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Making Work Faster, Safer, and Easierwith Lifting, Positioning, and Transporting Productsmaking work faster, safer, and easier since 1890
Increase Worker Productivity andProfits with Improved ErgonomicsWhen we began writing about Ergonomics 45 years ago,we were simply attempting to bring a more scientificperspective to a common sense issue. If you consider thecapabilities and limitations of the worker in the design ofthe workplace, the worker will be more productive and thatproductivity contributes to profit.THE MAN/MACHINEINTERFACE PAYOFFPublished 1972At the time we had no idea that the topic of ergonomicswould become so widely discussed, by so many people,in so many professions, with so many agendas. Despite allof the politics and hoopla, our view today is the same as itwas decades ago. The practical application of ergonomicprinciples is a core business proposition. Yes, it is aboutreducing worker fatigue and the risk of worker injury,which are very worthwhile objectives. However, the realdesired benefit driving factory or warehouse investment isincreased productivity and an improved bottom line. That’swhat an investment in practical ergonomics produces andthat is the point we have been making for decades.Southworth is proud to offer more products thatimprove productivity than any other materials handlingcompany. The following pages have specific products anddescriptions of how they can improve your company’sbottom line. For more information please call us at800-743-1000 or visit www.SouthworthProducts.com.2
Table of ContentsThe Industry’s Broadest and Most ComprehensiveLine of Lifting and Positioning EquipmentLift Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Low-Profile Lift Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Work-Lite Positioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Portable Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Turntables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Custom Platforms & Finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Pallet Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13Container Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Tilting & Upending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Worker Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17Facility Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Engineered Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Lift TablesImprove Productivity WhileReducing the Risk of Worker InjuryPositioning the work is easier, safer, and much moreproductive than positioning the torsos of workers. Theelimination of lifting, bending and reaching is made possibleby vertical adjustment to an infinite number of positionswithin a lift’s working range. The addition of various optionscan provide an added measure of improvement to specificapplications.There are literally hundreds of uses for lift tables inmanufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities. Theaddition of these inexpensive devices makes the workfaster, safer, and easier.Some typical applications include: machine feeding andoffloading; product assembly; inspection/quality control;repair; feeding and offloading conveyors; and bridgingdifferent conveyor levels. There are many other applicationsrequiring heavier capacities, extreme load dimensions, andhigher vertical travel.Whatever the lift requirements, incorporating specificationrich, high-quality Southworth lift tables always makes thework environment safer and more efficient.4Backsaver Lifts Pneumatic Lift TablesOver one million configurations available.For use anywhere shop air is available.
Backsaver Lite / Backsaver CompactHeavy-Duty LiftsFor lower capacity requirements 500 - 1500 lbs.Lift loads up to 25,000 lbs. with ease.Spacesaver Lifts Tandem LiftsExtended vertical travel.Extra long and extra wide platforms.5
Low-Profile Lift TablesLoad and Unload them with ordinaryhand pallet trucksSome lift tables require interface with carts, floor trucks,pallet jacks and other floor height transporters. If facilitycircumstances do not allow for pit mounting traditional lifttables, Southworth offers an extensive array of specialty lifttables designed to accommodate any type of transporter.They include tables with: Roll-On accessibility Roll-Over accessibility Roll-In accessibility Roll-Up accessibilityFor details, request our Low-Profile Lifts catalog.Incorporating these special use floor height lift tables intomany applications provides all of the benefits of verticalpositioning and lifting which makes workers more productive.6Floor Height Lift TablesMast Style LiftsLIFTMAT Lift TablesLowers to floor level for loadingwith a hand pallet truck.Access parts in totes or smallbins. Choose forks or platform.Four side access, no reachover. Rampoption for hand pallet truck access.
Work-Lite PositionersMany vertical positioning applications for packaging,assembly, inspection, testing, etc. in factories and warehousesdo not involve heavy objects. Great productivity and safetybenefits are available by simply positioning lighter workpieces so that workers do not need to bend, stoop or contortto do their jobs.Southworth’s vertical work positioners include: Elevating work surfaces allowing ideal positioningwhile sitting or standing Hand carried adjustable platforms forbench tops or field work Container retrofits to keep contents at aneasily accessible heightBecause the height of the work can be adjusted quicklyand easily, workers maintain a comfortable posture at alltimes regardless of their height. This better positioning alsoimproves both the output and quality of work.Lift-ToolElevation Station Custom RetrofitsThe portable lifting, positioning,and assembly tool. Raise or lowerit with an ordinary cordless drill.Powered adjustable height workplatform. Top can be flipped forsmooth or non-skid surfacePrevious investments in storageproducts improved with customengineered retrofits7
PortableLift TablesLiftsEffortlessly Lift and Move Objects inthe Lab, Plant or WarehouseIn virtually every plant, shop, stockroom, warehouse, or officethere is a need to transport materials, equipment and supplieswith a minimum of lifting. Employees risk injury by carryingloads from one location to another, or from lifting them fromthe floor to a workbench or shelf. Lifter/transporters combinetwo functions in one machine to do the job faster and safer.Southworth’s variety of transport equipment is designed tomeet the widest range of application needs and includes: Practical and economical foot pump units Double scissor units to lift loads over 5’ Mechanical units, ideal for clean environments Power drive units for long distance travel Fork platform models for handling pallets/skidsFor more details, request our Dandy Lifts, Lift Table or PalletHandling catalogs.Sliding boxes off of pallets, workbenches, or shelves onto lifter/transporters eliminates lifting. Once loaded they move easilyaround the plant, even in tight spaces where a forklift could notgo. Loads can then be vertically positioned for easy offloading.Workers are more productive, fatigue is reduced and the riskof injury is minimized.8Backsaver Lite PortablePowered DandyAvailable in manual or powered drive.Precise powered lifting in a clean, compact unit.
Dandy Lift Lifter/TransporterDandy Leveler Handy foot pump lifts loads to just the rightheight. Capacities from 150 to 1,700 lbs.Spring mechanism automatically adjusts forlevel feeding/offloading.Stack-N-Go Powered StackersPallet Transporters and StackersCompact power driven stackers instraddle or fork over configurations.Lift, position and transport with a single unit.See Pallet Handling section for details.9
TurntablesMake Standard Lifts Even More Productiveby Improving Access to the LoadTurntables and lifts with integrated turntables make manycommon production, assembly, and packaging jobs faster,safer, and easier. Southworth offers a variety of turntableoptions to suit any requirement.They include: Top mounted turntables that sit on top of lift tables or fixedheight platforms Floor mounted turntables which are permanently fixed tothe floor for dedicated operations Powered turntables that rotate loads 360 at the touch of abutton Lifts with built-in turntables that sit flush to the lift platform Portable pallet turntables designed to rotate pallets for nearside loading and unloadingWalking around loads on platforms, pallets or even directly onthe floor presents a number of productivity and safety issues.Turntables allow workers complete 360 access to items whileremaining in the same location. As a result, workers havebetter access to tools and work, improving the quality andproductivity of their work.10Powered TurntablesNon-Powered TurntablesPallet TurntablesRotate heavy loads 360 at thetouch of a button.Available in “top mount” or “flushmount” configurations.Sit directly on the floor. Easilymoved or relocated.
Custom Platforms &FinishesProducts Configured Specifically forthe ApplicationSouthworth offers custom lift table platforms designed tosimplify feeding, off-loading, transferring, repositioning orreorienting work to the most comfortable position and angle.There are scores of available configurations. A few of the mostcommon include: Tilt tops that position loads at any angle from 0 - 85 Moving tops via rollers, belt, or ball transfer for conveying orpositioning work Special finishes and materials of construction forenvironmental, security or aesthetic circumstancesThe addition of a custom platform or top to a standard lift tablecan have a dramatic effect on the bottom line. Whether usedfor getting work to and from the worker faster, or to repositionloads for maximum access and worker comfort, productivitygains are significant.Better AnglesBetter FlowSpecial FinishesTilt loads up to 85 . Choosehydraulic or pneumatic. Mount onfloor, fixed height platform or lift.Transfer tops for assemblyapplications or moving loadsbetween two levels.A variety of top materials, finishesand full construction for washdownand other special environments.11
Pallet HandlingLoad Pallets Quickly and SafelyWithout Lifting, Stretching or WalkingMore items are shipped on skids or pallets than all otherpackaging methods combined. Loading and unloading thesepallets is a backbreaking, time consuming job. SouthworthPalletPal Products speed and simplify the process, safelyincreasing the amount of goods that can be shipped orreceived every day.Nearly three decades ago, Southworth introduced the originalPalletPal Level Loader for manual pallet loading and unloading.Since then, our pallet handling line has grown to include: Spring and air actuated units Roll-On and Roll-In units for use with hand pallet trucks Portable Turntables Mobile Levelers Pallet Stackers for storage access Pallet Rotators/Inverters for load transfersFor more details, request our PalletPal catalog.Maintaining a constant working height and nearside accessallows workers to load and unload pallets quickly and easily,expending minimum effort while avoiding the risk of injury.Rotators eliminate nearly all manual restacking.12PalletPal 360 AutomaticLevel LoadersPalletPal PalletRotators/InvertersThe automatic load levelers that started arevolution. Available in mechanical or pneumatic.Rotates in seconds. Replace broken pallets;transfer to in-house/shipping pallets/slip sheets.
PalletPal WalkieRoll-on Level LoaderRoll-In Level LoaderSpring Level Loader works withexisting powered pallet trucks.Hand pallet truck accessible.Turntable option available.Four-side access. Available in“E”or “U” shape configuration.PalletPal Mobile LevelerPalletPal Lift TruckPalletPal Disc TurntablesUse as a transporter, feeder, orwork positioner. Powered lift.A palletizer and transporter in asingle unit with powered lift.Rotate loads for nearside access.Hand pallet truck accessible.13
Container HandlingTilt Baskets for Access to ContentsWithout Bending, Reaching, or StretchingAccessing parts in containers is one of the most significantproductivity thieves in any manufacturing or assemblyoperation. Southworth container tilters improve productivityand safety by positioning baskets so that parts are easilyaccessible without bending, stretching, or reaching.Southworth offers more models and configurations ofcontainer tilters than any other manufacturer. Capacities up to 4,000 lbs AC or DC power Hand pallet truck accessibility Independent control of lift and tiltFor more details, request our Container Tilter Catalog.In almost every case we’ve ever seen, production machineswork faster than the people feeding them. Getting partsto machines faster not only increases worker productivity,it increases machine productivity, improving R.O.I. andshortening the amount of time it takes for productionequipment to “pay for itself”, while always improving thesafety of the worker.14E-Z Reach PortableE-Z Reach Lift & TiltE-Z Reach UniversalOur most popular, versatile tilter.Choose AC or DC power.For precise positioning of heightand angle.Hand pallet truck accessible,works with all containers.
Tilting & UpendingTilt Loads for Improved Access, Tilt orReorient Rolls and CoilsTilters and upenders perform a variety of important tasks inall types of manufacturing and processing facilities. Whenloads need to be reorientated or positioned for better access,upenders fit the bill. For positioning large rolls of paper, filmor foil, roll handling tables can be used to feed at one endof a line or take away at the other end. Southworth productsare available in several configurations to suit the platform, tiltangle and capacity requirements of any application.Reorienting work or material between horizontal and verticalpositions should only be attempted with equipment that trulysecures the load. Otherwise, there is a risk of time consumingproduction bottlenecks as well as an increased risk of injury.By incorporating tilters or upenders into the process, workflows quickly, smoothly and safely.UpendersRoll Handling TablesCustomized UpenderReorient heavy loads 90 .Lift and position heavy rolls.A custom designed upendingdevice used for appliance assembly.15
Worker PlatformsPosition Workers Without the Risks orHassles of Ladders and ScaffoldingFor assembly or maintenance operations where large structures,such as aircraft or heavy equipment, must be accessedat elevated or varying heights, Southworth offers customconfigured lifts that can be designed or retrofitted into mostoperations. More flexible and safer than scaffolding or ladders,these worker platforms are also appropriate for stock pickingfrom vertically stacked compartments of storage carousels orrack systems.With the industry’s longest history and greatest experience,we offer stable lifts in stationary or movable configurations ina multitude of platform sizes and lifting ranges, working withthe customer to accommodate budgetary limitations as well asunique, application-specific requirements.Avoiding the risks of ladders and the hassles of scaffolding whilegaining the speed, flexibility and security of a powered platformcreates a more productive and safer work environment.Options include: Indexed positioning Slide-out ramps and bridges Fixed or adjustable gates and hand rails Custom deck treatments Custom controls16
Manufacturing/AssemblyPlatformsElevating Platforms withIntegrated Lift StationsProvide safe, convenient access tolarge equipment at varying heights.Main platform travels up/down to pickitems. Lift stations adjust height forworking with picked loads.Carousel Access PlatformsExtending Bridge PlatformsInstalled at horizontal carousels to provideaccess to items in higher storage locations.Slide out of the way when not in use.Provides lift clearance for odd shaped items.17
Facility LiftsFacility Lifts for Stand-Alone orIntegrated SystemsIn addition to work positioning lifts, Southworth manufacturesa full line of facility lifts. As stand-alone units or as part of anintegrated material flow system, these products simplify thetask of getting items into and out of the building, as well asaccessing storage and inventory areas. Dock Lifts provide access between trucks with varying bedheights and loading docks or to grade level Floor-to-Floor lifts move loads quickly and easily betweenbuilding levels providing access to, and better utilization of,mezzanines or second floors Maintenance lifts move production equipment betweenfloors for service, or can bring the service equipment up anddown as requiredThe up and down movement requirements in facilities areendless and Southworth equipment provides opportunitiesto improve production flow and worker safety in any facility.18DURA-DOCK Dock LiftsHeavy-Duty Dock LiftsFloor-to-Floor Lifts*Corrosion resistant, galvanizedbase and legs.Suitable for use with heavy loadsup to 20,000 lbs.Safe, convenient access tomezzanines or raised platforms.*Enclosure removed for illustrative purposes
Engineered SolutionsCustom Lifting, and PositioningEquipment for Dedicated ApplicationsSouthworth has designed, engineered, built, and installed liftsfor almost every application imaginable. If we can’t satisfy yourneeds with a standard product, we have the ability to modify a liftor even design a new one specifically for you.Southworth has more engineers and a longer history than anyother lift table manufacturer. When an application is encounteredthat requires custom equipment, they work closely with theuser to make sure the best possible solution is used. Althoughthere isn’t much they haven’t seen, they remain dedicated to aphilosophy of innovation and accommodation. Years of engineering knowledge State-of-the-art 3D CADD system Complete coordination to your applicationCoil CarsContainer UnloadersRoll Handling SystemsHandle jumbo rolls andcoils up to 70 tons.For automatic unloading of avariety of containers.Roll handlers, shaft pullersand transporters.19
Providing Easy, Fast, and Guaranteed ServiceFactory Trained Distributors Make Selection EasySouthworth Distributors are the industry’s best trained. They canidentify trouble spots and help you to correct workplace problemsthat are robbing you of productivity and exposing you and yourworkers to the dangers and multiple costs of injuries.Information is as Fast as a ClickIn order to provide customers with the information they need when they needit, Southworth has a comprehensive website with product specifications,state-of-the-art application guides, an application gallery, budget advice,purchase options and helpful after sale service information.Visit us at www.SouthworthProducts.comOur YouTube channel is loaded with informativedemonstration and product overview videos for many ofour most popular products. New videos are being addedon a regular basis, so visit often.Visit us at www.Youtube.com/southworthproductsA Tradition of Innovation and Manufacturing ExcellenceDelivering the Right Products at the Right TimeFor over 125 years, Southworth has been designingand building products that increase worker andmachine productivity. During this long history,Southworth has become the driving force behindthe development and design of more lifting,positioning, and transporting equipment than anyother company in the world. This dedication toinnovation is matched by our commitment tomanufacturing excellence.All With the Best Guarantee in the BusinessNot only do the products ship with the strongest warranty but, Southworthhas established an extensive service network to protect your investmentfor years. From selection to delivery to installation and field support, everystep of your Southworth experience is guaranteed.making work faster, safer, and easier since 1890Southworth Products Corp.P.O. Box 1380, Portland, ME 04104-1380 TEL: (800) 743-1000 FAX: (207) 797-4734www.SouthworthProducts.com email: salesinfo @ SouthworthProducts.comFLF 9/2016Printed in U.S.A.
Some lift tables require interface with carts, floor trucks, pallet jacks and other floor height transporters. If facility circumstances do not allow for pit mounting traditional lift tables, Southworth offers an extensive array of specialty lift tables designed to accommodate any type of transporter. They include tables with:
