Scissor lifts use a platform upon a scissor-like mechanism to be able to raise and lower workers. This equipment is only made to lift vertically. The apparatus that is responsible for lowering and raising the scissor lift is made from linked and folding 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 comprise width, stroke, capacity and length. The difference between the devices's completely lowered and completely raised position is called the stroke. The platform's longest dimension is known as the length. Capacity is the maximum load or force supported by the scissor lift. The narrowest dimension of the lift is its width.
On the market there are a variety of different types of scissor lifts. Some options consist of dock lifts, personnel lifts, vehicle lifts, pallet trucks and table lifts. Utility containers or carts are rectangular or round devices that have wheels. These equipment items are utilized in general purpose instances and usually seen in bulk material transport.
Dock lifts refer to the particular scissor lifts which raise and lower employees 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 lift and lower individuals to heights so they could accomplish certain tasks or store materials and so forth. Pallet jacks or pallet trucks are carts or trucks which are outfitted with forks designed to engage pallet slots.
Mostly, scissor lifts are commonly used as personnel lifts and as lift tables. Moreover, they could be built into pallet jacks. In industrial environments, lift tables are chosen for lifting and positioning loads and materials. Personnel lifts are a part of the aerial lift category. Man lifts are a different facet of aerial lifts which consist of cherry pickers, MEWP or mobile elevated work platforms and bucket trucks.