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QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A CART LIFTER
Greenville,
S.C. (August 12, 2005) - A key component of any semi-automated
residential refuse collection system is the cart lifter (also known as a
cart tipper). The tipper does the heavy lifting: picking up carts,
emptying them into the refuse collection vehicle hopper and then placing
them back on the ground. But with all the tippers available, how do you
know which one is best for your operation? Bayne Premium Lift Systems, a
dedicated manufacturer of cart lifters since 1986, suggests considering
the following six critical questions when specifying cart lifters.
1. Which types of carts are used?
There is a lifter available for any cart that has been designed for
semi-automated collection; however, not all lifters will work with all
carts. In general, the carts used should conform to ANSI standards Type
B for domestic style two-bar carts, Type C for European style carts,
Type D for pocketed style carts and Type G for automated style carts.
Many cart lifters can also dump standard size 30- and 55-gallon drums.
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2.
How much weight will be lifted?
The amount of weight to be lifted by the tipper is also established by
the choice of cart. Each cart has a weight rating - for example, a
standard 95-gallon cart is usually rated to hold up to 350 pounds. If
residents will be supplied with 95-gallon carts, then, you know that the
cart tipper must be able to lift up to 350 pounds. This question is
especially important when you will be using a more unusual cart or have
especially high weight expectations. When equipped with the proper
actuator, some cart tippers can lift up to 700 pounds.
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3.
What is the sill/hopper height of the refuse collection vehicle?
Lifters are available with various arm lengths because not all models of
refuse collection vehicles have the same
sill height. Longer arms are used with higher sills so that when the
lifter is mounted in the correct position on the sill, its faceplate is
properly set up to connect with and dump the cart. For lifters picking
up domestic two-bar carts, there must be 34 inches from the ground to
the lifter saddle where the cart bar rests. To lift European style
carts, there must be 38 inches from the ground to the top of the
lifter's comb assembly.
4. Does the refuse collection vehicle have a winch, reeving cylinder
or commercial container bar?
Not all lifters will work properly on rear loaders equipped with
commercial container handling devices. Modifications may be required to
ensure that a commercial container does not rest on the cart lifter when
it is being emptied, as this could damage the lifter. Additionally, the
lifter must be able to rotate within the opening between a commercial
container bar and the hopper.
5. Do you want a cylinder lift or one that uses a rotary actuator?
There are two basic kinds of cart lifters: one uses a hydraulic cylinder
to lift the cart, the other uses a rotary actuator. Cylinder lifts tend
to be less expensive upfront and work well with semi-automated carts.
Lifts using rotary actuators are generally more durable, offering
greater longevity and a lower total cost of ownership. They also have
the ability to lift heavy weights at lower system pressures and can pick
up a wider range of containers.
6. What kind of rotary actuator does the tipper use?
The tipper's actuator provides the rotation needed to lift and dump the
cart. There are two kinds of actuators prevalent in the industry:
helical and dual rack and pinion. Helical actuators may cost less
initially; however, replacement parts are more expensive on average than
those for rack and pinion actuators. Because they have fewer parts, dual
rack and pinion actuators are also easier to repair, leading to less
downtime and lower labor costs.
Your local refuse equipment distributor will work with you to identify
the best cart lifters for your fleet. For more information about Bayne
cart lifters or to find your local distributor, call (800) 535-2671 or
visit the Web site at www.baynethinline.com.
Bayne Premium Lift Systems designs and manufactures a complete line of
hydraulic cart lifters for refuse collection vehicles and
commercial/industrial applications at its state-of-the-art facility in
Greenville, S.C. Bayne
premium lifters feature the company's patented Thinline® rack and
pinion rotary actuator for smooth, low-maintenance operation and the
best lift capacity, even at low operating pressures. Bayne cart tippers
are the most requested in the refuse industry and are available through
the industry's largest distribution network. Established in 1968, Bayne
is a Dover Company.
0850-1098
8/10/05
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