ReechCraft PowerLift: Adaptable Access for Every Job
When it comes to reaching difficult places safely and efficiently, PowerLift stands out as a versatile and innovative solution. One of the key features that makes PowerLift so adaptable is its variety of base options. Each base is designed to meet specific needs and challenges, ensuring that you can tackle any job with ease.
With two corresponding base options on our standard models and four interchangeable bases on the modular system, PowerLift is the solution to make indoor facility maintenance safer and more efficient.
Compact Base: Easy Maneuverability
The compact base is perfect for tight spaces where maneuverability is crucial. This base is designed to be easy to move between work locations and automatically stabilizes when the platform is raised. It is ideal for use in places like schools, churches, and offices where space is limited, but accessibility is essential. With a platform height of up to 12 feet, the PowerLift compact base ensures you can access those hard-to-reach spots without hassle.
Compact Base Application Scenario:
A distribution center with high ceilings reaching up to 18 feet is equipped with various lighting fixtures, HVAC systems, and security cameras that require regular maintenance.
The facility manager needs to replace several faulty light fixtures and inspect the HVAC system located near the ceiling. Traditional ladders are not practical due to the height and the need for stability while working on these tasks. Scissor lifts take up too much space and are heavy to move around.
The facility manager uses ReechCraft’s PowerLift with compact base so he can safely reach the light fixtures and HVAC system:
- The adjustable height of PowerLift’s compact base ensures that he can position himself optimally for each task, reducing bodily strain and improving efficiency.
- The compact base allows for easy maneuverability in the warehouse, enabling him to quickly move between different maintenance areas.
By using PowerLift with the compact base, the facility manager ensures that all equipment is functioning properly and maintenance tasks are performed efficiently and safely.
Fixed Base: Space-Saving Stability
For jobs that require stable access in tight spaces, our fixed base is the ideal option. This base has an incredibly small footprint, making it perfect for working in confined areas where traditional lifts can’t be set up. The fixed base can be temporarily or permanently attached to a concrete floor or other structures, providing a solid foundation for your work. It offers a platform height of up to 20 feet, making it suitable for a wide variety of indoor applications.
Fixed Base Application Scenario:
A manufacturing plant that produces high-precision components for the aerospace industry has a quality control (QC) team that is responsible for inspections that ensure these components meet stringent standards.
The QC station is located in an area with high ceilings, and some inspection equipment needs to be accessed at heights up to 22 feet. Because this is a recurring access need, the QC team needed to find a semi-permanent, efficient solution to inspect the hard-to-reach components. Traditional ladders are not practical due to the height and the need for stability while working with sensitive inspection equipment, and scaffolding does not fit in the small space.
The QC team decided to use ReechCraft’s PowerLift with fixed base to efficiently perform their daily routine of component inspections and maintenance:
- The adjustable height of PowerLift ensures that QC staff can optimally position themselves to inspect the components accordingly.
- The fixed base has a small footprint that easily fits into the space while providing the stability needed for QC staff to safely do their job.
By using PowerLift with the fixed base, the QC team efficiently ensures that all components are functioning properly and meet the industry standards.
Outrigger Base: Uneven Terrain
When working on uneven surfaces, the outrigger base is the best choice. This PowerLift base features adjustable stabilizers that quickly and easily accommodate even the most challenging surfaces to create a stable foundation. It is perfect for older buildings or any situation where the ground isn’t perfectly level. The outrigger base provides a platform height of up to 20 feet, ensuring you can work safely and efficiently, no matter the surface.
Outrigger Base Application Scenario:
A historic school library is undergoing extensive renovations to upgrade its lighting, shelving, and technology systems. The library has high ceilings with lighting fixtures and network equipment installed at heights up to 20 feet, which require regular access for maintenance and upgrades.
The school facility manager is responsible for overseeing the initial installation and ensuring the library remains functional and well-maintained. A stable, reliable working height for installations is not possible with traditional ladders. Scissor lifts are too large for the area and scaffolding would make the library unusable during installation and maintenance. Plus, the former options are not equipped to provide the stability needed when working on the uneven, hardwood floor of the library.
The school facility manager decided to use ReechCraft’s PowerLift with outrigger base to efficiently and safely perform the installation and ensure that the library is well-maintained and ready for use by students and staff:
- The adjustable height and portability of PowerLift’s outrigger base ensures that the library can continue to operate while installation or maintenance is occurring.
- The outrigger base adjusts easily on the uneven hardwood floors, providing maximum stability that is crucial for precise tasks like lighting adjustments and network equipment maintenance.
Straddle Base: Unmatched Versatility
The straddle base is designed for versatility and flexibility, making it ideal for working over obstacles like stadium seats, tables, or church pews. This base allows you to straddle objects up to 48 inches high, providing a stable and secure platform for your work. With a maximum platform height of 24 feet, the straddle base is perfect for those unique jobs that require a little extra reach and adaptability.
Straddle Base Application Scenario:
A corporate office is undergoing renovations to upgrade its network infrastructure. The office has high ceilings with lighting fixtures, air vents, and network cables installed at heights up to 25 feet; maintenance of all these items occurs regularly. It’s important that the office can remain mostly functional during the network upgrade.
Scaffolding would negatively impact office functionality for the duration of the renovations, plus it’s an impractical solution for long-term maintenance tasks. Traditional ladders don’t reach the height needed for this office and are unstable to work from.
They decided to use ReechCraft’s PowerLift with straddle base to efficiently and safely perform the installation and ensure that the office is functional during maintenance:
- The straddle base design provides a wider footprint, ensuring maximum stability for the workers completing tasks at significant heights. It keeps the platform secure even in the high traffic areas in the office, minimizing the risk of accidents.
- The straddle base fits over the office obstacles such as desks, cubicles, and other office furniture. By eliminating the need to move all office furniture and computers, this office can continue to function while renovations or maintenance are taking place.
Adaptable Access for Every Job
PowerLift‘s variety of base options ensures that you have the right tool for any indoor job, whether you’re working in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, or over obstacles. Each base is designed with safety, stability, and ease of use in mind, making PowerLift a versatile and reliable choice for all your access needs. Explore the different base options and find the perfect fit for your next project with PowerLift.
Interested in learning more about how PowerLift can revolutionize your work? Visit the PowerLift product page or browse resources such as manuals, literature, and videos. Then, head to our shop to buy a PowerLift today!
About ReechCraft
Since our founding in 1993, ReechCraft has set itself apart with innovative products and first-rate services. We strive to find new access solutions to meet the needs of every craftsman. If you have questions about any of our American-made products, have a custom application, want to place an order or would like additional information about our dealer program, give us a call at (888) 600-6160 or fill out our online contact form.
