Industrial lifts have traditionally been used in production and manufacturing environments to help raise and lower materials, employees, and merchandise. The scissor lift, also called a table lift, is an industrial lift that has been modified for wholesale and retail settings.
Nearly all consumers who have been shopping in a store late at night have almost certainly seen a scissor lift, even though they do not know they have. Basically, the scissor lift is a platform with wheels which acts similar to a forklift. In a non-industrial type of setting, the scissor lift is perfect for completing jobs which require the mobility or speed and moving of individuals and supplies above ground level.
The scissor lift is unique, able to hoist employees straight up into the air. Instead, the scissor lift platform rises when the folding and linked supports under it draw together, making the machine stretch upward. Once the machinery is extended, the scissor lift reaches approximately from 21 to 62 feet or 6.4 to 18.8 meters above ground. This depends on the unit's size and the purpose.
Rough terrain scissor lifts are typically powered by electric motors or hydraulics. It could be a bumpy ride for employees in the lift going to the top. The design of the scissor lift keeps it from traveling with a constant velocity, as opposed to traveling faster during the middle of its journey or traveling slower with more extension.
The RT of rough terrain style of scissor lift are an extremely popular style of lift. RT units will usually feature increased power of the IC or internal combustion engine. The variations come in gas, petrol, combinations or diesel. This is required to deal with the increased weights and steeper grades of 18 to 22 degrees which are normally associated with this style of scissor lift.