Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to offer a larger work area and are normally used to raise many employees requiring access to the same platform. This particular kind of aerial lift is used for raising supplies, heavy machines and people. These industrial machines come in lots of models, colors and sizes. The majority of hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts run by either electricity or gas.
Due to their quiet nature, electric models are usually used for inside applications such as warehouse atmospheres as they are much less noisy. Diesel of gas powered scissor lifts are usually called rough-terrain lifts which are more suited for outdoor jobsites.
In the industrialized world, scissor lifts are the most often used and among the most important types of material handling machines. There are various types offered on the market. Like for instance, a few are designed to handle a load of as much as fifty tons, whereas others more resemble portable carts that are small and could just lift a couple hundred pounds of cargo.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
In 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, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Aerial Platforms, Turn Tables, Small Scissor Lift, Heavy Capacity Scissor Lift, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Ground Lift Table, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Loading Dock Lift, Tilt Tables, Hydraulic Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Zero Lifts, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts would also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts as well.