Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts have been designed to provide a bigger work area and are commonly used to raise many workers requiring access to the same platform. This particular type of aerial lift is utilized for raising people, materials and heavy machinery. These industrial machines come in lots of colors, sizes and varieties. Most scissor lifts and hydraulic lifts are powered by either gas or electricity.
Electric models are normally quieter machinery making them most suitable for warehouse uses. Scissor lifts that are powered by either gas or diesel are usually referred to as rough-terrain lifts which are more suited for jobsites outdoors.
Scissor lifts are very common equipment in the industrialized world, and are essential material handling machines. There are various types existing on the market. Like for instance, some are designed to handle a load of as much as 50 tons, while others more resemble portable carts which are small and can only lift loads that weigh as much as a couple of hundred pounds.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
In the material handling business, the scissor lift goes by a wide variety of names, like: 4WD Aerial Lifts, Narrow Electric Scissor 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, Ground Lift Table, Air Scissor Lift Cart, Heavy Duty Scissor Lift, Loading Dock Lift, Tilt Tables, Hydraulic Lifts, Zero Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Upenders and Air Lift Tables. Scissor Lifts will also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts as well.