Mechanically-operated lift has cantilevered platform providing unobstructed access on 3-sides
Mentor, Ohio June 18, 2025 Air Technical Industries has developed a new design of compact lift table operated by a screw actuator for smooth, precise lifting action. The lift design provides highly accurate and repeatable vertical positioning. It is robust and suitable for heavy-duty industrial use, yet is precise enough for sensitive applications such as positioning of laboratory or medical instruments. The lifts have no risk of oil leaks or spills, making them suitable for environments like data centers, food processing plants, cleanrooms, and pharmaceutical labs.
Industry | Applications | Features |
Aerospace, Chemical | critical, sensitive materials | precise and reliable |
Automotive, Metal Fab | automation, integration | safe, accurate and consistent |
Electronics, Data Center | server handling and lifting | ergonomic positioning, small footprint |
Food & Beverage | hygienic, washdowns | oil free, stainless option |
Pharmaceutical, Laboratories | cleanroom environment | fully enclosed, stationary or mobile |
The lift consists of a vertical column mast that supports linear bearings for load support and contains the screw actuator, similar to a stacker design. The platform is cantilevered off the vertical mast so it is accessible from the other three sides. The motor and controls are hidden in a slim cabinet behind the mast so the entire lift system is completely self-contained in a compact, sleek footprint.
The Vertical Column Lift Table is available in a variety of platform sizes and capacities with standard models offered from 50 pounds up to 2,500 pounds, 12” x 12” up to 48” x 48” platform sizes and vertical lifts starting as low as ¼” from floor level raising up to 36” height. Air Technical offers flexible modification and customization services providing for any capacity, size, or lift travel required. It is offered as a stationary, floor-mounted lift system, but it can also be upgraded with a wheel package turning it into a screw-operated mobile stacker.
Typical power source is 120VAC single-phase, with heavier models available 230/460VAC 3-phase power or battery powered on mobile units. There is even an option for pneumatic compressed air powered systems completely eliminating electrical service requirement making the system ideal for hazardous area applications. A control pendant is included for Up-Down action, with available foot pedal, free-standing pedestal, or wireless radio control options. The lift controls can be automated with a PLC or integrated into other systems, and the lift can be equipped with encoder, stepper motor, or servo motor for complete and accurate positional feedback.
The elimination of hydraulics usually used for lift systems makes the lift design ideal for sensitive applications. Standard models are offered in mild carbon steel, but can be designed in stainless steel for cleanroom or washdown applications. It can also be designed in aluminum for weight reduction where required. Despite the advanced mechanical systems utilized for the Vertical Column Lift Table, electro-mechanical models up to 500 pounds are relatively economical, especially compared to a custom-designed solution.
The New Vertical Column Lift Table is a revolutionary advancement in the material handling and positioning industry. It enables a broader range of lift parameters and flexible power, control, and material options. It also maximizes floor space with the most compact footprint available for comparable specifications of traditional lifts. It not only improves safety and efficiency over alternative lift solutions; it can fit applications that have no other currently feasible methods of design!
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Founded in 1964, Air Technical Industries is an original equipment manufacturer of a broad line of standard and custom material handling equipment. The company specializes in providing innovative, engineered solutions that meet the specific applications of their customers.
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