Overview
Southworth Products of Portland, Maine builds lift, tilt, turn and pallet handling equipment that brings the work to the worker. The line includes scissor lift tables, container tilters, turntables, stackers and PalletPal pallet levelers. PRI supplies Southworth equipment alongside its conveyors and die handling equipment.
Key Features
- Lift tables in many styles
- Hydraulic, pneumatic, floor-height, pallet, portable and compact scissor lift tables, stationary or mobile.
- Tilting and rotating tops
- Lift and tilt tables, turntable lifts and stainless steel models are available.
- Container tilters
- Tilters handle loads up to 4,000 lb and tilt containers up to 85° so parts are within easy reach.
- Manual and powered turntables
- Turntables mount on the floor or on fixed platforms, or integrate with lift tables.
- Stackers up to 3,000 lb
- Drive stackers lift up to 80", with an integrated battery charger and an at-a-glance battery indicator.
- PalletPal level loaders
- Spring and air-powered level loaders adjust pallet load height automatically to reduce operator strain.
Product Line / Models
Southworth product families and ratings:
- Backsaver Hydraulic Lift Tables – 2,000 to 6,000 lb, heights up to 56", for machine feeding, work positioning, assembly and pallet loading.
- Backsaver Lite and Lite Portable Lift Tables – 550 to 1,500 lb, for lighter duty. Portable models come in manual or powered versions.
- Pan-Style Container Tilters – 2,000 or 4,000 lb, 50" x 50" pan, tilts up to 85° and loads with a hand pallet truck.
- Turntables – manual and powered turntables, plus the PalletPal Disc turntable.
- Drive Stackers – 2,200 and 3,000 lb capacities, lifting heights up to 80", with dual wheel steering. Fork-over and straddle styles.
- PalletPal 360 – self-leveling pallet leveler for loads from 400 to 4,500 lb, with a turntable top for 360° access.
Applications & Benefits
- Container access: Tilters position baskets so parts can be reached without bending, stretching or reaching.
- Pallet loading and unloading: Level loaders and turntables keep the load at the right height and angle.
- Work positioning: Lift tables raise materials to the right height for machine feeding and assembly.
- Moving and stacking loads: Stackers lift, move and position loads in confined areas.
How to Choose the Right Southworth Equipment
- Start with the load weight and footprint.
- Set the lowered and raised heights you need.
- Choose stationary or portable.
- Decide whether the load needs to tilt, rotate or self-level.
- Check the pallet or container type. Closed-bottom pallets need straddle-style stackers.
- Pick the power type and note any washdown or stainless requirements.
Why Southworth Material Handling Equipment Is Trusted
- Ergonomics first: Southworth equipment positions the load so workers don't have to bend, reach or stretch.
- One source for lift, tilt and turn: Lift tables, tilters, turntables, stackers and pallet levelers from one manufacturer.
- Customizable: Southworth offers stock models and customization options such as platform size and fork length and spacing.
Contact & Ordering
Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:
- Load weight and dimensions
- Lowered and raised heights needed
- Pallet or container type
- Stationary or portable
- Tilt, rotation or leveling needs
- Available power and work environment
- Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.
