Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts were originally designed to provide bigger work space while carrying bigger cargo. They are normally used to lift multiple employees who need access to the same work platform. This particular type of aerial lift is used for lifting individuals, materials and heavy machines. These industrial machines come in numerous varieties, colors and sizes. Most hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts are powered by either electricity or gas.
Due to their quiet nature, electric models are typically used for inside applications such as warehouse settings since they are much less noisy. Gas or diesel powered scissor lifts are normally called rough-terrain lifts which are more suitable for jobsites outdoors.
Within the industrialized world, scissor lifts are the most often utilized and amongst the most essential kinds of material handling equipment. There are different kinds available on the market. For instance, several are designed to handle a load of as much as fifty tons, while others more resemble portable carts that are small and can only raise a couple hundred pounds of material.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
Within the material handling business, the scissor lift goes by a huge variety of names, including: Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, 4WD Aerial Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Material Lifts, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Aerial Platforms, Turn Tables, Small Scissor Lift, Heavy Capacity Scissor Lift, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Ground Lift Table, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Loading Dock Lift, Hydraulic Lifts, Tilt Tables, Zero Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts will also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts too.