Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts were originally designed to provide bigger work space while raising 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 lifting individuals, materials and heavy equipment. These industrial machines come in many models, colors and sizes. Nearly all hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts run by either gas or electricity.
Electric models are typically quieter machines making them most suitable for warehouse uses. Gas or diesel powered scissor lifts are usually referred to as rough-terrain lifts that are suited more for outdoor jobsites.
Within the industrialized world, scissor lifts are the most often used and amongst the most important kinds of material handling machines. There are a variety of different model types offered on the market. For instance, a few are designed to handle a load of up to fifty tons, whereas others more resemble portable carts that are small and only able to raise a couple hundred pounds of load.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
Within the material handling business, the scissor lift goes by a wide variety of names, like: 4WD Aerial Lifts, Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, Material Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Aerial Platforms, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Small Scissor Lift, Turn Tables, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Heavy Capacity Scissor Lift, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Ground Lift Table, LOading Dock Lift, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Hydraulic Lifts, Tilt Tables, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Zero Lifts, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts would also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts too.