Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to provide a larger work area and are commonly utilized to raise many employees requiring access to the same platform. This particular type of aerial lift is used for raising individuals, supplies and heavy machines. These industrial machinery come in a lot of varieties, colors and sizes. Most hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts are powered by either electricity or gas.
Electric models are usually quieter machinery making them most suitable for warehouse uses. Scissor lifts which are powered by either diesel or gas are usually called rough-terrain lifts which are suited more for jobsites outdoors.
In the industrialized world, scissor lifts are the most often utilized and one of the most essential types of material handling equipment. There are different types existing on the market. For instance, some are designed to handle a load of up to 50 tons, while others more resemble portable carts that are small and can just lift a couple hundred pounds of material.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
Within the material handling industry, the scissor lift goes by a huge variety of names, like: Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, 4WD Aerial 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, LOading Dock Lift, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Tilt Tables, Hydraulic Lifts, Zero Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Air Lift Tables and Upenders. Scissor Lifts will also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts as well.