InfraStructures - November 2013 - Greater Capacity, Less Damage Potential

Greater Capacity, Less Damage Potential

With Custom Equipment’s Hy-Brid HB-1430 low-level scissor lifts, contractors and maintenance technicians can complete nearly any project at working heights up to 6 m. In addition, the all-purpose lifts allow end users to handle jobs that include multiple applications from start to finish in industries as diverse as construction, drywall, electrical, HVAC, industrial manufacturing, painting and plumbing.

HB-1430 lifts are heavy-duty, safe and lightweight, with low wheel loads that allow users to maneuver them over delicate floors and get onto green concrete sooner. They also provide an exceptional working area, with platforms that are 63 cm wide by 152 cm long and 76 cm slide out extensions for increased platform length. The lifts can accommodate two people at a time and hold up to 300 kg, so users can place tools and materials like drywall and ductwork on the platform and reduce the number of trips up and down on a project. The extensions have a maximum capacity of 114 kg.

In addition to enhanced safety as compared to other lift designs, the HB-1430 provides a safer, more efficient alternative to ladders and other manual methods commonly used to perform maintenance and industrial work in low-level access areas. The potential for falls with traditional ladders is virtually eliminated, providing a safe environment for operators to maneuver tools and materials. It also reduces the number of trips up and down to secure tools, and the larger platform enhances efficiency by reducing the number of times a user needs to reposition as a project progresses.

The Hy-Brid HB-1430’s platform is operated up and down by the unit’s hydraulics, while the electrical drive and steering system is powered by two 12 V, deep-cycle batteries. Since the system is electrical rather than hydraulic, it draws fewer amps and requires less overall power. Electric drive and steering is standard for the HB-1430, but is not available in other manufacturers’ lifts. This, combined with lightweight construction, allows the units’ battery power to last up to two times longer, or as long as 10-16 hours.

Finally, Custom Equipment designed the lifts for easy maintenance. They feature an on board battery charger that self monitors the current and stops it once the battery is fully charged. Custom Equipment also offers optional absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries that make the HB-1430 virtually maintenance free because they never require users to add water.

Source: Custom Equipment, Inc.

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