Classifications of Aerial Lift Platforms & Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts and aerial platforms enable employees to work on elevated structures in a safe manner and allow them to reach objects and structures. These platforms and lifts offer friendly user controls to maneuver the platform and the base separately. This enables the machinery to access things. There are many lift designs available that are suited for particular applications and environments.
Scissor Lift
The scissor lift utilizes a series of crisscrossed connected steel arms. These arms are designed to create an X patterned support system when the lift is raised vertically. Employees use a big rectangle platform which is attached to the top of the lifting device. There are support railings along the edges to provide added protection.
The scissor lift features a low profile that is ideal for pavement, hard and compact dirt surfaces and concrete. These machinery make use of either a combustion engine or an electric motor to power the lift and the lifting mechanism.
Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
Rough terrain scissor lifts use the same technology as the standard type of scissor lift. The rough terrain unit differs in that it features a specific base that is designed for surfaces that are uneven. The rough terrain additionally provides oversized all terrain tires and a higher ground clearance. These models offer lower lifting heights overall because of the equipment's higher center of gravity.
Telescopic Boom Lift
The telescopic boom lift offers a beam that rises both vertically and diagonally. To operate the boom, the equipment has controls outfitted on the work platform. The controls make use of an IC or a combustion engine in order to power the hydraulics and lift the boom.
Articulating Boom Lift
An articulating boom lift has two telescopic booms that are connected with a moving elbow. This lifting equipment provides a bucket or a small working platform outfitted with hand controls which are utilized to control the boom. The articulating lift is capable of reaching on top buildings and over things.