Operator Plates

Control labels – button legends and function symbols on the operating panel

Control labels translate the functions of a tail lift into clear symbols and short captions placed directly on each switch, push button or lever. They mark typical movement directions such as lifting, lowering, folding and locking and guide the operator through every switching step. At SULEJ Ladebordwand you will find control labels as a replacement for worn or faded originals – an important building block to keep the operating sequence unambiguous, also with changing personnel.

Symbol language and button legends at a glance

Control labels show the switching logic of the tail lift compactly through pictograms. Arrows pointing up and down visualise lifting and lowering, a folding symbol marks the opening and closing of the platform, additional icons stand for end-position states or activation of the main switch. Short captions or numbers are often added so the operator recognises the correct sequence of steps. This produces a clear visual operating guide right at the panel that remains understandable without a printed manual.

Weather and UV resistance of the printed surface

Control labels sit on the control box, on the outside operator station or on the hand-held cable switch – always where hands, cleaning agents and weather influences act directly on the surface. Print runs with UV-stable colour systems or reverse-printed foils keep their legibility even after prolonged sun exposure and frequent cleaning cycles. Robust carrier foils with strong adhesive bond to smooth metal or plastic surfaces and withstand spray water, road salt and industrial dust.

Benefits at a glance

• Unambiguous operating symbols for lifting, lowering and folding directly on each switch
• UV-stable prints for long-term legibility in outdoor use
• Strong-bonding carrier foils for smooth metal and plastic surfaces
• Reduces operating errors with changing personnel and during driver briefings

Clearly legible button legends shorten briefing times and support a uniform operating sequence across the fleet.