Lojer Practico Manual: Hydraulic Table with Stainless Steel Top for Demanding Settings

What a manual hydraulic operating table offers

A manual table has no mains dependence for its main movements. Height is adjusted hydraulically, while back and leg sections, lateral tilt and Trendelenburg are mechanical and gas-spring assisted. This simplicity can be valuable in satellite clinics, field or mobile settings, secondary hospitals and as a backup table.

The trade-off is that the operator sets each position by hand and there are no memory positions or battery-driven movements, so training and consistent routines are important.

Published specifications

The published safe working load is 180 kg, with a maximum lifting capacity of 400 kg. Height ranges from 710 to 1020 mm. Lateral tilt is plus or minus 20 degrees, the back section moves from minus 30 to plus 70 degrees, and Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg are 25 and 18 degrees.

Check the load rating in your intended positions with the manufacturer. Our guide to operating table weight capacity explains the different figures.

• Safe working load 180 kg; maximum lifting capacity 400 kg
• Height 710 to 1020 mm
• Lateral tilt +/- 20 degrees; back section -30 to +70 degrees
• Trendelenburg 25 degrees; reverse 18 degrees

Stainless steel top and cleaning

The stainless steel table top is chosen for demanding climates and environments with heavy cleaning requirements. Stainless steel tolerates frequent disinfection, and a hard surface is easy to wipe down.

Check which mattress is supplied and whether the table is compatible with radiolucent imaging if that is a requirement, because a steel top is not radiolucent. Ask the supplier about cleaning agents approved for the table.

Ergonomics, rails and brakes

The base design lets the surgical team stand closer to the operating field and reduces lower-back fatigue. Side rails are available in Euro, UK and US variants, so accessories can be matched to the rail standard you already use; see our article on side rails and clamps.

A quick lock and unlock brake system makes the table easy to position and fix. As with any mobile table, check the brake and the castors during routine inspection.

Manual or electric: how to decide

Choose by case mix and environment: electric tables offer memory, smoother adjustments and more postures, while a manual table offers independence from mains power, lower complexity and robustness. Read our comparison of electric tables and the guide to the hydraulic operating table.

Many facilities use a mix: electric tables for the main theatres and manual tables for minor procedures or backup. Compare all models from Lojer against your list.

Typical settings and what to ask the supplier

Manual tables are often chosen for minor-procedure rooms, outpatient surgical centres, mobile teams and as a reserve table when electric tables are being serviced. In each case the main questions are how quickly the table can be set up, how robust it is when moved often and how simple it is to maintain locally.

Ask for a demonstration of all the movements with a load, the force needed at the levers, and how the gas springs and hydraulics are inspected and replaced. Check that spare gas springs are stocked in the UAE and that your technicians are trained for first-line checks.

Checklist and ordering in the UAE

Decide the rail variant, the accessories, the mattress and the training needed. Add the table to the planned maintenance schedule and ask for a written list of spare parts held in the UAE, including hydraulic components and gas springs. Confirm the registration status of the model.

Beckfinity's specialists can prepare a quotation from the product page or via our contact page.