Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts were originally designed to offer larger work space when lifting bigger cargo. They are usually used to lift many workers who need access to the same work platform. This type of aerial lift is used for lifting people, supplies and heavy equipment. 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 usually quieter machines making them most suitable for warehouse applications. Scissor lifts that are powered by either gas or diesel are often called rough-terrain lifts which are suited more for outdoor jobsites.
Scissor lifts are very common equipment in the industrialized world, and are vital material handling machines. There are a variety of different model types existing on the market. Like for example, several are designed to handle a load of up to fifty tons, whilst others more resemble portable carts that are small and only able to raise a couple hundred pounds of cargo.
Common Names for Scissor Lifts
These machines are known by various names in the material handling industry. Like for instance, some of the most common names for scissor lifts comprise 4WD Aerial Lifts, Narrow Electric Scissor Lifts, Material Lifts, Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts, Tall Scissor Lift Platform, Aerial Platforms, 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, Hydraulic Lifts, Tilt Tables, Zero Lifts, Ergonomic Lift Tables, Air Lift Tables and Upenders. Scissor Lifts could also be categorized under general Aerial Lifts as well.