Traditionally, industrial lifts have been utilized in manufacturing and production environments to raise and lower work items, people and supplies. The scissor lift, also referred to as a table lift, is an industrial lift which has been modified for retail and wholesale environments.
Most customers, who have been in a store late at night, shopping the aisles, have probably seen one, even though they did not realize what it was. Essentially, the scissor lift is a platform with wheels which acts similar to a lift truck. In a non-industrial environment, the scissor lift is perfect for completing tasks that need the mobility or speed and transporting of supplies and individuals above ground level.
The scissor lift is a unique machine in that it does not utilize a straight support in order to hoist workers into the air. Instead, the scissor lift platform rises when the linked and folding supports underneath it draw together, making the machine stretch upward. When the machinery is extended, the scissor lift reaches about from 6.4 to 18.8 meters or 21 to 62 feet above ground. This depends on the model's size and the purpose.
Rough terrain scissor lifts are usually powered by hydraulics or electric motors. It could be a bumpy ride for workers in the lift going to the top. The design of the scissor lift keeps it from traveling with a constant velocity, rather than traveling slower with more extension or traveling faster during the middle of its journey.
An extremely common style of scissor lift is the RT or Rough Terrain class. Typical features of the RT models include increased power due to the internal combustion or IC engine. The variations come in gas, petrol, combinations or diesel. This is considered necessary to handle the increased weights and steeper grades of 18 to 22 degrees which are often associated with this style of scissor lift.