Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to provide 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 raising heavy machinery, people and materials. These industrial machines come in many sizes, varieties and colors. Most hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts are powered by either gas or electricity.
Electric models are typically quieter equipment making them most suitable for warehouse operations. Scissor lifts which are powered by either gas or diesel are often known as rough-terrain lifts that are more suitable for outdoor jobsites.
Scissor lifts are really common machinery in the industrialized world, and are vital material handling equipment. There are a range of different model types offered on the market. Like for example, several are designed to handle a load of up to 50 tons, whilst others more resemble portable carts which are small and only able to lift loads which weigh up to a couple of hundred pounds.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
These equipment are known by many different names in the material handling industry. Like for example, several of the most common names for scissor lifts include Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, 4WD Aerial Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Material Lifts, Aerial Platforms, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Turn Tables, Small Scissor Lift, 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, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Zero Lifts, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts can also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts as well.