Platforms that use a scissor-like mechanism to be able to lower and raise the equipment are known as scissor lifts. Normally, this particular kind of material handling equipment only moves vertically. The mechanism which is responsible for lowering and raising the scissor lift is made from linked and folding supports which 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 include width, stroke, capacity and length. The distinction between the equipment's completely raised and completely lowered position is called the stroke. The longest dimension of the platform is known as the length. Capacity refers to the maximum force or load supported by the scissor lift. The narrowest dimension of the lift is known as its width.
There are a variety of scissor lifts o the market, with some options consisting of personnel lifts, dock lifts, vehicle lifts, pallet trucks and table lifts. Utility containers or carts are round or rectangular devices which have wheels. These equipment items are used in general purpose instances and normally seen in bulk material transport.
Dock lifts are specially designed scissor lifts utilized mainly on loading docks to lift and lower employees. The table lift is utilized mostly to raise things for ergonomic access. Personnel lifts are used to lower and raise individuals to heights so they could accomplish certain tasks or store materials etc. Pallet trucks or pallet jacks are trucks or carts which are outfitted with forks designed to engage pallet slots.
Scissor lifts are most frequently used as personnel lifts and as lift tables, they can be built into pallet jacks. Within industrial settings, lift tables are chosen for positioning and raising loads and materials. Personnel lifts are a part of the aerial lift type. Man lifts are another facet of aerial lifts that include cherry pickers, MEWP or mobile elevated work platforms and bucket trucks.