

For example, ATI’s SLTD-5072240 model is rated for 50,000 lbs., with a 72 × 240-inch table, 72-inch vertical travel, a 16-inch lowered height, and an 88-inch raised height.

Lifting Heights Up to 8 Feet

The tandem lift table can raise loads to heights of up to 8 feet, providing flexibility for material positioning, assembly, production, and ergonomic workstations. The appropriate raised height depends on the specific model and application requirements.

Pressure Relief Valve for Overload Protection

Heavy-duty lifting applications require protection against excessive loading. ATI tandem scissor lift tables are equipped with a heavy-duty pressure relief valve designed to help prevent overloading of the hydraulic system. This feature supports controlled operation and helps protect the lifting equipment when loads approach or exceed the intended operating range.

Custom Tandem Configurations

Every industrial application does not have the same load dimensions, working height, or space requirements. ATI can customize tandem lift systems to meet specific application requirements.

For applications requiring exceptionally long platforms, triple- and quadruple-tandem configurations can be designed with lengths of up to 50 feet. Customization can also be considered when the standard models do not provide the required table dimensions or lifting specifications.

Applications of Tandem Scissors Lift Tables

A tandem scissors lift table is particularly valuable when a facility needs to lift and position long or oversized materials while maintaining stable support across the load.

Common applications include:

Manufacturing and fabrication: Long metal sections, plastic sheets, aluminum materials, tubular components, and fabricated assemblies can be raised to convenient working heights for processing and assembly.

Assembly operations: Tandem lifting systems can position long products at ergonomic working heights, helping operators perform assembly tasks without repeatedly bending or reaching.

Material handling: Large or heavy loads can be raised, lowered, and positioned between different work levels as part of a material flow process.

Warehousing: Long stock and oversized materials can be positioned for storage, retrieval, inspection, or processing.

Production lines: Tandem lifts can be integrated into production systems and conveyor arrangements where long products need controlled vertical positioning. ATI has previously customized a tandem lift for a display-case manufacturer, incorporating a gravity conveyor and specific lowered and raised heights to integrate with an existing assembly line.

Why Choose a Tandem Scissors Lift Table?

The primary advantage of a tandem configuration is its ability to provide stable lifting support for loads that are too long or large for conventional lift tables. Instead of relying on a smaller lifting surface, the tandem design distributes support across an extended platform.

This can help improve material positioning, support ergonomic work practices, and create a more efficient workflow for operations involving oversized components. For facilities handling long products on a regular basis, a purpose-built tandem lift can provide a more suitable alternative to improvised lifting methods or multiple independent lifting devices.

Choose a Tandem Lift Designed for Your Application

Selecting the right lift table depends on several factors, including load weight, load dimensions, required lifting height, lowered height, platform size, operating environment, and how the equipment will integrate with the existing workflow.

Air Technical Industries provides engineered material handling solutions for demanding industrial applications. Its tandem scissors lift table range combines extended platform capability, heavy-duty lifting performance, overload protection, and custom engineering options for applications involving long, large, or heavy loads.

If your application requires a lift table longer than standard configurations, ATI can also develop customized tandem, triple-tandem, or quadruple-tandem solutions. Contact Air Technical Industries to discuss your load requirements and request a customized lifting solution.

Request a Quote for a Tandem Scissors Lift Table

Need a reliable lifting solution for long, oversized, or heavy materials? Air Technical Industries can help you select or customize a tandem scissors lift table to match your specific application requirements.

Share details such as your load weight, platform dimensions, required lifting height, lowered height, material type, and operating environment with our team. ATI can recommend a suitable configuration and explore custom tandem, triple-tandem, or quadruple-tandem designs for applications requiring extended platform lengths.

Request a quote today to discuss your material handling requirements and get a lifting solution engineered for your operation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

1. What is a tandem scissors lift table?

A tandem scissors lift table is a heavy-duty lifting platform designed with multiple synchronized scissor mechanisms to provide stable vertical lifting and positioning of long, oversized, or heavy loads.

2. What is the lifting capacity of a tandem scissors lift table?

Air Technical Industries’ tandem scissors lift tables are available with lifting capacities ranging from 2,000 to 50,000 lbs., depending on the model and application requirements.

3. How long can a tandem scissors lift table be?

Standard tandem scissors lift tables can be designed with lengths of up to 20 feet. For applications requiring greater platform lengths, custom triple- or quadruple-tandem configurations can be designed for lengths of up to 50 feet.

4. What materials can a tandem scissors lift table handle?

Tandem scissors lift tables are well suited for long and oversized materials such as plastic and aluminum sheets, bar stock, tubular materials, fabricated components, and other large industrial loads.

5. What safety features are available on tandem scissors lift tables?

Tandem scissors lift tables are equipped with a heavy-duty pressure relief valve that helps prevent hydraulic system overloading. The tandem design also provides extended load support for improved stability during lifting and positioning.