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Leyman Lift Gates Introduces New Heavy Duty Large Steel Platform Gate

CINCINNATI – Leyman Lift Gates has introduced a 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.

June 13, 2007
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CINCINNATI – Leyman Lift Gates has introduced a 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. Leyman Lift Gates has two styles, one for low-bed height and one for high-bed height applications. Having two floor styles allows the platform to be level ride at both low- and high-bed heights.

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Available lifting capacity is 2,500 and 3,500 lbs. The SLP Hide-A-Way features 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.

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Other standard features include marine toggle switch, manual transit lock, pressure compensated flow control, and 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 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. The SLP 2500WLB lift gate 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 46 inches to 56 inches. For additional information, contact a Leyman supplier, call (513) 891-6210, e-mail your request to sales@leymanlift.com, or visit www.leymanlift.com.

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