Lift and Tilt Tables

Types of Lift and Tilt Equipment

Different products are designed for different container types, tilt angles, and workflows.

Container Tilters

Container tilters are designed to provide deep access into wire baskets, plastic containers, and gaylord containers. Southworth roll-on, portable, and pan-style container tilters provide tilt angles up to 85° and capacities ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 pounds.

Fixed Height Tilters

Fixed-height tilters position a container at a preset height and provide tilt angles of 30° or 45°. Available capacities range from 1,000 to 6,000 pounds. These systems are often used for smaller containers or applications where vertical adjustment is not required.

E‑Z Reach Lift and Tilt Tables

The E‑Z Reach series combines vertical lifting and tilting into a single machine. Unlike tilt-only equipment, these units provide independent hydraulic lifting and pneumatic tilting so operators can position materials at the most comfortable height and angle simultaneously. Capacities range from 1,000 to 4,000 pounds.

Stack Box Positioners

The Stack Box Positioner differs from the other products in the category because it uses a vertical mast rather than a scissor-lift mechanism and provides vertical positioning without tilt capability. It is designed for totes and junior containers and supports loads up to 1,000 pounds.

Lift and Tilt Equipment Comparison

What Makes the E‑Z Reach Different?

The E‑Z Reach Lift and Tilt Table is the only product family in this category that combines independent lift and tilt capability. The system uses a hydraulic lift combined with a pneumatic tilt mechanism and incorporates a Universal Tilter Base (UTB) that helps compensate for load shifts as materials are tilted.

The open-frame design allows the tilt mechanism to retract within the frame, creating a lower profile when the table is fully lowered. According to the manufacturer information summarized in the analysis, the UTB also improves stability while maintaining a compact footprint.

ANSI MH29.2-2020 Safety Standard

Industrial tilters are governed by ANSI MH29.2-2020, the North American safety standard for industrial tilting equipment. The standard covers design, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, and safety considerations for equipment that rotates materials around a horizontal axis.

The analysis identifies all Southworth tilt products on this page as designed to meet or exceed ANSI MH29.2-2020. The E‑Z Reach models incorporate both lifting and tilting functions and therefore relate to both the lift-table and tilter safety standards.

Common Applications

Lift-and-tilt equipment is commonly used for:

• Manufacturing assembly operations
• Warehouse order picking
• Distribution centers
• Food and beverage processing
• Pharmaceutical handling
• Tote and container access
• Wire-basket and gaylord handling
• Machine feeding and material presentation

The correct product depends primarily on container type, tilt-angle requirements, capacity, and whether height adjustment is required.

How to Choose the Right Lift-and-Tilt Product

Start with four questions:

1. How Much Tilt Is Required?

For deep access into containers, 85° container tilters are typically the best choice. For parts presentation and shallower containers, 30° or 45° fixed-height tilters may be more appropriate.

2. Is Vertical Lift Needed?

If operators need to adjust both height and angle, the E‑Z Reach Lift and Tilt Table is generally the appropriate solution.

3. Does the Equipment Need to Move?

Portable container tilters use a 12V battery-powered system and provide approximately 30 to 35 cycles per charge, making them suitable for facilities that need mobility.

4. What Container Type Will Be Used?

Different models are designed for:

• Wire baskets
• Plastic containers
• Gaylords
• Totes
• Junior containers
• Reinforced-bar containers

Matching the equipment to the container type is one of the most important parts of the selection process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a lift and tilt table?

A lift and tilt table is a work-positioning device that raises materials to a comfortable working height and angles them toward the operator for easier access.

What is the maximum tilt angle available?

The maximum confirmed tilt angle in this category is 85° on the roll-on, portable, and pan-style container tilters. No product in this category provides a 90° tilt.

What is the difference between a container tilter and a fixed-height tilter?

Container tilters are designed for steep access angles up to 85°, while fixed-height tilters provide 30° or 45° tilt angles and are generally used for shallower containers.

What is the Universal Tilter Base?

The Universal Tilter Base (UTB) helps compensate for load shifts as materials are tilted and is a defining feature of the E‑Z Reach Lift and Tilt Table family.

What safety standard applies to industrial tilters?

ANSI MH29.2-2020 is the governing North American safety standard for industrial tilting equipment.

Where does Barron Equipment support lift and tilt equipment?

Barron Equipment serves all of Iowa and Illinois, plus parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Lift and Tilt Table Selection Assistance

Barron Equipment helps manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, food-processing facilities, and industrial operations evaluate tilt angle requirements, capacity needs, container compatibility, and ergonomic goals to determine the right lift-and-tilt solution.

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