Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts were initially designed to provide bigger work space while carrying bigger loads. They are commonly utilized to lift many employees who require access to the same work platform. This particular kind of aerial lift is used for raising individuals, supplies and heavy machinery. These industrial machinery come in a lot of colors, sizes and models. Most scissor lifts and hydraulic lifts are powered by either electricity or gas.
Electric models are typically quieter machines making them most suitable for warehouse operations. Scissor lifts that are powered by either diesel or gas are normally referred to as rough-terrain lifts which are more suited for jobsites outdoors.
In the industrialized world, scissor lifts are the most often used and one of the most essential types of material handling machinery. There are different kinds existing on the market. For instance, some are designed to handle a load of up to 50 tons, whilst others more resemble portable carts that are small and only able to lift cargo which weigh as much as a couple of hundred pounds.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
In the material handling industry, 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, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Loading Dock Lift, Hydraulic Lifts, Tilt Tables, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Zero Lifts, Air Lift Tables and Upenders. Scissor Lifts can also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts too.