Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to provide a larger work area and are commonly used to lift many employees requiring access to the same platform. This kind of aerial lift is used for lifting heavy equipment, individuals and materials. These industrial machinery come in many models, colors and sizes. Nearly all hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts are powered by either electricity or gas.
Electric models are normally quieter machinery making them most suitable for warehouse operations. Gas or diesel powered scissor lifts are often known as rough-terrain lifts that are suitable more for outdoor jobsites.
Scissor lifts are extremely common machinery in the industrialized world, and are essential material handling machinery. There are a range of different model types offered on the market. For instance, several are designed to handle a load of up to 50 tons, while others more resemble portable carts that are small and only able to raise a couple hundred pounds of cargo.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
These machines are known by various names in the material handling industry. For instance, some of the most common names for scissor lifts comprise 4WD Aerial Lifts, Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Material Lifts, Aerial Platforms, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Small Scissor Lift, Turn Tables, Heavy Capacity Scissor Lift, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Ground Lift Table, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Loading Dock Lift, Tilt Tables, Hydraulic Lifts, Zero Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Air Lift Tables and Upenders. Scissor Lifts would also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts too.