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Scissors Lift Table Covers

Close-Off Pinch Points on Scissors and Lift Tables

Scissor lift mechanisms, tilt tables, and similar equipment represent potential sources of injury because pinch points can be created when these mechanisms move. One way to protect against these hazards is to enclose moving parts with bellows that deter personnel from reaching into hazardous areas  — yet permit machinery motion.

Dynatect makes large-format bellows to cover the pinch points of lift tables or scissors mechanisms.

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The Importance of Lift Covers and ISO 14120:2015 Compliance

The updated ISO14120-2015 standard emphasizes the importance of safeguarding machinery, outlining stringent requirements for fixed and movable guards. With references to ISO 12100 for risk assessment and risk reduction, the latest standards emphasize enclosing guards wherever practical, accompanied by mandatory risk assessments.

ISO 14120:2015  “Safety of machinery – Guards – General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards” has been updated and replaces an older version with updated references to more stringent standards including ISO 12100 (Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction) as well as others that provide guidance on means of attachment and safe operating distances.  The update now includes “Where practical, hazards shall be guarded by enclosing guards” and Risk Assessments of the machinery must be applied.

To comply, lift table manufactures and users are now protecting the scissors portion of the equipment.  For over a decade, Dynatect has been providing lift table protection bellows, with the latest and most advanced version being Liftgard®, which offers numerous advantages over traditional sewn bellows.  Also, Dynatect offers adding your brand to the bellows using labeling which is RoHS/2002/95 EU compliant featuring strong adhesion and resistance to various oils/solvents.

ISO 14120 Guarding Standard Replaces EN 953

Lift table skirting may be a practical method of guarding pinch point hazards to increase safety and comply with standard ISO14120 (“Safety of machinery – Guards”), yet some varieties of lift skirting provide little more than dust protection. Liftgard® bellows completely enclose a scissors lift table to mitigate unintentional contact with pinch points. Dynatect’s manufacturing process produces rigid sides free of stitching, protruding rods and/or wires.

Dynatect Lift Cover Bellows

The Liftgard design offers greater durability than traditional stitched covers. Lesser covers use steel rods that must be installed into fabric pockets.  Through repeated operation, the ends of those rods often start to work free of the pockets, compromising the durability and the appearance of the cover. In contrast, Liftgard covers feature aluminum extrusions that are formed and attached to the material to reduce potential wear points, improve appearance and increase the structural rigidity of the cover. The stitch-less, pleated bellows results in an attractive appearance for the modern facility. The standard features include traditional safety yellow material, a zipper, and vented corners for uniform air flow during movement.  Options include custom colors and logo branding. Pre-assembled Liftgard covers are folded for efficient shipping, then unfolded for easy installation in minutes.

Several mounting options allow customers to choose a convenient attachment point that is suitable to their table design.  Liftgard can be easily modified for special applications. Dynatect also manufactures other styles of bellows and protective covers for the bases of medical lift tables and various industrial applications.

For lift cover applications requiring multi-directional motion, such as medical table bases, imaging tables, dental chairs, and amusement rides, bellows can be constructed using methods that maintain the cover’s shape. Fabrication from a variety of materials is possible, including some that meet UL burn standards or incorporate antimicrobial agents. Suitable for shear-type or lateral movement, Gorframe‘s compactness allows retraction into tight spaces.

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