Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts were initially designed to provide bigger work space while raising bigger loads. They are normally utilized to lift many workers who require access to the same work platform. This kind of aerial lift is used for raising supplies, heavy machinery and people. These industrial machines come in numerous colors, sizes and models. Most scissor lifts and hydraulic lifts are powered by either electricity or gas.
Electric models are normally quieter machines making them most suitable for warehouse uses. Scissor lifts that are powered by either gas or diesel are often called rough-terrain lifts which are more suited for jobsites outdoors.
Within the industrialized world, scissor lifts are the most often used and amongst the most important types of material handling equipment. There are different types existing on the market. For example, several are designed to handle a load of up to 50 tons, whilst others more resemble portable carts which are small and only able to raise a couple hundred pounds of load.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
Within the material handling industry, the scissor lift goes by a wide variety of names, like: 4WD Aerial Lifts, Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Material 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, Tilt Tables, Hydraulic Lifts, Zero Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts could also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts too.