Southworth LS-Series Hydraulic Lift Tables

Overview

Southworth LS-Series Hydraulic Lift Tables are rugged scissor lifts for machine feeding, work positioning, assembly, order picking and pallet loading. Standard models lift 2,000 to 12,000 lb to raised heights up to 98 in., with platforms available up to 60 in. x 156 in. PRI supplies LS-Series lifts configured with the power, controls, platform and base options each job needs.

Key Features

• 2,000 to 12,000 lb capacity
  • 17 standard models, from the LS2-60 to the LS12-36, with 36 in. to 84 in. of vertical travel.
• Large platforms
  • Standard platforms run from 24 x 56 in. to 30 x 120 in. Oversized platforms are available up to 60 x 156 in., depending on model.
• Working tops
  • Gravity conveyor tops, pneumatic ball transfer tops and turntables let the lift transfer or turn loads, not just raise them.
• Safety options
  • Velocity fuse to stop the lift from falling if a hose is severed, upper and lower travel limit switches, and bellows skirting to keep debris out from under the lift.
• Power and duty options
  • 12 V or 24 V DC power units, a NEMA 4 motor for wash-down, motor upgrades for faster lifting, and a Super Cycle package that extends recommended maintenance intervals to 200,000 cycles.
• Mounting and finishes
  • Pit-mounted, portable (casters or semi-live skids) and fork-pocket versions, with two-part epoxy, corrosion-resistant coatings or stainless steel.

Product Line / Models

LS-Series standard models, plus related Southworth lifts for wider, longer or taller loads:

• LS8-36, LS10-36, LS12-36 – 8,000 to 12,000 lb, raised heights of 45 to 46 in., 30 x 60 in. standard platform (54 x 84 in. max).
• LS3-42, LS5-42 – 3,000 and 5,000 lb, lowered heights of 6¾ and 7 in., raised heights of 48¾ and 49 in., 24 x 56 in. standard platform (48 x 84 in. max).
• LS8-48 – 8,000 lb, 57 in. raised height, 24 x 66 in. standard platform (48 x 96 in. max).
• LS2-60, LS4-60, LS5-60, LS6-60, LS8-60 – 2,000 to 8,000 lb, raised heights of 68 to 70 in., 24 x 86 in. standard platform (48 x 120 in. max).
• LS2-72, LS4-72, LS6-72 – 2,000 to 6,000 lb, raised heights of 82 to 84 in., 30 x 102 in. standard platform (60 x 132 in. max).
• LS2-84, LS4-84, LS6-84 – 2,000 to 6,000 lb, raised heights of 94 to 98 in., 30 x 120 in. standard platform (60 x 156 in. max).
• Related: LSD-Series Dual Lift Tables – two scissor sets side by side for 4,000 to 12,000 lb and stable lifting of uneven loads, raised heights up to 70 in., platform widths up to 132 in. on Wide Base models.
• Related: LST-Series Tandem Lift Tables – level rise for long loads such as sheets, bar stock and pipe, 4,000 to 12,000 lb, raised heights up to 70 in., platform lengths up to 172 in.
• Related: Spacesaver LSH-Series High-Rise Lift Tables – 1,000 to 12,000 lb, lifting heights up to 168 in., platforms up to 72 x 144 in., for cargo, mezzanine and personnel lifts.

Applications & Benefits

• Machine feeding: Raise parts, blanks and stock to the infeed height of production machines, a use Southworth lists first for the LS-Series.
• Work positioning and assembly: Hold heavy parts and assemblies at a comfortable working height to cut bending and reaching.
• Pallet loading and order picking: Raise or lower a pallet load to the right height for loading and picking.
• Conveyor lines: With a gravity conveyor or ball transfer top, the lift transfers loads on and off conveyor systems.
• Long sheet, bar and tube stock: The related LST tandem lifts serve as feeding tables for tube welders, formers and panel saws, and for bundling and banding bar stock.

How to Choose the Right LS-Series Lift Table

1. Start with the load weight, including anything that rides on the platform with it.
2. Set the lowered and raised heights you need. LS models offer 36 in. to 84 in. of travel.
3. Size the platform to the load. Oversized platforms are available up to each model's maximum.
4. Check your power. Most models use 460/3/60 three-phase units. 1 HP single-phase units are available, but rise time is about 3.3 times longer. 12 V and 24 V DC are also options.
5. Choose the top and mounting: plain, conveyor, ball transfer or turntable top, and floor, pit, caster or fork-pocket mounting.
6. Add the safety and duty options the job needs: velocity fuse, travel limit switches, skirting, the Super Cycle package for high-cycle work, or a NEMA 4 wash-down motor.

Why Southworth LS-Series Lift Tables Are Trusted

• Built to the standard: Southworth designs and manufactures its scissor lifts to meet or exceed ANSI MH29.1 Safety Requirements for Industrial Scissors Lifts.
• Built for long life: Heavy-duty torque tubes, oversize low-pressure cylinders with chrome-plated rods, lubricated-for-life bushings and hoses with a burst strength 600% greater than operating pressure.
• Configured to the job: Standard models can be customized with a wide selection of power options, controls, platforms, base configurations and finishes.

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Load weight and dimensions
• Lowered and raised heights needed
• Platform size and top type (plain, conveyor, ball transfer or turntable)
• Available power (voltage and phase)
• Duty cycle (lifts per shift or per day)
• Mounting and environment (floor, pit, portable, wash-down)
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.