Product Catalog Lifting Large Animals Since 1957

Shank’s Veterinary Equipment, Inc. Company History 1957 Shank’s Veterinary Equipment, Inc., originally Shank’s Machine Co., Inc., began manufacturing large animal surgery tables in 1957. The company initially manufactured one simple table that could handle a partially sedated large animal and lay it from a standing position to its side. The Shank’s® Douglas Tiltmaster Table (commonly referred to as the Shank’s® Tilt Table) became the industry standard for the large animal veterinarian. In 1978, to accommodate a changing veterinary industry, Shank’s introduced the Shank’s® Floor Model Surgery...

Shank’s Product Catalog Contents Dorsal/Lateral Equine Surgery Tables Floor Model Surgery Tables Necropsy Tables Custom Tables Transfer Carts Foam Pads Looped Hobbles Recovery Hoods Fabricated Metal Specialty Items Recovery Stall Doors Induction Gates Floor Mount Treatment Stock Equine and Surgery Table Comparison Chart Equine and Surgery Table Optional Accessories

Dorsal/Lateral Equine Table The Shank’s® Dorsal/Lateral Equine Table was first built in 1988 and was specifically designed for the equine surgeon. It was designed to provide 4-way tilt capability, and versatile support for both lateral and dorsal positioning via the innovative design of the wing-style sectioned table top. This table was first introduced in a Cylinder Base model. In 1990, the company introduced the Scissor Base model. This model combined the scissor lift concept of the original Shank’s Floor Model Surgery Table with the versatile sectioned top of the original Shank’s Dorsal/Lateral...

Shank’s Product Catalog Hydraulic System and Operation Standard Accessories Both models have a self-contained hydraulic system. Tables built for use on 110V/60 cycle power are equipped with a mounted 3-prong grounded receptacle box for attachment of the customer supplied electrical extension cord. Tables built for use on electric voltage other than 110V/60 cycle are equipped with a 20 foot (6M) power cord along with a country specific plug to allow the end user to access power in their specific country. A simple on/off electrical switch controls the entire system. Both Dorsal/Lateral equine tables...

Floor Model Surgery Table The Shank’s® Floor Model Surgery Table was first built in 1978 and was based on the scissor-type lifting concept for raising and lowering. It was initially designed so it partnered with the induction/recovery room floor to allow the practitioner to combine their induction/surgery/recovery into one room. Hence, the name “Floor Model” was given to the table. This table, when introduced, was available in two different models – Stationary model and Portable model. In the early 1990’s a third model was introduced – the Modified Portable model. This third model reduced the...

Shank’s Product Catalog Hydraulic System and Operation Standard Accessories All models have a self contained hydraulic system. Tables built for use on 110V/60 cycle power are equipped with a mounted 3-prong grounded receptacle box for attachment of the customer supplied electrical extension cord. Tables built for use on electric voltage other than 110V/60 cycle are equipped with a 20 foot (6M) power cord along with a country specific plug to allow the end user to access power in their specific country. A simple on/ off electrical switch controls the entire system. The Stationary model requires...

Equine and Surgery Table Optional Accessories 7’ Padded Top V-Head Extension Floor models only This option alters the size of the table top and makes it 84” (213cm) long instead of 72”(183cm) long. Leg Poles, Dorsal Padded Props and Tie Loops (set of 4 each) Floor models only Removable Cutouts Modified Portable and Portable floor models only This option alters the layout of the table top surface. It provides for removable cutouts in the center of each long side of the padded table top surface. The cutouts are secured with thumbscrew and when removed, provide a 6” deep x 24” wide (15cm x 61cm)...

Shank’s Product Catalog Lateral Arthroscopic Leg Bracket Flat Extensions 8” x 16” (20cm x 41cm) 12” x 20” flat (30cm x 51cm) Dorsal/Lateral models only This tray is completely stainless steel and has a usable flat surface that is 16” wide x 39” long (41cm x 99cm). The tray has raised sides to help retain fluids. The bottom support structure is fabricated from structural steel. The tray is adjustable in height. The tubing piece that inserts into the table port and holds the base of the tray has two different spacer rings. These rings allow the tray to be placed at two different distances from...

Equine and Surgery Table Optional Accessories Round Tube Cross Pipe Padded Props (set of 2) Dorsal/Lateral models only Storage Carts P/S Storage Cart – Floor models only D/L Storage Cart – Dorsal/Lateral models only This extension is designed to be affi xed to two of the dorsal leg poles and run horizontally over top of the table. The cross pipe can be moved to any height on the supporting leg poles. It comes with customized double loops that pivot to allow for attachment of this extension to the supporting leg poles regardless of their tilt position on the table. The tie loops can also be attached...

Shank’s Product Catalog Foam Pads wedge pads table pads These pads are used to provide additional cushioning and support for the sedated animal. See page 18 for additional information on this optional accessory. Looped Hobble Sets Photo courtesy of Steinbeck Country Equine, Salinas, CA These inexpensive hobbles are a quick and easy lifting mechanism to use in conjunction with an overhead hoist for lifting of an anesthetized animal. See page 19 for additional information on this optional accessory.

Equine and Surgery Table Comparison Chart Table Load Rating Lowered Height Raised Height Dorsal/Lateral Cylinder Base Equine Table teral Cylinder Base Equine d a q lateral surface area: 46” wide x 84” long (117cm x 213cm) flush with surrounding surgery room floor when lowered dorsal surface area: center bed - 18” wide x 84” long (46cm x 213cm) Dorsal/Lateral Scissor Base Equine Table teral lateral surface area: 46” wide x 84” long (117cm x 213cm) dorsal surface area: center bed - 18” wide x 84” long (46cm x 213cm) Stationary Floor Model Surgery Table standard table top 36” wide x 72” long (91cm...