Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to offer a larger work area and are normally used to lift multiple workers requiring access to the same platform. This particular kind of aerial lift is utilized for raising heavy equipment, individuals and supplies. These industrial machines come in numerous models, colors and sizes. Most scissor lifts and hydraulic lifts run by either gas or electricity.
Electric models are typically quieter equipment making them most suitable for warehouse operations. Scissor lifts that are powered by either gas or diesel are usually called rough-terrain lifts which are more suited for jobsites outdoors.
Scissor lifts are really common equipment in the industrialized world, and are essential material handling machinery. There are a range of different model types existing on the market. For instance, some are designed to handle a load of as much as fifty tons, whilst others more resemble portable carts that are small and only able to lift a couple hundred pounds of load.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
These machinery are known by many different names in the material handling industry. For instance, several of the most common names for scissor lifts comprise 4WD Aerial Lifts, Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, Material Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Aerial Platforms, Turn Tables, Small Scissor Lift, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Heavy Capacity Scissor Lift, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Ground Lift Table, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Loading Dock Lift, Hydraulic Lifts, Tilt Tables, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Zero Lifts, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts will also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts as well.