Platforms that use a scissor-like mechanism to be able to raise and lower the machinery are referred to as scissor lifts. Normally, this particular type of material handling equipment just moves vertically. The apparatus which is responsible for raising and lowering the scissor lift is made from linked and folding supports which are designed in an x-shaped or crisscross pattern 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 include width, stroke, capacity and length. The distinction between the equipment's fully elevated and completely lowered position is called the stroke. The longest dimension of the platform is known as the length. Capacity is the maximum load or force supported by the scissor lift. The narrowest dimension of the lift is referred to as its width.
On the market there are an array of different types of scissor lifts. Some choices include personnel lifts, dock lifts, vehicle lifts, pallet trucks and table lifts. Utility carts or containers are round or rectangular devices that have wheels. These equipment items are used in general purpose instances and normally seen in bulk material transport.
Dock lifts are specifically designed scissor lifts used mostly on loading docks to lift and lower employees. The table lift is used mostly to lift things for ergonomic access. Personnel lifts are used to lower and raise individuals to heights so they could accomplish certain tasks or store materials and so on. Pallet jacks or pallet trucks are trucks or carts which 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. In industrial environments, 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 which include bucket trucks, cherry pickers and MEWP or mobile elevated work platforms.