Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to offer a larger work area and are usually used to lift many workers requiring access to the same platform. This type of aerial lift is used for lifting individuals, materials and heavy equipment. These industrial equipment come in many colors, sizes and models. Nearly all hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts run by either electricity or gas.
Because of their quiet nature, electric models are normally used for inside applications like warehouse settings as they are a lot less noisy. Gas or diesel powered scissor lifts are often called rough-terrain lifts that are more suitable for outdoor jobsites.
Scissor lifts are very common machinery in the industrialized world, and are essential material handling equipment. There are different types offered on the market. Like for instance, several are designed to handle a load of as much as 50 tons, whilst others more resemble portable carts that are small and only able to raise cargo that weigh as much as a couple of hundred pounds.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
Within the material handling industry, the scissor lift goes by a wide variety of names, such as: 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, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Zero Lifts, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts could also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts too.