Overview
The Southworth SAM Portable Lift Table is a specialty scissor lift designed specifically for transporting and repositioning Small Article Monitor (SAM) radiation monitoring units used in nuclear facilities. Radiation protection officials and maintenance professionals require a safe, stable means of moving these sensitive devices between monitoring stations, storage locations, and maintenance areas. The CLS portable lift table provides exactly that — a height adjustable platform with built‑in transport features that keep the SAM unit secure during movement.
The lift handles loads up to 4,000 lbs on a 32 x 36 inch standard platform. The platform adjusts from 37.25 inches down to 13.25 inches in just 16 seconds, lowering the center of gravity for stable, safe travel whether the unit is moving a few feet or across an entire facility. A removable push bar and fork pockets provide two methods of transport depending on the distance and the equipment available. The lift operates on standard 115V single‑phase power with a 1 HP motor.
Features and Benefits
The defining advantage of the SAM portable lift is its purpose‑built design for sensitive monitoring equipment transport. The rapid 16‑second height adjustment allows operators to raise the platform to working height for loading and calibration, then lower it quickly for transport at a low center of gravity that prevents tipping during movement. The removable push bar enables manual transport by a single operator. Fork pockets allow the entire unit to be relocated by forklift when longer distances or doorways require it.
Southworth’s proven electro‑hydraulic scissor mechanism delivers smooth, controlled raising and lowering. The heavy duty construction handles the concentrated weight of radiation monitoring equipment without deflection. Lubricated‑for‑life components reduce maintenance requirements in facilities where minimizing downtime and exposure time is critical.
Applications
The SAM portable lift table serves a specialized material handling need in nuclear facilities and radiation monitoring environments. Common uses include repositioning SAM units between monitoring stations within a nuclear facility, transporting radiation detection equipment for routine maintenance and calibration, moving sensitive instruments through doorways and corridors where the low transport height prevents clearance issues, providing height adjustable working access during equipment setup and inspection, and any application where heavy, sensitive monitoring instruments must be moved safely and repositioned at precise working heights.
Selection Assistance
The SAM portable lift table is a single‑model product purpose‑built for SAM unit transport. For general portable lift table needs outside of radiation monitoring applications, the Southworth Backsaver Lite Portable provides 550 and 1,100 lb capacities with 12V DC battery power and easy‑rolling casters. For stationary applications where the lift does not need to travel, the Southworth Backsaver Lite or LS Series Hydraulic provides a wider range of capacities and platform sizes. Contact our team to discuss your specific requirements.