Classifications of Scissor Lifts & Aerial Lift Platforms
Scissor lifts and aerial platforms allow employees to work on elevated structures since they can reach lots of objects and structures. These lifts provide friendly user controls which enable to independently operate the platform from the base. This enables the equipment to get around objects. There are lots of lift designs available that are suited for specific applications and settings.
Scissor Lift
Using 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 use a big rectangle platform that is attached to the top of the lifting mechanism. There are support railings along the edges to provide added safety.
The scissor lift features a low profile that is great for hard and compact dirt surfaces, concrete and pavement. These equipments use either a combustion engine or an electric motor to power the lifting mechanism as well as the lift.
Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
The rough terrain scissor lift makes use of the same lifting technology as the regular scissor lift model. The rough terrain model varies in that it features a specialized base that is designed for uneven surfaces. The rough terrain even offers a higher ground clearance and oversized all terrain tires. These models offer lower lifting heights overall because of the higher center of gravity of the machine.
Telescopic Boom Lift
The telescopic boom lift offers a beam that rises both diagonally and vertically. In order to operate the boom, the machine has controls outfitted on the work platform. The controls utilize 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 attached together with a moving elbow. This lifting machine offers a bucket or a small working platform outfitted with hand controls that are used to control the boom. The articulating lift is capable of reaching on top buildings and over objects.