Categories
Safety
Safety
In 1995 CE regulations were established for the manufacture of tail lifts. CE stands for 'Conformité Européenne' and is a conformity marking. The label indicates that the manufacturer or importer declares that the products which carry the label meet the requirements in European directives (EC directives) that apply to these products.
Tail lift Flags and tail lift lighting
The main reason for good visibility of an open tail lift is to prevent road casualties that could occur as a result of collision with an open tail lift.
Hose break protection
Selenoid valves control the pressure, volume flow or flow direction of hydraulic fluids in the cylinder. Hose burst protection valves are screwed into a manifold block or directly into lift cylinders and tilt cylinders. These hose burst protection valves serve as a sort of hydraulic 'gate' that closes off all the cylinders until the valves are operated by a push button.
Speed control for opening and lowering
The main function of the lowering brake valve (brake valve) is to maintain a safe speed during lowering and closing of the tail lift. The maximum lowering speed is 0.15 m/s and the maximum opening speed is 4 degrees/second.
2-hand operation 2-foot operation
Tail lifts must be equipped with a two-hand safety control. This makes it necessary for the driver to use both hands or feet when operating the tail lift.
Cabine switch (TÜV)
The cabine switch, mounted on the dashboard in the driver's cab, is optional: this switch allows the operator to switch power to the tail lift on and off as well as protect the cab against unauthorized use. The switch is also equipped with an indicator that shows whether or not the platform is correctly stowed in the driving position, based on a signal from a mercury switch or tilt switch. A cabine switch is mandatory in Germany and optional in the rest of Europe (TÜV rule).
Marker of point of gravity
The marker of point of gravity shows the position of the load at maximum load and must be permanently affixed to the platform. In practice, this marking is either a pair of triangular plates, one on each side, to indicate the centre of gravity line or a centre point mark. For example, on a Bär Cargolift this is a rivet in the middle of the platform and on a Mariba it is a round plate, printed with the maximum load, located in the middle of the platform (the tail lift).
Mechanical platform locks
Mechanical platform locks ensure that the platform cannot open while driving.
flashing light
Visibility is important to your safety
If the tail lift is in the horizontal position the tail lift lights will flash in synchronicity on the tail lift. This increases visibility in contrast to tail lift flags that cannot be seen from the side of the tail lift in the dark. The polarity of the lamp is protected. The lamp has a low energy consumption and can be applied to tail lifts with a voltage capacity of 12-24 V
Pallet stoppers
The universal HACO pallet stoppers have a shallow mounting depth which makes them easy to fit onto all brands of tail lifts. The left and right pallet stoppers are made of steel and powder-coated in black. Pallet stoppers ensure that the containers cannot roll off the tail lift when it is raised or lowered.