Classifications of Scissor Lifts & Aerial Lift Platforms
Scissor lifts and aerial platforms allow workers to work on elevated structures in a safe manner and enable them to get to objects and structures. These lifts and platforms offer friendly user controls to maneuver the platform and the base separately. This enables the machinery to access things. There are numerous lift designs available which are suitable for specific applications and environments.
Scissor Lift
The scissor lift uses a series of crisscrossed linked steel arms. These arms are designed to create an X patterned support system when the lift is raised vertically. Employees make use of a large rectangle platform that is attached to the top of the lifting mechanism. There are support railings along the edges to provide added safety.
Scissor lifts are great for pavement, compact and hard dirt surfaces and concrete because they feature a low profile. These equipments utilize either a combustion engine or an electric motor to power the lift and the lifting device.
Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
The rough terrain scissor lift makes use of the same lifting technology as the standard scissor lift model. The rough terrain unit differs in that it features a specific base which is designed for uneven surfaces. The rough terrain even offers a higher ground clearance and all terrain oversized tires. These models provide lower lifting heights overall due to the higher center of gravity of the equipment.
Telescopic Boom Lift
The telescopic boom lift provides a telescoping beam which rises both vertically and diagonally. This equipment provides a small work platform outfitted 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
An articulating boom lift has two telescopic booms that are attached with a moving elbow. This lifting equipment offers a small work platform or a bucket outfitted with hand controls that are utilized to control the boom. The articulating lift could reach on top buildings and over things.