Flexibility of the basic parallelogram design coupled with numerous unique options puts Speed-Lifts to immediate work outside, inside, fixed in one spot, or mobile. As needs change the Speed-Lift is ready to move easily to a better truck approach, a different door, or to perhaps an entirely new location. flexibility to adapt to your precise present needs as well as being equipped to handle future needs means your Speed-Lift investment will continue providing excellent results for many years to come. In contrast, most scissor lifts lose up to 80% of their resale value the day they are installed in pits.

Ecology considerations further enhance the Speed-Lift contribution to profit and associate morale over scissor lifts. Electric power is required for only 7 seconds during most up/down cycles with SpeedLifts, while most scissor lifts require from 2 to 6 times longer. Doors may be closed sooner conserving heating, air conditioning, and/or refrigeration. Pits with drains, oil spill separation systems, and dedicated water drainage fields are not required with Speed-Lifts. The noise pollution from manual “throw-over” plates being dropped on truck floors when scissor lifts reach truck height is not present with the quiet automatic opening and folding bridges found on all Speed-Lifts.

Sanitation is given a powerful boost when scissor lift pits are eliminated. Speed-Lifts are positioned on smooth pavement or standard inside floors, and they can be easily cleaned from both sides and the end of each unit. Should a more thorough cleaning be in order, the entire Speed-Lift may be moved within several minutes. Outside totally self-contained Speed-Lifts do not require electrical and hydraulic conduits leading to inside power units, so pests can never enter your building through these conduit highways which are required for most scissor lifts.

Safety of docklifts means higher associate confidence and morale, reduced injuries, less lost work time, lower cost of workman’s compensation and liability insurance, and fewer lawsuits with lower legal expenses. A single toe injury, where there was no bone damage, recenily cost one scissor lift manufacturer $500,000, plus $165,000 in legal fees, plus weeks of lost time for company executives while defending the case in court. Clearly the cost of one single accident will often exceed the original docklift costs for a large number of scissor lifts.

Causes for scissor lift accidents include:

1. Removed and unused side railings;
2. Inadequate or unused safety chains;
3. Poor or non-existent toe and foot protection;
4. Lack of hand and finger protection from shear hazards;
5. Manual “throw-over” plates;
6. Inadequate or non-existent safety related instructions, cautions, or warnings.

WHY PAY SO MUCH MORE WHEN YOU CAN ACHIEVE SUCH DRAMATIC
SAVING RESULTS THROUGH SPEED-LIFT EXCELLENCE?

NOTE:

Some higher volume docklift operations may easily exceed $125,000 in total average Speed-Lift saving when compared with scissor lifts over a 15 year period. Other operations will save less. Why not achieve outstanding Speed-Lift results you can depend on during the important years ahead?

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