Vestil Self-Leveling Auto-Hite Cart

Vestil Self-Leveling Auto-Hite Cart | Adjustable Tension Springs, 14" to 34" Service Range

The Vestil Auto-Hite is a spring-loaded self-leveling cart that automatically maintains the platform at a consistent working height as weight is added or removed. When a load is placed on the platform, the spring compresses, causing the platform to descend. As weight is removed, the spring extends, and the platform rises. No pumping, pedal operation, or button pressing is required; the adjustment occurs passively on every cycle.

The tension springs are adjustable, allowing the cart to be tuned to the specific weight range of the materials being handled. This ensures the self-leveling mechanism operates correctly within the application's load range rather than being set to a fixed spring rate. All-steel construction with a removable handle and 5" x 2" polyurethane casters -- two rigid and two swivel with brakes provides mobility and stable positioning. Service range is 14" to 34" on all models.

Seven models are available across three platform sizes and four capacity tiers. The 42" x 42" and 48" x 48" platforms are well-suited to palletized loads and large carton quantities, where a narrow platform would be insufficient.

Models and Specifications:

♦ SCSC-500-2040, 20-3/8" W, 40-3/8" L platform. Service range 14" to 34". Capacity 500 lbs. Adjustable tension springs. Removable handle. 5" x 2" polyurethane casters, two swivel with brakes.

♦ SCSC-800-4242 (verify model number -- see admin note), 42" W, 42" L platform. Service range 14" to 34". Capacity 500 lbs (verify). Large square platform. Adjustable tension springs.

♦ SCSC-750-2040, 20-3/8" W, 40-3/8" L platform. Service range 14" to 34". Capacity 750 lbs. Same platform as SCSC-500-2040 at greater capacity.

♦ SCSC-1000-4242, 42" W, 42" L platform. Service range 14" to 34". Capacity 1,000 lbs. Large square platform.

♦ SCSC-1000-4848, 48" W, 48" L platform. Service range 14" to 34". Capacity 1,000 lbs. Largest platform in the lineup.

♦ SCSC-2000-4242, 42" W, 42" L platform. Service range 14" to 34". Capacity 2,000 lbs. Pallet-level capacity on the 42" square platform.

♦ SCSC-2000-4848, 48" W, 48" L platform. Service range 14" to 34". Capacity 2,000 lbs. Pallet-level capacity on the largest platform.

Selecting the Right Model:

♦ Platform size, 20-3/8" x 40-3/8" for standard carton, tote, and parts handling where a narrower platform is adequate. 42" x 42" or 48" x 48" for palletized loads, large carton quantities, or applications where load dimensions require a wider base. The 48" x 48" platform provides the largest load surface in the lineup.

♦ Capacity and spring tuning: Select a model with a rated capacity at or above the maximum expected load weight. The adjustable tension springs must be tuned to the operating load range. A 2,000-lb model used with light loads will not self-level properly without spring adjustment. Verify the spring tension is set for the actual working load range before putting the cart into service.

♦ Narrow platform (20-3/8" x 40-3/8") for mobility, the two narrow-platform models (SCSC-500-2040 and SCSC-750-2040) are more maneuverable in tight aisles and at workstations where aisle width limits the cart footprint. The larger square platforms require more clearance for navigation and positioning.

♦ All models share the same 14" to 34" service range, so platform size and capacity are the only differentiating variables between models.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Case and Carton Picking: order-picking operations where cartons are removed from the cart one at a time. Use the Auto-Hite to maintain the top carton at a consistent reach height throughout the pick cycle, eliminating the progressive bending that occurs as the stack height decreases on a fixed-height cart.

♦ Packing Station Supply: packing operations where a supply of cartons, totes, or materials is staged on the cart and consumed throughout the shift. Use the Auto-Hite to keep the working surface at a stable height automatically, allowing packers to work in a consistent posture from the first item to the last.

♦ Palletized Load Handling, warehouse and distribution operations using the 42" or 48" platform models to stage palletized goods or large carton quantities at an ergonomic working height. Use the 1,000-lb and 2,000-lb models for self-leveling at pallet-scale loads.

♦ Assembly Parts Supply, assembly operations staging small parts bins or component trays on the cart at the assembly position use the Auto-Hite to maintain access height automatically as parts are consumed, keeping the remaining parts at a consistent reach level without operator intervention.

CustomMHS is an authorized Vestil distributor. All purchases include the manufacturer's factory warranty.