Tailored EnKon Lift Eliminates Offset Loading Safety Concern in Automotive Conveyor Transfer Application
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- 4-scissor belt drive scissor lift table
- 8,000 lb capacity
- 14” lowered height; 32” travel
- Built for 400,000 cycles per year with offset loads
CUSTOMER CHALLENGE
A leading automotive manufacturer used a 2-scissor belt-drive lift to build four-pallet stacks from an incoming conveyor and transfer them to a second conveyor. Each of the four pallets weighed up to 1,450 lbs, creating a total combined stack of more than 6,000 lbs. The load was frequently offset, depending on how previous operations positioned the pallets. This caused the lift’s top plate to tilt sideways, resulting in:
- Safety concerns from unstable stacked loads
- Mechanical stress and premature wear on the lift
- Risk of unplanned downtime, which would halt the entire assembly line
With an expected 400,000 cycles per year, the lift needed both durability and reliability.
ENKON SOLUTION
EnKon engineers reinforced the proven Vertical Robot belt-drive scissor lift design to handle this demanding application. Modifications included:
- A 4-scissor configuration to support offset loading and prevent top plate deflection.
- Retention of belt-drive construction, proven to withstand both the heavy load and high cycle requirements.
This tailored 4-scissor lift eliminated the safety risks associated with slanted loads. It maintained stable, level operation for all incoming pallet configurations regardless of offset loading. The EnKon lift solved a major reliability and safety issue in a critical assembly line that demanded 24/7 operation.
