Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to offer a larger work area and are normally used to raise multiple workers requiring access to the same platform. This particular type of aerial lift is utilized for raising heavy equipment, individuals and supplies. These industrial machines come in lots of varieties, colors and sizes. Most hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts run by either gas or electricity.
Due to their quiet nature, electric models are normally used for inside applications like warehouse settings as they are much less noisy. Diesel of gas powered scissor lifts are often referred to as rough-terrain lifts which are suitable more for jobsites outdoors.
In the industrialized world, scissor lifts are the most often utilized and one of the most essential types of material handling equipment. There are a variety of different model types existing on the market. For example, several are designed to handle a load of up to fifty tons, whereas others more resemble portable carts that are small and could just raise a couple hundred pounds of cargo.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
In the material handling industry, the scissor lift goes by a wide variety of names, such as: Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, 4WD Aerial Lifts, Material Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Aerial Platforms, Turn Tables, Small Scissor Lift, 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, Zero Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Air Lift Tables and Upenders. Scissor Lifts could also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts as well.