The model 5500 sheet lifter is designed for easy one-person operation. The load supporting angles are easily adjusted by means of a large diameter handwheel which drives a self-locking gear assembly. This prevents the unit from accidentally opening under load, an important safety feature.

STANDARD SAFETY AND DESIGN FEATURES

• Self-locking gear design
• Large diameter handwheel which permits easy width adjustment
• Conformance to current AMSE-ANSI and OSHA regulations
• Compact, low-profile design which permits higher stacking
• Lightweight design
• Narrow leg profile which permits use in confined aisle space

OPTIONAL FEATURES AVAILABLE

• Chainwheel operating mechanism which facilitates material stacking at greater heights
• Ergonomically designed side-mounted
• handwheels and chainwheels
• Design modifications to accommodate
• Greater widths
• Higher capacities
• Longer loads
• End hooks for additional load stability
• Extra-low headroom bail
• Motorized leg operation to provide greater safety and improved efficiency in high volume and difficult-access storage areas. Available in a variety of voltage and control configurations including radio control.

COMPARISON OF MODELS 5500 AND 5600

The most basic difference between these two sheet lifters is that model 5600 can

handle a greater variety of load widths. More significantly, the two models have  different drive and drop leg designs. With its legs in the minimum load width, W1 position, the model 5500’s leg assemblies cross and telescope out beyond the width of the sheet lifter frame. This design requires significant aisle space to stack materials.

Model 5500

Model 5600

(See upper illustration.)

When model 5600’s legs are in the W1, or minimum width position, the legs are contained totally within the sheet lifter frame. This allows more efficient use of storage space by minimizing aisle space requirements. (See lower illustration.)