Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to provide a bigger work area and are commonly utilized to raise many employees requiring access to the same platform. This type of aerial lift is used for raising heavy equipment, individuals and supplies. These industrial machines come in numerous sizes, models and colors. Most scissor lifts and hydraulic lifts are powered by either gas or electricity.
Electric models are usually quieter machinery making them most suitable for warehouse applications. Gas or diesel powered scissor lifts are usually known as rough-terrain lifts that are more suitable for outdoor jobsites.
Scissor lifts are very common equipment in the industrialized world, and are essential material handling machines. There are different kinds available on the market. For instance, some are designed to handle a load of as much as fifty tons, whilst others more resemble portable carts that are small and only able to lift materials that weigh up to a couple of hundred pounds.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
These machines are known by various names in the material handling business. Like for instance, some of the most common names for scissor lifts include 4WD Aerial Lifts, Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, Material Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Aerial Platforms, Turn Tables, Small Scissor Lift, Heavy Capacity Scissor Lift, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Ground Lift Table, LOading Dock Lift, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Hydraulic Lifts, Tilt Tables, Zero Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Air Lift Tables and Upenders. Scissor Lifts can also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts too.