Scissor lifts utilize a platform upon a scissor-like mechanism in order to raise and lower employees. This machine is only made to lift vertically. The apparatus which is responsible for raising and lowering 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 way. Product specifications for scissor lifts consist of width, stroke, capacity and length. The distinction between the equipment's completely elevated and fully lowered position is called the stroke. The longest dimension of the platform is the length. Capacity is the maximum force or load supported by the scissor lift. The narrowest dimension of the lift is its width.
There are a variety of scissor lifts o the market, with some options comprising dock lifts, vehicle lifts, personnel lifts, table lifts and pallet trucks. Utility carts or containers are rectangular or round devices that have wheels. These equipment items are used in general purpose instances and normally 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 utilized to place and raise things for ergonomic access. Personnel lifts are used to lower and raise individuals to heights so they can store some materials or accomplish certain tasks and so forth. Pallet trucks or pallet jacks are carts or trucks that are outfitted with forks designed to engage pallet slots.
Scissor lifts are most frequently used as lift tables and as personnel lifts, they can be built into pallet jacks. Within industrial environments, lift tables are chosen for raising and positioning supplies and loads. Personnel lifts are a part of the aerial lift category. Man lifts are another facet of aerial lifts which comprise cherry pickers, mobile elevated work platforms or MEWP and bucket trucks.