Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts were initially designed to provide larger work space while raising bigger cargo. They are usually utilized to raise many employees who need access to the same work platform. This kind of aerial lift is used for lifting individuals, materials and heavy machines. These industrial equipment come in a lot of sizes, models and colors. Most hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts are powered by either gas or electricity.
Electric models are normally quieter equipment making them most suitable for warehouse uses. Scissor lifts which are powered by either gas or diesel are often referred to as rough-terrain lifts that are more suitable for jobsites outdoors.
Scissor lifts are really common machines in the industrialized world, and are essential material handling machinery. There are a range of different model types existing on the market. Like for instance, a few are designed to handle a load of as much as fifty tons, whilst others more resemble portable carts which are small and only able to lift loads which weigh as much as a couple of hundred pounds.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
Within the material handling industry, the scissor lift goes by a huge variety of names, like: 4WD Aerial Lifts, Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, Material Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Aerial Platforms, 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, Tilt Tables, Hydraulic Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Zero Lifts, Air Lift Tables and Upenders. Scissor Lifts can also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts as well.