A scissor lift table consists of a flat surface mounted on hydraulic cylinders that allows for the safe and efficient lifting and lowering of anything that is placed on top of the flat surface. This can be especially useful for raising-up materials, to an area that needs attention. We look below at the factors to consider when buying a scissor lift table.
These are the most important things you need to be aware of when buying a scissor lift table:
The duty cycle of a scissor lift is the number of cycles per hour that a scissor lift can be subject to. It is important to think about this carefully beforehand or else you risk damaging your equipment through over use.
Scissor lift tables are generally not designed for rapid duty cycles, so if you believe you will need to use it repeatedly within an hour, ensure the sales person you are in contact with aware of this.
An example of a scissor lift table
One of the most important factors to consider when buying a scissor lift table is the lifting height, which will determine the height the scissor lift can reach.
Alongside the height of the scissor lift table, you will also need to consider the weight of the load(s) that you want to lift. The most vulnerable part of a scissor lift table is the hydraulic cylinders, so again, make your sales person aware of the maximum load weight that you will be working with.
The most stable and safe part of a scissor lift table is directly in the centre. Be sure that you will be able to properly centre your load before lifting, if not get advice from the sales person on the best piece of equipment for you.
Safety is an important factor to consider when buying any piece of lifting gear equipment, especially if it is human operated. Ensure your scissor lift table has come with the appropriate safety measures, such as safety skirts at the scissor’s pinch points.
As well as the maximum height, you’ll also want to know the minimum height of your scissor lift table to ensure you can fit it through doorways or any other space it needs to pass through.
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