Classifications of Scissor Lifts & Aerial Lift Platforms
Scissor lifts and aerial platforms allow workers to work on elevated structures as they could get to a lot of things and structures. These lifts offer friendly user controls which enable to operate the the platform independently from the base. This allows the machine to get around things. There are numerous lift designs available that are suited for particular applications and settings.
Scissor Lift
Utilizing a series of crisscrossed linked steel arms, the scissor lift is designed to make an X patterned support system when the lift is raised vertically. Employees make use of a big rectangle platform that is connected to the top of the lifting mechanism. There are support railings along the edges to provide added protection.
The scissor lift features a low profile that is ideal for pavement, hard and compact dirt surfaces and concrete. These machinery utilize either an electric motor or a combustion engine to power the lifting device and the lift.
Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
The rough terrain scissor lift uses the same lifting technology as the standard scissor lift model. The rough terrain unit varies in that it features a specific base that is designed for uneven surfaces. The rough terrain also offers a higher ground clearance and all terrain oversized tires. These units offer lower lifting heights overall due to the higher center of gravity of the equipment.
Telescopic Boom Lift
The telescopic boom lift offers a telescoping beam which rises vertically and diagonally. This machinery provides a small work platform equipped with controls to operate the boom. The controls make use of an IC or a combustion engine in order to power the hydraulics and lift the boom.
Articulating Boom Lift
Articulating booms have two telescopic booms connected together with a moving elbow. This lifting machinery offers a small work platform or a bucket outfitted with hand controls which are used to control the boom. The articulating lift could reach on top buildings and over things.