Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts were initially designed to offer larger work space while carrying larger cargo. They are usually utilized to raise many employees who require access to the same work platform. This particular type of aerial lift is utilized for raising heavy machinery, people and materials. These industrial equipment come in many varieties, colors and sizes. Nearly all scissor lifts and hydraulic lifts are powered by either electricity or gas.
Due to their quiet nature, electric models are normally used for inside applications such as warehouse atmospheres since they are much less noisy. Gas or diesel powered scissor lifts are often referred to as rough-terrain lifts which are suited more for jobsites outdoors.
Scissor lifts are very common machinery in the industrialized world, and are vital material handling machinery. There are different kinds existing on the market. Like for example, several are designed to handle a load of up to fifty tons, whilst others more resemble portable carts which are small and only able to lift cargo which weigh as much as a couple of hundred pounds.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
Within the material handling business, the scissor lift goes by a wide variety of names, including: Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, 4WD Aerial Lifts, Material Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Aerial Platforms, Small Scissor Lift, Turn Tables, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Heavy Capacity Scissor Lift, Ground Lift Table, Air Scissor Lift Cart, LOading Dock Lift, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Hydraulic Lifts, Tilt Tables, Zero Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts can also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts as well.