subject: Scissor Lift Tables: Structure, Mechanism And Uses [print this page] There are many different types of scissor lift tables that a person can find in the market. Each and every type have their own function that they perform, but the basic thing all of the types of the platform tables do is that they are used in the lifting of certain items. There are many names that are given to scissors table. Some of them are known as scissor lifts, platform lifts and some are referred as lift tables.
Structure
There is a reason why the whole table is regarded as a scissor lift. The reason is due to the structure of the whole thing. Every type of scissor lift has the same kind of design which is the lower part of the lift consists of a lower frame that may or may not have some wheels attach to give it some portability. Above that frame is a pair of scissors which can then unfold to rise up to a certain height. And finally, the thing that is used to lift things to high places is a table.
Mechanism
There are different types of a scissor lift tables and each of them has their own mechanism of functioning. Some of the most basic types of platform lifts are as follows
The first type of lift tables which are mostly used is the hydraulic lifts. This lift incorporates the use of a hydraulic system that is powered through the use of electricity. Most of the hydraulic lifts are very powerful and can help lift very large objects to high places
Another type of lifts which can be found is that of self positioning lifts. These lifts are mostly weight sensitive, meaning when some weight is placed on them they will rise and when there is no weight they will lower down
Another type is the pneumonic lift tables that use the functioning of air bags to help the lift move up and down.
Uses
There are a number of reasons for which scissor lift tables can be used. The usability of the whole structure depends on what place is it and where it is being put to use. Some of the places where they are used at and the different functions that it performs are as follows
In construction sites, the scissor lift tables are used to lift tools and machinery to certain height
They can also be used in warehouses to lift large amount of objects
Another major use of such lifts are in grocery shops as they can be used to arrange some cans or other things into a high pyramid
