Vertical Towers
- Vertical towers, also known as manlifts or mast lifts, move workers vertically in a straight line. They are typically used in indoor environments, such as warehouses, maintenance facilities, or retail settings.
Vertical towers are ideal for working in confined spaces or on stable, level surfaces.
- These lifts have a small footprint and are ideal for working in confined spaces or on stable, level surfaces.
- Limitations: Vertical towers have limited horizontal movement and are generally used for tasks requiring only vertical access.
Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are mobile supported scaffold work platforms that move workers up and down to different heights. They are used in many industries, such as construction, retail, entertainment and manufacturing, to help workers reach high places. Scissor lifts are different from aerial lifts because they use crisscrossed beams, like scissors, to lift the platform straight up and down.
Scissor lifts use crisscrossed beams, like scissors, to lift the platform straight up and down.
- Scissor lifts offer larger platforms compared to boom lifts, making them ideal for carrying both workers and tools. They are commonly used for indoor maintenance tasks, installing electrical systems, or painting large surfaces.
- They are stable on flat surfaces but are not suitable for uneven or sloped terrain.
- Limitations: Scissor lifts have limited vertical reach, are unstable on uneven surfaces, are less maneuverable in tight spaces, sensitive to weather, and have specific weight limits, making them unsuitable for certain tasks.
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