A lift table is a work platform that can raise and lower people and materials. They are commonly used when work must be done at a height without conventional access. Scissor lifts are raised on linked folding supports that draw together to lift. Scissor lifts are used where less reach and height, but more workspace and lifting capacity, are required. They are designed to provide larger platform work areas and generally to allow for heavier loads than boom lifts. Scissor lifts may be maneuvered in a manner similar to boom lifts, but the platform may be raised only vertically, except for an available option that extends the deck horizontally. Modern scissor lifts make use of hydraulics to raise or lower the lift table.
Scissor lifts are available in both stationary and mobile platforms. Scissor lifts are available in both electric and fuel power configurations. Scissor lifts are also available for rough terrain work. Some scissor lifts also boost of rigid arms to increase the stability of the lift platform. Most mobile scissor lifts come in 4WD configurations and are assembled for low-radius steering and tighter controls, which is a big advantage in less space work environments. Load capacities of scissor lifts ranges from 600lbs to 2200lbs and above. Similarly their height capacity ranges from 21ft to 67ft and above.
Most mobile scissor lifts are also equipped with speed limiters, so as to limit speed when the deck is elevated. Most manufacturers offer trouble shooting diagnostics and several additional options like foam filled tires, powered deck extensions, additional power capacity to increase maximum load, propane tank kits, self-closing entry gates, cold-weather kits, no-mark tires, extension decks, descent alarms, beacons, pipe racks, motion alarm, hydraulic oil cooler, hydraulic outrigger surface leveler, faster drive speeds, etc. |
