Classifications of Scissor Lifts & Aerial Lift Platforms
Scissor lifts and aerial platforms enable workers to work on high structures in a safe manner and allow them to get to things and structures. These lifts and platforms offer friendly user controls to maneuver the platform and the base separately. This allows the machinery to access things. There are many available lift designs that are suited for specific settings and applications.
Scissor Lift
The scissor lift utilizes a series of crisscrossed connected steel arms. These arms are designed to create an X patterned support system when the lift is raised vertically. Workers utilize a big rectangle platform that is attached 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 which is great for hard and compact dirt surfaces, concrete and pavement. These equipments utilize either a combustion engine or an electric motor to power the lift as well as the lifting device.
Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
The rough terrain scissor lift uses the same lifting technology as the regular scissor lift model. The rough terrain model varies in that it features a specific base which is designed for surfaces which are not even. The rough terrain additionally offers all terrain oversized tires and a higher ground clearance. These units offer lower lifting heights overall because of the higher center of gravity of the machinery.
Telescopic Boom Lift
The telescopic boom lift offers a telescoping beam that rises both vertically and diagonally. This equipment offers 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 which are attached with a moving elbow. This lifting machine provides a bucket or a small working platform outfitted with hand controls which are utilized to control the boom. The articulating lift is capable of reaching over objects and on top of buildings.