Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts were originally designed to offer bigger work space while carrying bigger cargo. They are usually used to lift multiple employees who need access to the same work platform. This particular kind of aerial lift is used for raising people, materials and heavy machines. These industrial equipment come in numerous colors, sizes and varieties. Most hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts are powered by either gas or electricity.
Because of their quiet nature, electric models are normally utilized for inside applications such as warehouse atmospheres as they are much less noisy. Scissor lifts that are powered by either diesel or gas are often called rough-terrain lifts which are suited more for outdoor jobsites.
Within the industrialized world, scissor lifts are the most often used and among the most important kinds of material handling machines. There are a variety of different model types available on the market. Like for instance, a few are designed to handle a load of up to 50 tons, while others more resemble portable carts that are small and only able to raise cargo which weigh up to a couple of hundred pounds.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
In the material handling industry, the scissor lift goes by a huge variety of names, including: Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, 4WD Aerial Lifts, Material Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Aerial Platforms, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Small Scissor Lift, Turn Tables, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Heavy Capacity Scissor Lift, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Ground Lift Table, LOading Dock Lift, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Tilt Tables, Hydraulic Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Zero Lifts, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts can also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts as well.