Platforms which use a scissor-like mechanism to be able to raise and lower the equipment are referred to as scissor lifts. Most often, this specific type of material handling machine only moves vertically. The apparatus that is responsible for raising and lowering the scissor lift is made from folding and linked supports that 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 extending the crossing pattern, the platform propels in a vertical manner. Product specifications for scissor lifts consist of stroke, width, length and capacity. The difference between the devices's completely lowered and completely raised position is known as the stroke. The longest dimension of the platform is referred to as the length. Capacity refers to the maximum force or load 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 options include personnel lifts, dock lifts, pallet trucks, table lifts and vehicle lifts. Utility carts or containers are rectangular or round devices which 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 that raise and lower personnel or materials onto and off of loading docks. Table lifts are used to position and raise things for ergonomic access. Personnel lifts are utilized to lower and lift individuals to heights so they can store some materials or carry out certain tasks etc. Pallet jacks or pallet trucks 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. Additionally, they can be built into pallet jacks. Within industrial settings, lift tables are chosen for positioning and raising materials and loads. Personnel lifts are a part of the aerial lift type. Man lifts are a different facet of aerial lifts that include mobile elevated work platforms or MEWP, bucket trucks and cherry pickers.