Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts were originally designed to offer larger work space while carrying bigger loads. They are commonly used to raise multiple employees who require access to the same work platform. This particular type of aerial lift is utilized for raising people, materials and heavy equipment. These industrial machines come in numerous colors, sizes and models. Most hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts are powered by either gas or electricity.
Electric models are normally quieter machinery making them most suitable for warehouse uses. Scissor lifts that are powered by either diesel or gas are often called rough-terrain lifts that are more suited for jobsites outdoors.
Scissor lifts are very common machines in the industrialized world, and are vital material handling machinery. There are various kinds available on the market. Like for example, several are designed to handle a load of up to fifty tons, whereas others more resemble portable carts which are small and only able to raise materials which weigh as much as a couple of hundred pounds.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
These machines are known by various names in the material handling business. For example, some of the most common names for scissor lifts consist of Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, 4WD Aerial Lifts, Material Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Aerial Platforms, Turn Tables, Small Scissor Lift, Heavy Capacity Scissor Lift, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Ground Lift Table, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Loading Dock Lift, Hydraulic Lifts, Tilt Tables, Zero Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts can also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts too.