Safety Covers & Doors

Scissors Lift Table Covers

Close-Off Pinch Points on Scissors and Lift Tables

Scissor lift mechanisms, tilt tables, and similar equipment represent potential sources of injury because pinch points can be created when these mechanisms move. One way to protect against these hazards is to enclose moving parts with bellows that deter personnel from reaching into hazardous areas  — yet permit machinery motion.

Dynatect makes large-format bellows to cover the pinch points of lift tables or scissors mechanisms.

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The Importance of Lift Covers and ISO 14120:2015 Compliance

The updated ISO14120-2015 standard emphasizes the importance of safeguarding machinery, outlining stringent requirements for fixed and movable guards. With references to ISO 12100 for risk assessment and risk reduction, the latest standards emphasize enclosing guards wherever practical, accompanied by mandatory risk assessments.

ISO 14120:2015  “Safety of machinery – Guards – General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards” has been updated and replaces an older version with updated references to more stringent standards including ISO 12100 (Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction) as well as others that provide guidance on means of attachment and safe operating distances.  The update now includes “Where practical, hazards shall be guarded by enclosing guards” and Risk Assessments of the machinery must be applied.

To comply, lift table manufactures and users are now protecting the scissors portion of the equipment.  For over a decade, Dynatect has been providing lift table protection bellows, with the latest and most advanced version being Liftgard®, which offers numerous advantages over traditional sewn bellows.  Also, Dynatect offers adding your brand to the bellows using labeling which is RoHS/2002/95 EU compliant featuring strong adhesion and resistance to various oils/solvents.

ISO 14120 Guarding Standard Replaces EN 953

Lift table skirting may be a practical method of guarding pinch point hazards to increase safety and comply with standard ISO14120 (“Safety of machinery – Guards”), yet some varieties of lift skirting provide little more than dust protection. Liftgard® bellows completely enclose a scissors lift table to mitigate unintentional contact with pinch points. Dynatect’s manufacturing process produces rigid sides free of stitching, protruding rods and/or wires.

Dynatect Lift Cover Bellows

The Liftgard® bellows family covers is designed to protect lift mechanisms while accommodating the expansion and compression cycles of moving equipment. Available in multiple configurations to meet varying application requirements and budgets, Liftgard solutions provide a durable, professional appearance while helping improve safety around lift tables and other lifting equipment.

Whether selecting the premium Liftgard Premier or the economical Liftgard Essential, customers benefit from dependable protection, quality construction, and designs engineered for long service life. Liftgard covers help protect equipment from debris and pinch-point exposure while enhancing the overall appearance of the installation.

A variety of standard sizes, profiles, colors, and mounting options allow Liftgard products to integrate easily with a wide range of lift designs. Additional customization options, including branded colors and logo graphics, are available on select models. Dynatect also manufactures other styles of bellows and protective covers for the bases of medical lift tables and various industrial applications.