Compliance with Technical Regulations in the Design of Scissor Lift Tables

The diploma thesis addresses the importance of compliance with technical regulations in the design of scissor lift tables and their role in ensuring safe, stable and reliable operation of the equipment. Lift tables represent an important part of modern industrial and logistics processes, which is why their design must be planned in accordance with applicable safety requirements and technical standards. Based on the subject matter of the diploma thesis, it is established that consistent compliance with technical regulations significantly contributes to greater user safety, risk reduction and improvement of the long-term reliability of scissor lift tables. The diploma thesis therefore emphasises the importance of correct interpretation of standards and their application already in the design planning phase, as they represent an important foundation for the development of technically appropriate and safe lifting equipment.

Problem

The diploma thesis addresses the importance of compliance with technical regulations in the design of scissor lift tables and their role in ensuring safe, stable and reliable operation of the equipment.

Solution and Method

Lift tables represent an important part of modern industrial and logistics processes, which is why their design must be planned in accordance with applicable safety requirements and technical standards. Incorrect planning or inadequate compliance with regulations can cause increased risk of user injury, system failures and reduced operational reliability. The diploma thesis first presents the importance of technical regulations, standards and harmonised standards in the field of machinery safety.

Particular attention is given to standard EN 1570-1:2024, which represents the fundamental standard for lift tables and defines safety requirements for their design, construction and use. Based on the requirements of the standard, the key hazards that occur when using scissor lift tables are addressed, as well as methods for their reduction or elimination. The central part of the diploma thesis is dedicated to the analysis of safety requirements and protective measures in the design of lift tables.

Design calculations, equipment stability and protection against mechanical hazards are addressed. Requirements for mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems are also specifically presented, as correct implementation of these systems significantly affects the safety and reliability of the equipment throughout its entire service life. An important part of the diploma thesis also represents verification of lift table compliance with standard requirements.

Procedures for verifying design compliance with prescribed safety requirements are presented.

Results

Based on the subject matter of the diploma thesis, it is established that consistent compliance with technical regulations significantly contributes to greater user safety, risk reduction and improvement of the long-term reliability of scissor lift tables. The diploma thesis therefore emphasises the importance of correct interpretation of standards and their application already in the design planning phase, as they represent an important foundation for the development of technically appropriate and safe lifting equipment.