Classifications of Scissor Lifts & Aerial Lift Platforms
Aerial platforms and scissor lifts allow employees to work on high structures since they can reach a lot of objects and structures. These lifts offer friendly user controls that enable to operate the the platform independently from the base. This enables the machine to access things. There are lots of lift designs available that are suited 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. Workers use 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 great for pavement, compact and hard dirt surfaces and concrete as they feature a low profile. These machines use either an electric motor or a combustion engine to power the lift as well as the lifting device.
Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
Rough terrain scissor lifts use the same technology as the regular type of scissor lift. The rough terrain unit differs in that it features a specific base that is designed for uneven surfaces. The rough terrain even provides a higher ground clearance and all terrain oversized tires. These models provide lower lifting heights overall because of the machine's higher center of gravity.
Telescopic Boom Lift
The telescopic boom lift offers a telescoping beam that rises diagonally and vertically. This equipment provides a small work platform outfitted with controls to operate the boom. The controls utilize a combustion or an IC engine in order to power the hydraulics and lift the boom.
Articulating Boom Lift
An articulating boom lift has two telescopic booms which are connected with a moving elbow. This lifting machinery provides a small work platform or a bucket equipped with hand controls which are used to control the boom. The articulating lift is capable of reaching on top buildings and over things.