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 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.
The platform propels in a vertical manner by applying pressure to the outside of the lowest set of supports, causing upward motion by extending the crossing pattern. The stroke, width, length and capacity or scissor lift are the most common product specifications. The difference between the equipment's fully lowered and completely raised position is called the stroke. The platform's longest dimension is referred to as the length. Capacity refers to the maximum load or force supported by the scissor lift. The lift's narrowest dimension is referred to as its width.
On the market there are a variety of different kinds of scissor lifts. Some choices consist of personnel lifts, dock lifts, vehicle lifts, pallet trucks and table lifts. Utility carts or containers are rectangular or round devices which have wheels. These equipment items are used in general purpose instances and often seen in bulk material transport.
Dock lifts are specifically designed scissor lifts utilized mostly on loading docks to raise and lower workers. The table lift is utilized mainly to raise items for ergonomic access. Personnel lifts are used to lower and lift people to heights so they could store some materials or accomplish certain tasks etc. Pallet trucks or pallet jacks are trucks or carts which are equipped with forks designed to engage pallet slots.
Mainly, scissor lifts are commonly utilized as personnel lifts and as lift tables. Furthermore, they could be built into pallet jacks. In industrial environments, lift tables are chosen for lifting and positioning loads and materials. Personnel lifts are a part of the aerial lift type. Man lifts are another facet of aerial lifts that consist of cherry pickers, mobile elevated work platforms or MEWP and bucket trucks.