Help with building a lift table
Help with building a lift table
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My new workplace has a couple of Pentalift hydraulic lift tables in their warehouse. I am planning to build something like that myself in my garage. My purpose is to lift my Harley-Davidson for maintenance and checkup. I am looking for some advice and suggestions for doing that. What all safety measures must be added when building something like that for lifting a heavy motorcycle?





RE: Help with building a lift table
RE: Help with building a lift table
Your cite seems to be gross overkill for what you've described as the application.
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RE: Help with building a lift table
Here are a few safety issues to think about:
1) Stability, either a wide base or bolted to the floor.
2) Plenty of overhead room.
3) Access ramp to get the bike on the ramp. Don't expect to drive it on or you may end up on America's Funniest Videos.
4) Rugged fixture for the bike, not only to keep the bike in position but allow you to push and pull while working on it.
5) Positive position lock, assume it will collapse. But not so accessible as to be disengaged by accident.
6) Factor of safety of at least 2X of max load (bike, you and your future bike) if your bike weighs 2000lbs build for 4000 lbs.
7) Positive safety lock, when not in use no one else can activate it.
8) Simple control design, if you need help you don't want to have to explain it or mistake up for down.
9) Controls and locking device accessible from a safe distance.
10) Emergency shutoff, if powered.
11) Travel limit indicators, so that you do not exceed the safe range of operation.
12) Pressure indicator on the bottom face, to prevent crushing.
RE: Help with building a lift table
and as a project, keep it functioning :)
Regards,
Mike
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RE: Help with building a lift table
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Don't get me wrong, on something like this the safety needs to be carefully considered but there are reasons to consider doing so.
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RE: Help with building a lift table
Supposedly, the seller has been selling since 2008
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