Classifications of Scissor Lifts & Aerial Lift Platforms
Scissor lifts and aerial platforms allow workers to work on high structures in a safe manner and allow them to get to things and structures. These platforms and lifts offer friendly user controls to maneuver the base and the platform independently. This allows the machine to get around objects. There are a lot of available lift designs which are suited for particular environments and applications.
Scissor Lift
The scissor lift uses a series of crisscrossed connected steel arms. These arms are designed to create an X patterned support system when the lift is raised vertically. Employees utilize 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.
Scissor lifts are ideal for pavement, hard and compact dirt surfaces and concrete since they feature a low profile. These equipments 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 utilizes the same lifting technology as the regular scissor lift unit. The rough terrain model differs in that it features a specific base which is designed for uneven surfaces. The rough terrain additionally 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 machine.
Telescopic Boom Lift
The telescopic boom lift provides a telescoping beam which rises diagonally and vertically. This machine provides a small work platform outfitted with controls to operate the boom. The controls use a combustion or an IC 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 machine offers a bucket or a small working platform equipped with hand controls that are used to control the boom. The articulating lift can reach on top buildings and over things.