Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to offer a larger work area and are usually utilized to raise multiple employees requiring access to the same platform. This particular kind of aerial lift is utilized for raising individuals, supplies and heavy machinery. These industrial machines come in many colors, sizes and varieties. Nearly all scissor lifts and hydraulic lifts run by either electricity or gas.
Because of their quiet nature, electric models are usually utilized for inside applications such as warehouse settings because they are a lot less noisy. Scissor lifts that are powered by either gas or diesel are usually known as rough-terrain lifts which are more suited for jobsites outdoors.
Scissor lifts are very common equipment in the industrialized world, and are vital material handling equipment. There are a variety of different model types offered on the market. For example, a few 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 loads which weigh up to 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, such as: 4WD Aerial Lifts, Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Material Lifts, Aerial Platforms, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Small Scissor Lift, Turn Tables, Heavy Capacity Scissor Lift, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Ground Lift Table, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Loading Dock Lift, Tilt Tables, Hydraulic Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Zero Lifts, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts could also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts too.