Platforms which utilize a scissor-like mechanism to be able to lower and raise the apparatus are referred to as scissor lifts. Most often, this particular type of material handling machine just moves vertically. The apparatus that 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 extending the crossing pattern, the platform propels in a vertical manner. Product specifications for scissor lifts include stroke, width, capacity and length. The difference between the devices's fully lowered and completely elevated position is referred to as the stroke. The longest dimension of the platform is referred to as the length. Capacity is the maximum force or load supported by the scissor lift. The lift's narrowest dimension is its width.
There are various scissor lifts available on the market, with some choices consisting of vehicle lifts, personnel lifts, dock lifts, table lifts and pallet trucks. Utility containers or carts are rectangular or round devices which 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 lower and raise workers or materials off of and onto loading docks. Table lifts are utilized to place and raise items for ergonomic access. Personnel lifts are utilized to lower and lift people to heights so they could accomplish certain tasks or store materials and so forth. Pallet jacks or pallet trucks are carts or trucks that are outfitted with forks designed to engage pallet slots.
Mainly, scissor lifts are normally used as lift tables and as personnel lifts. In addition, they can be built into pallet jacks. In industrial environments, lift tables are chosen for raising and positioning materials and loads. Personnel lifts are a part of the aerial lift kind. Man lifts are another facet of aerial lifts which consist of cherry pickers, mobile elevated work platforms or MEWP and bucket trucks.