Inside Chenlift
Where Every
Platform
Is Born.
A guided look at the production processes, quality controls, and specialist workshops that transform raw steel and hydraulic components into the lift platforms operating in over 80 countries.
The Facility
15,000 m² Dedicated
to Getting Lifts Right
Chenlift’s aerial work platform manufacturer factory in Suzhou, Jiangsu is designed specifically for the demands of aerial work platform production: high-bay ceilings for large platform assemblies, reinforced floor slabs for load-testing, and dedicated ventilation zones for painting and surface-treatment operations.
As an aerial work platform manufacturer factory, every process flows logically across six specialist zones. Material enters as raw structural steel and hydraulic components; it exits as a serialised, tested, documented lift platform ready for container loading. Every unit is traceable to its production batch, component suppliers, and inspection records.
Tour Stops
Steel Fabrication & Cutting
Every Chenlift platform begins as certified Q345B structural steel. Our fabrication zone houses fibre-laser cutters handling plate up to 25 mm thick, CNC punch-presses for repeatable hole patterns, and programmable press brakes forming structural channels to tight tolerances.
Material traceability starts here. Each steel batch is logged against its mill certificate before cutting, and cut parts carry laser-marked batch codes that follow them through every subsequent production stage.
Welding & Structural Assembly
All Chenlift welders hold certifications to relevant welding standards and undergo annual competency re-assessment. Scissor-arm assemblies, mast structures, and chassis frames are welded in dedicated jig-fixtures that enforce dimensional consistency across every production batch.
Weld inspection covers visual examination, dimensional verification against engineering drawings, and periodic non-destructive testing using magnetic particle inspection on load-bearing joints.
Hydraulic & Electrical Assembly
Each hydraulic power unit is built up from verified sub-components: gear pumps, solenoid valve blocks, pressure-relief valves, and hose assemblies. All hose fittings are pressure-tested before installation on the platform.
Control software parameters are loaded and verified against model-specific settings sheets before the platform advances to surface treatment. Emergency-stop and safety functions are verified at this stage before coating makes access more difficult.
Shot Blasting
Before any coating is applied, all structural steel assemblies pass through the shot-blast chamber. Abrasive media removes mill scale, rust, and surface contamination, preparing the steel to a cleanliness grade of Sa 2.5 in accordance with ISO 8501-1 — the standard required for industrial epoxy primer adhesion.
Surface profile depth is checked after blasting to confirm the anchor pattern is within the specification window for the primer system being applied.
Painting & Coating
Shot-blasted assemblies receive a two-coat paint system in the dedicated booth: an epoxy zinc phosphate primer followed by a polyurethane topcoat. The booth operates under controlled temperature and humidity conditions to ensure consistent film formation and adhesion.
Total dry film thickness exceeds 120 µm on standard products. Custom RAL colours are available for OEM or distributor-specified requirements — brand livery changes are a standard part of the OEM programme.
Quality Inspection & Load Testing
No Chenlift platform leaves the factory without passing a defined inspection and test protocol: dimensional verification, functional cycling through full range of travel, verification of emergency-stop and overload protection systems, and a rated static load test.
Results are recorded on a serialised inspection checklist archived against the unit’s serial number — traceable for the life of the machine.
Quality System
Built-in Quality,
Not Bolted-on.
Our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system reaches into every department, not just the inspection bay.
ISO 9001 : 2015
Independently audited and certified. From supplier qualification to customer complaint resolution, every process is documented, measured, and subject to continuous improvement review cycles.
CE Declaration of Conformity
All standard-range products carry CE marking under the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technical construction files are maintained and export documentation prepared with every qualifying shipment.
Third-Party Inspection
We work openly with BV, SGS, and customer-appointed inspection agencies. Production schedule and inspection zone are arranged to support pre-shipment inspection visits and witnessed testing on request.
Plan Your Visit
Come and See
for Yourself
We welcome distributor visits, end-user delegations, and third-party auditors to our Suzhou facility. Factory tours typically cover all six production zones and take approximately 90 minutes. On-site meeting facilities are available for product specification discussions and commercial negotiations.
Address: No. 28 Yongchang Road, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China 215000
Nearest Airport: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport — approx. 25 min by high-speed rail
High-Speed Rail: Suzhou Station
Email: sales@chinaliftplatform.com
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