Height compensation · Truck · Ramp · Hall floor

Loading lift tables: Space-saving & Safe

The perfect height compensation between truck, ramp and hall floor – efficient, compliant with standards and safe, indoors and outdoors.

Loading platform in front of building with portal and bellows
Underflow protection
Bellows or PVC roller blind – depending on space and surroundings.
Fall protection
Moving bar, railing or portal – matching the system.
Drive-over
Designed for pallet trucks/forklifts – with robust drive-over solutions.

Alternative to the rigid ramp: Loading lift tables are used in front of ramps or at buildings with a height difference to the yard level and are precisely adapted to the local conditions.

Safe & compliant with standards

Designed according to EN 1570-1 – with coordinated safety features.

Customizable

Platform, lift, flaps, gates, railings, signaling – suitable for the loading point.

Inside & outside

Weatherproof/corrosion-protected (e.g. galvanized) for outdoor use upon request.

Loading lift table with bellows and safety equipment

Safe charging – with underrun protection and non-slip surface

For loading areas, underrun protection (e.g., bellows) and safety edges are typical components. A checker plate surface also ensures secure footing and good drive-over capability.

  • Underrun protection: Bellows or PVC roller blind.
  • Crash: e.g. a moving bar as a "railing".
Loading lift table with loading flap

Adapted to local conditions

For a clean process, railings/gates and (hydraulic) loading flaps are often used. Optionally, a traffic light system indicates whether the system is in operation or clear.

  • Mine plan: The necessary data will be provided within the project.
  • Signaling: Traffic light for status indication possible.
Outdoor loading platform with mesh lining

Also suitable for outdoor use – robust & protected

Loading lift tables are not only used for semi-trailer trucks/flatbed trucks, but also for leveling (e.g., lifting pallet trucks from yard level to a ramp). The safety features and operating concept are designed to suit the specific environment.

  • Weatherproof: Corrosion-protected version available.
  • Instructions: e.g. key switches for a limited group of users.

Comprehensive guide: Loading lift tables in detail

Dimensions, load capacities and lifting height

Common platform sizes are 2500 × 2000 mm or 3000 × 2000 mm.Typical load capacities are: 2000 kg, 4000 kg and 6000 kg.The lifting height is often around... 1300 mm (Truck level).

Drive & Exterior

Loading lift tables are usually electro-hydraulic and often run on three-phase current (e.g. 380/400 VFor outdoor areas, a corrosion-protected version (e.g., galvanizing) may be advisable.

Traversability & Safety (EN 1570-1)

  • Drive-over capability: Pallet trucks/forklifts are possible – with checker plate surface and drive-over solutions (flaps/sheets).
  • Underrun protection: e.g. bellows or PVC roller blind.
  • Fall protection: Required for level differences of 500 mm or more (railing/bar/portal).
  • Safety bar: The surrounding contact strip stops when lowering due to an obstruction.
  • Signaling: Optional traffic light system (in operation/free).

Frequently asked questions about loading lift tables

Planning, standards, safety and typical interpretations – explained briefly.

What is a loading lift table and what is it used for?
It compensates for the height difference between the vehicle (e.g., truck) and the ramp/hall floor, ensuring that loading and unloading is safe and quick.
Difference between a loading bridge and a docking bridge?
A loading bridge spans the gap (often "floating"). A loading lift table raises/lowers the entire platform. Combination solutions with a sliding bridge are also available.
What standards/safety regulations apply?
Loading lift tables fall under EN 1570-1. Ensure CE conformity and appropriate safety equipment (underrun/fall protection, strips, gates, etc.).
What sizes, lifting heights, and load capacities are typical?
Often: Platforms around 2500×2000 or 3000×2000 mm, load capacity 2–6 t, lifting height approx. 1300 mm (Truck level).
Do I necessarily need a pit?
Flush pit installation is very common (clean approach/drive-over). If a pit is not possible, ramps or alternative solutions can help.
Can I drive a pallet jack or forklift onto the table?
Yes, with proper design. Common features include robust surfaces (e.g., checker plate) and flaps/drive-over plates to close the gap to the truck.
Is the table accessible by vehicle when in its lowest position?
When installed in a pit, driving on it with the table lowered is generally possible; for higher wheel loads, the platform must be explicitly reinforced.
What security features are common?
Typical features: railings/gates (possibly monitored), portals/bars as fall protection, underrun protection (roller blind/bellows) and surrounding safety strips; traffic light system optional.
Is a loading lift table suitable for outdoor use?
Yes – corrosion-protected design and weatherproof technology are advisable (select the appropriate protection class/components).
What type of power supply is required?
Electro-hydraulic systems often run on three-phase current (e.g. 380/400 VPlease clarify connection values with an electrician and the data sheet early on.
Can people travel with me?
Only if the system is explicitly designed and protected for this purpose. If in doubt, special equipment/operating mode is required.
How does the assembly/acceptance process work?
Reputable providers accompany the installation, commissioning and training; formal acceptance/test documentation is possible upon request.