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Leyman Lift Gates Introduces New Heavy-Duty Large Steel Platform Gate
Leyman Lift Gates announces the introduction of the new heavy-duty large steel platform now available on SLP Heavy Duty Hide -A-Way (Tuck-Under Style Lift Gates).
August 8, 2007
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Leyman Lift Gates announces the introduction of the new heavy-duty large steel platform now available on SLP Heavy Duty Hide -A-Way (Tuck-Under Style Lift Gates). The SLP is the largest platform gate in its application. Instead of other manufactures going for a “one size fits all” mentality, Leyman Lift Gates has decided to go with two styles, one for low bed height applications and one for low bed height applications.
Having two floor styles allows the platform to be level ride at both low and high bed heights. Leyman Lift Gates has again introduced a product that will quickly dominate the large steel platform tuck-under market and continue the long standing tradition of innovation. The new SLP Hide-A-Way?helps the end-user with the ease of loading and unloading.
The SLP models are low maintenance, heavy duty steel platform lift gates. Available lifting capacity is 2500, and 3500 lbs. The SLP Hide -A-Way is virtually maintenance free, featuring greaseless major pivot points. The power unit provides thermal protection for the motor and chrome plated pins add years to the gate’s operational life.
The SLP Hide-A-Way?also features low P.S.I. due to a larger cylinder surface. The steel motor and pump enclosure ensures that these vital components are well protected from the elements year round.
Other standard features include:
Marine toggle switch.
Manual transit lock.
Pressure compensated flow control.
Spring assisted opening and closing.
The SLP Hide-A-Way?is shipped with a heavy duty platform extension and arrives completely assembled.
The SLP 2500W liftgate with a wedge platform measures 80 inches wide by 52 inches deep and accommodates bed heights ranging from 44 inches to 56 inches.
The SLP 2500WLB liftgate with a wedge platform measures 80 inches wide by 50 inches deep. The SLP 2500WLB accommodates bed heights ranging from 36 inches to 44 inches.
The SLP 3500W lift gate with a wedge platform measures 80 inches wide by 52 inches deep and accommodates bed heights ranging from 44 inches to 56 inches.
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