Classifications of Scissor Lifts & Aerial Lift Platforms
Scissor lifts are made of a series of crisscrossed steel arms, connected to make an X pattern. When the crisscrossed arms are extended, the platform is vertically raised. There are support railings along the lifting mechanism's edges in order to keep the employees safe and help to secure their tools.
Scissor lifts offer a low profile which is great for pavement, hard dirt surfaces and concrete. These equipment utilize either an electric motor or a combustion engine in order to power the lifting apparatus and move the lift. The operator should move the lift itself if she or he has to travel horizontally, because the lift mechanism only operates the lift vertically.
Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
The rough terrain scissor lift and the standard scissor lift use the same lifting technology. The key difference is that the rough terrain models feature a different base which is particularly designed for uneven surfaces. These units also provide higher ground clearance and oversized all terrain tires. The rough terrain scissor lifts use 4-wheel drive in order to navigate through difficult and muddy terrain with no trouble.
Telescopic Boom Lift
Telescopic booms are made to be elevated both vertically and diagonally. This model has a small work platform which houses controls in order to operate the boom. The controls function with a combustion engine in order to power the hydraulics which power the boom and move the lift. The telescopic boom lift is an independent lift unit and has off-road capable tires.
Articulating Boom Lift
The articulating boom lift features 2 telescopic booms that are attached with a moving elbow mechanism. This lifting equipment has a small work platform or a bucket that is equipped with hand controls to be able to control the boom. These are stand-alone lifts that are powered by a combustion engine. Articulating boom lifts are offered with either off-road or hard surface tires. These lifts are made in order to reach on top of and over top of buildings.
Aerial Mast Lift
The aerial mast lift utilizes a telescopic mast so as to lift a work platform vertically into the air. Typically, these lifts are electrically powered or pneumatic powered and are self-propelled machines. These equipment provide an ideal solution for working in high racks in narrow warehouse aisles. It is very vital to keep in mind that aerial mast lifts are not recommended for off-road use and are limited to vertical movement.