As industry continually strives to extract maximum efficiency in production methods, environmental awareness becomes ever more important to distributors and consumers alike. Minimizing the negative impact inherent in plant equipment production and operation is one way a manufacturer can demonstrate environmental consciousness and guard against negative publicity.
Distributor Products For Industry is continually searching for innovative material handling equipment with a smaller carbon footprint. Now the company is offering a "green" Hercules scissor lift table with several features that reduce environmental impact in its manufacture, operation, and ground contamination risk.
With all of the performance that manufacturing demands from a Hercules heavy duty scissor lift, the environmentally friendly Hercules Green Scissor Lift Table incorporates several green features:
First, it utilizes high-performance, biodegradable vegetable-based hydraulic fluid, which is a renewable resource and non-toxic to the environment.
In addition, food-grade grease is used in the re-greaseable bearings -- another lubricant that contributes to greenness.
Water-based paint is used in the product's finish, for excellent durability, quick drying time, and emission of fewer odors. VOC output is eliminated in the drying process.
The high-efficiency motor also represents an upgrade. The increased use of copper and the number of windings lowers amperage draw, reducing electricity consumption, and provides a longer service life due to reduced heat output. This is one more way that the lift reduces its carbon footprint along with total operating costs, thereby providing a substantial payback over time.
Designed to minimize the environmental impact and have low environmental persistence with food-grade grease, high-efficiency motor, and water-based paint, Products For Industry believes the Hercules Green Lift Table can help users address environmental concerns and gain points toward LEED certification.
