Scissor Lifts
Scissor Lifts are only capable of lifting on a vertical plane and are specifically made for those projects directly overhead. Scissor Lifts are made with a series of crisscrossing linked supports. The pressure has to be applied to the outside of the lowest set of supports in order for the unit to elevate into the air. This process extends the crossing pattern which propels the unit vertically. If the equipment is pneumatically or hydraulically powered, lowering of the platform could be achieved by simply opening a valve in order to release the pressure.
There are a variety of scissor lift types. They can vary from indoor models to those types specifically designed for rough terrain that are better suitable for different construction operations. The rough terrain models are specially equipped with stronger and more reliable tires that run by diesel or gas motors.
4 Mechanical Lifts
Usually, mechanical lifts are smaller models that use screw threads or rack-and-pinion symptoms to elevate the platform. The mechanical lifts are limited in the amount of weight they could lift and the heights they could extend to. Mainly, these lift models are used for maintenance jobs such as indoor applications and changing light bulbs.
During the 1970s, the first scissor lifts were built. Even though various improvements have been made since that time in the categories of safety and materials, the basic original design is still normally utilized. This particular equipment became the ideal alternative for numerous indoor retail establishments that were starting to expand their inventory. The scissor lift is a relative to the forklift. The scissor lift has become well-known and sought after for its effectiveness as well as its portability. In addition, the scissor lift offers the only industrial platforms which could be retracted and can fit into the corner of the building.