Are you looking to purchase a hydraulic scissor lift or work positioning table that meets your specific needs? Below is the best advice and guidance that I can offer to you when shopping to buy the most cost effective product.
1. QUALITY: Look for a company who has been manufacturing hydraulic lift tables for a long time. They will not only have the knowledge and experience in designing and building the best products, but their longevity in business signifies that they have a commitment to customer satisfaction.
2. PRICE/COST EFFICIENCY: Make sure you compare “apples-to-apples” in every aspect of the lift construction. In the long run, quality materials and parts will always deliver more for your money! I am sure that you do not believe that customers really save money on inferior/less expensive products. Investing in a heavy-duty lift table, even if it is more expensive on the initial purchase, can provide you with a huge amount of cost saving benefits at your work facility in a short amount of time. Smart buyers will closely evaluate the total cost of ownership of a hydraulic lift while considering purchase options. You do not want to end up buying a lower quality and/or lower cost lift that continuously causes you problems or will not last very long. Beware… the lowest purchase price can easily become the highest cost purchase!
3. CUSTOM or STANDARD PRODUCT: There are benefits to both standard and custom ordered lift tables. Manufacturers who have been in business for a long time will have a good selection of standard, quality hydraulic lifts to choose from. But a standard product may not always be the best fit…and when it is not the best fit…you end up having a product that costs you more money in the long run. A custom solution is not as expensive as you would think. Most of the best manufacturers (those who actually have an engineering staff and a manufacturing facility) have the ability to transform their current product designs into a custom design that will function to meet your specific need. So, consider your needs and and your challenge and then look for the best fit… Custom or Standard.
4. CUSTOMER CONSULTATION: The best product purchase decisions are made together between a customer and a lift table manufacturer that has a sale team who understands and listens to the customer. For example, you may benefit from a ground level lift or low-profile lift and should be advised of these options. Before buying a scissor lift, obtain guidance and input from a manufacturing company who has experienced sales consultants and an available support team who are all excited to understand your challenge so they can offer you the best possible solution. These sales consultants understand and will earn your business today and tomorrow. Their knowledge plays an important role in helping you make the best overall decision.
You might already have a good approach for comparing hydraulic lift table manufacturers and product related purchases, but I hope this article provides you with some additional insight on the big picture so you can make the best decision. If you are not sure where to turn first for some professional guidance… Contact Us. Air Technical Industries is a “true” manufacturer of standard and custom hydraulic lift products (and many other types of material handling equipment)…and we will be grateful to serve to you!