Scissor lifts utilize a platform upon a scissor-like mechanism to be able to lower and raise personnel. This machinery is only made to lift vertically. The mechanism which is responsible for raising and lowering the scissor lift is made from folding and linked supports that are designed in a crisscross or an x-shaped pattern.
By applying pressure to the outside of the lowest set of supports, upward motion is achieved by elongating the crossing pattern, the platform propels in a vertical manner. Product specifications for scissor lifts consist of stroke, width, capacity and length. The difference between the equipment's fully lowered and completely elevated position is called the stroke. The longest dimension of the platform is the length. Capacity refers to the maximum force or load supported by the scissor lift. The lift's narrowest dimension is known as its width.
On the market there are a variety of different types of scissor lifts. Some options include personnel lifts, dock lifts, vehicle lifts, pallet trucks and table lifts. Utility containers or carts are round or rectangular devices that have wheels. These equipment items are utilized in general purpose instances and often seen in bulk material transport.
Dock lifts refer to the particular scissor lifts that lower and raise workers or materials off of and onto loading docks. Table lifts are used to position and raise items for ergonomic access. Personnel lifts are utilized to lower and lift individuals to heights so they can carry out certain tasks or store materials and so forth. Pallet trucks or pallet jacks are trucks or carts that are outfitted with forks designed to engage pallet slots.
Mostly, scissor lifts are usually used as lift tables and as personnel lifts. Moreover, they can be built into pallet jacks. Within industrial settings, lift tables are chosen for lifting and positioning supplies and loads. Personnel lifts are a part of the aerial lift category. Man lifts are a different facet of aerial lifts that comprise MEWP or mobile elevated work platforms, bucket trucks and cherry pickers.