Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to offer a bigger work area and are usually used to lift multiple employees requiring access to the same platform. This kind of aerial lift is utilized for raising heavy machines, people and supplies. These industrial machines come in numerous colors, sizes and varieties. Most hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts run by either gas or electricity.
Due to their quiet nature, electric models are typically used for inside applications such as warehouse atmospheres since they are much less noisy. Scissor lifts which are powered by either diesel or gas are normally called rough-terrain lifts which are more suited for outdoor jobsites.
Scissor lifts are extremely common machines in the industrialized world, and are vital material handling equipment. There are a range 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 raise cargo that weigh up to a couple of hundred pounds.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
In the material handling business, the scissor lift goes by a huge variety of names, like: Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, 4WD Aerial Lifts, Material Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Aerial Platforms, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Turn Tables, Small Scissor Lift, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Heavy Capacity Scissor Lift, Ground Lift Table, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Loading Dock Lift, Tilt Tables, Hydraulic Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Zero Lifts, Air Lift Tables and Upenders. Scissor Lifts would also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts too.