What load capacities do the ETS spring tables offer?
Capacities are 230 lb, 460 lb, 840 lb and 1120 lb, depending on model. The ETS-230 and ETS-460 use a 20"×20" top, the ETS-1120-24 a 24"×24" top, and the ETS-840-30 a 30"×30" top. Rate your application by total weight on the table, including the pallet or container itself.
What platform sizes are available, and will one fit my work area?
Tops range from 20"×20" to 30"×30" across the four models. Two models use a 20"×20" top, one a 24"×24" top, and one a 30"×30" top. Measure the footprint of your pallet, tote or carton against those dimensions, and allow clearance around the table for operators to reach the load from the working side.
Does the largest table also carry the most weight?
No. The highest-capacity model is the ETS-1120-24 at 1120 lb on a 24"×24" top, not the larger 30"×30" ETS-840-30, which is rated 840 lb. Choose by capacity first and platform size second, since the biggest deck here is not the strongest one.
Do these tables need electricity, hydraulics or compressed air?
No. They are spring-actuated, so there is no motor, pump or air line to connect and no power drop required at the workstation. The springs carry the load, and the platform settles as weight is added and rises as weight is removed, which keeps the top layer near a constant working height.
Who are self-elevating spring tables a good fit for, and who should look elsewhere?
They suit operations where workers repeatedly stack or unload the same product by hand and want to avoid bending and reaching into a deep stack. They are less suitable if you need to command a specific lift height, hold a set height regardless of load, or handle loads that vary widely from the model's rating, since the springs respond only to weight.
What does the range cost, where is it made, and is it covered by a warranty?
Prices run from $1,025.96 for the ETS-230 to $1,883.43 for the ETS-840-30, with the ETS-460 at $1,153.88 and the ETS-1120-24 at $1,624.33. All four are made in the USA by Vestil Manufacturing and carry a 1-Year Limited warranty.
