Classifications of Aerial Lift Platforms & Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts and aerial platforms enable employees to work on high structures since they could get to lots of objects and structures. These lifts provide friendly user controls that enable to independently operate the platform from the base. This enables the equipment to access things. There are a lot of lift designs available that are suited for specific applications and settings.
Scissor Lift
The scissor lift utilizes a series of crisscrossed connected steel arms. These arms are designed to create an X patterned support system when the lift is raised vertically. Workers utilize a large rectangle platform which is attached to the top of the lifting device. There are support railings along the edges to provide added protection.
Scissor lifts are ideal for pavement, compact and hard dirt surfaces and concrete because they feature a low profile. These machinery make use of either a combustion engine or an electric motor to power the lift as well as the lifting device.
Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
Rough terrain scissor lifts utilize the same technology as the standard type of scissor lift. The rough terrain model varies in that it features a specialized base that is designed for uneven surfaces. The rough terrain even provides all terrain oversized tires and a higher ground clearance. These units provide lower lifting heights overall because of the higher center of gravity of the equipment.
Telescopic Boom Lift
The telescopic boom lift provides a beam which rises both vertically and diagonally. In order to operate the boom, the machinery has controls outfitted on the work platform. The controls use an IC or a combustion engine in order to power the hydraulics and lift the boom.
Articulating Boom Lift
Articulating booms have two telescopic booms attached together with a moving elbow. This lifting equipment provides a bucket or a small working platform outfitted with hand controls that are utilized to control the boom. The articulating lift is capable of reaching over things and on top of buildings.