Lifting Equipment
Backsafe supplies industrial lifting equipment for raising, positioning and transferring loads within warehouses, workshops, mining operations and production environments. The range focuses on high quality lifting equipment such as electric lift tables, platform lifters, spring-loaded pallet positioners and container ramps, covering tasks like presenting goods at a workable height, moving loads between levels and improving access for safe handling during material transfer. Product selection should be based on the load, required lift or transition height, platform size, weight capacities, travel requirements, operating environment and frequency of use so lifting operations support both productivity and workplace safety.
Lifting and positioning equipment for different tasks
Industrial lifting equipment can address several distinct handling problems rather than one generic task. Lift tables and platform lifters raise a load to a required working or transfer height, helping align materials with benches, conveyors, pallets or storage positions. Spring-loaded pallet positioners respond to changing load weight to help keep the upper layer of goods more accessible, which can reduce bending and reaching for suitable applications. Container ramps bridge a height transition so compatible material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks and trolleys, can move into or out of a shipping container safely.
These products are not interchangeable; the correct choice depends on whether the main task is lifting, levelling, positioning or creating a transition between surfaces. In some projects, industrial lifting equipment may be used alongside other lifting equipment such as forklifts, jib cranes or overhead cranes, so it should be considered as part of the wider lifting operations plan rather than in isolation.
How to specify lifting equipment
Before selecting a product, define:
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The total load, dimensions, centre of gravity and how it will be supported on the platform, forks or ramp.
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Required minimum and maximum working or transfer height for the lifting equipment.
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Platform, fork or ramp dimensions and compatibility with the load and handling equipment.
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Whether the unit remains in one location or travels with the load between work areas.
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Power, charging and duty-cycle requirements for electric lifting equipment, including how often it is used.
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Floor condition, available space, gradients, access around the unit and any exclusion zones needed.
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Operator controls, guarding, signage, Safe Working Load information and site procedures required for the task.
Clear information helps Backsafe specify lifting solutions from a broad, extensive range of products and attachments, and supports reliable results in day-to-day use. It also allows the team to account for manual handling risks and ensure the equipment is a good fit for the load, site and industry.
Support better load presentation and transfer
Presenting materials closer to the required working height can reduce repeated bending, reaching or lifting for suitable applications, helping to lower manual handling risks for workers. A lift or positioner can also help align materials with a bench, conveyor, pallet, stock location or vehicle deck so loads can be moved, sorted or processed more efficiently. The equipment must still be integrated into the site’s risk assessment, training, inspection and maintenance processes so lifting operations remain safe over time.
For equipment intended primarily to transport loads over distance rather than raise them, see Electric Powered Trolleys in the wider materials handling range. Using industrial lifting equipment together with powered trolleys, pallet jacks and other handling equipment can help businesses improve efficiency while supporting safe handling of heavy items and components.
Backsafe application review and engineering support
Backsafe can help assess the load, lift height, interface points and operating environment before recommending industrial lifting equipment from its extensive range. Where standard equipment does not suit the application, the in-house design and engineering team can review modifications or a site-specific lifting or handling solution, subject to technical requirements and applicable controls. This process can include reviewing attachments, interfaces, guarding, controls and site layout so the solution is designed around your project and workplace needs.
Discussing the load, lift height, workflow and any constraints with Backsafe helps ensure the chosen lifting equipment supports safe handling, reliable performance and long-term productivity for your business. The team can assist customers across Australia, from construction and manufacturing to mining and other industries that depend on safe lifting operations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a lift table and a pallet positioner?
A lift table raises or lowers a platform through a controlled range so loads can be positioned at the right working height. A pallet positioner is designed to present palletised goods at a more accessible height, with spring-loaded models responding to changes in the load as items are added or removed, which can help address manual handling risks.surferseo
What information is needed to select a platform lifter?
Provide the load weight and dimensions, centre of gravity, required lift height, platform size, loading method, frequency of use and available floor space. The operating environment, power requirements and any site-specific safety procedures should also be reviewed so the platform lifter meets both performance and safety expectations.surferseo
What is a container ramp used for?
A container ramp bridges the height difference between the ground or dock and a container floor so compatible material handling equipment can cross the transition. Confirm the ramp rating, width, gradient, surface and compatibility with the equipment and site conditions to support safe handling of goods during loading and unloading.surferseo
Can Backsafe design a custom lifting solution?
Backsafe can assess custom requirements where standard products do not provide the required dimensions, interfaces or workflow. Custom lifting equipment requires detailed load, movement, control and site information for engineering review so the final solution supports safe lifting operations, manual handling risk control and reliable results in your workplace.
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