Platforms that use a scissor-like mechanism to be able to raise and lower the apparatus are referred to as scissor lifts. Normally, this particular kind of material handling machine just moves vertically. The apparatus that is responsible for lowering and raising the scissor lift is made from linked and folding supports which are designed in a crisscross or an x-shaped pattern.
By applying pressure to the outside of the lowest set of supports, upward motion is achieved by elongating the crossing pattern, the platform propels in a vertical manner. Product specifications for scissor lifts comprise stroke, width, length and capacity. The difference between the equipment's fully lowered and completely raised position is called the stroke. The longest dimension of the platform is the length. Capacity is the maximum load or force supported by the scissor lift. The narrowest dimension of the lift is known as its width.
On the market there are a variety of different types of scissor lifts. Some options consist of dock lifts, personnel lifts, pallet trucks, table lifts and vehicle lifts. Utility carts or containers are round or rectangular devices which have wheels. These equipment items are used in general purpose instances and normally seen in bulk material transport.
Dock lifts refer to the particular scissor lifts which raise and lower personnel or supplies onto and off of loading docks. Table lifts are used to place and raise things for ergonomic access. Personnel lifts are utilized to lower and raise people to heights so they can store some materials or carry out certain tasks etc. Pallet jacks or pallet trucks are carts or trucks that are outfitted with forks designed to engage pallet slots.
Mostly, scissor lifts are commonly used as personnel lifts and as lift tables. Furthermore, they could be built into pallet jacks. In industrial environments, lift tables are chosen for positioning and raising loads and materials. Personnel lifts are a part of the aerial lift category. Man lifts are a different facet of aerial lifts which consist of cherry pickers, MEWP or mobile elevated work platforms and bucket trucks.