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Project Spotlight: Controlled Handling of IT Equipment up to 250 kg
Project Spotlight: Controlled Handling of IT Equipment up to 250 kg

Sector: Data centres
Application: Server installation and maintenance
Equipment: Purpose-built 250 kg data centre lifter

The challenge

Modern servers, storage arrays and networking equipment can be heavy, awkward and difficult to position accurately inside a rack. The task becomes more demanding in narrow data centre aisles and at elevated rack positions, where the load must remain supported and under control throughout installation or removal.

Using several technicians to handle the equipment manually can expose people to unnecessary strain while increasing the risk of contact with high-value hardware and surrounding infrastructure.

The solution

LiftRite developed a purpose-built data centre lifter with a safe working load of 250 kg. The unit combines a compact footprint with a stable load platform and a precision lifting mechanism, allowing it to move through confined aisles and align IT equipment accurately with the rack.

Ergonomic controls enable one technician to raise, transport and position supported equipment during installation and maintenance work.

LiftRite 250 kg data centre lifter for controlled IT equipment handling

Engineering features

  • 250 kg safe working load
  • Precision lift control for rack alignment
  • Compact footprint for narrow aisles
  • Stable platform supporting the load during positioning
  • Single-operator handling capability
  • Designed for servers, storage arrays and other heavy IT equipment

The outcome

The lifter provides a controlled alternative to manually handling heavy IT equipment. It reduces the number of people required for many lifting tasks, keeps the equipment supported during alignment and gives technicians finer control when working around racks and valuable infrastructure.