Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to provide a larger work area and are commonly used to lift multiple workers requiring access to the same platform. This type of aerial lift is utilized for raising supplies, heavy machines and people. These industrial machines come in a lot of colors, sizes and models. The majority of scissor lifts and hydraulic lifts are powered by either gas or electricity.
Electric models are usually quieter machinery making them most suitable for warehouse operations. Scissor lifts that are powered by either diesel or gas are often called rough-terrain lifts which are suited more for outdoor jobsites.
Within the industrialized world, scissor lifts are the most often used and amongst the most important kinds of material handling equipment. There are various types available on the market. For instance, a few are designed to handle a load of as much as 50 tons, whereas others more resemble portable carts that are small and could just raise a couple hundred pounds of load.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
Within the material handling business, the scissor lift goes by a wide variety of names, such as: Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, 4WD Aerial Lifts, Material Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Aerial Platforms, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Small Scissor Lift, Turn Tables, 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 can also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts as well.