Project Background
A wine distributor in Bordeaux needed to move pallets of bottled wine and oak barrels between three storage levels in a temperature-controlled warehouse. The facility required equipment that could handle heavy loads reliably while withstanding the humid environment and frequent wash-downs of a wine storage operation.
Challenges
- Humid environment: Constant moisture in the warehouse required corrosion-resistant equipment
- Heavy loads: Fully loaded wine pallets can exceed 1 ton each
- Temperature control: The lift had to operate reliably in a refrigerated, climate-controlled setting
- Space constraints: The shaft opening was compact, limiting platform size
Solution
GP LIFT delivered a stainless steel hydraulic cargo lift engineered for the food and beverage industry:
- Capacity: 3 tons, with reinforced platform construction
- Travel height: 9m serving three storage levels
- Platform size: 2000×2000 mm, matching standard wine pallets
- Material: Stainless steel platform and guide rails for corrosion resistance
- Hydraulic station: Waterproof cabinet protecting the power unit from humidity
- Safety: Explosion-proof valve, interlock doors, and overload alarm
Custom Features
- Temperature-resistant hydraulic seals and fluids for refrigerated operation
- Corrosion-resistant finishes throughout
- Control panels at every level with emergency stops
- Remote technical installation guidance for the local crew
Results
- Enabled efficient multi-level storage of 3,000+ pallets
- Zero corrosion issues reported after six months of humid operation
- Installation completed in two days with remote GP LIFT guidance
- Reduced manual handling and improved warehouse throughput
“The stainless steel cargo lift handles our heaviest pallets without a problem, and it has held up perfectly in our humid storage conditions.” — Warehouse Manager, Château Distribution Bordeaux