Scissor Lift Rental
A scissor lift rental company can provide you with the most convenient tool to access high places, namely the scissor lift. Although it is only capable of lifting you vertically upwards without any possible lateral displacement, the tradeoff is that it offers upmost stability and only takes up very little floor space. Basically, the lifting mechanism operates via a series of connected folding supports, which forms a pair of crossing zigzag design.
Types of scissor lifts available for rental
There are typically 3 different types which most scissor lift rental services will have in stock, which are mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic lifts.
- Mechanical scissor lifts – This scissor lift type runs on electricity, and extends upwards with a system consisting of pinions and racks. This system is in charge of turning radial movement into vertical movement, and the entire internal system will usually never slip thanks to the firm grips between the teeth of rotating gears.
- Pneumatic scissor lifts – Rather than relying solely on electrical power and mechanical forces, a pneumatic lift makes use of the power of air pressure to create the lifting force. It is best operated at open areas, where plenty of air is present for the system to function properly. Alternatively, the air needed can easily be supplied by application of pneumatic equipment. Since there is no liquid involved, the numerous parts of the lift will have a lower chance of becoming contaminated, thus requiring significantly less maintenance work.
- Hydraulic scissor lifts – By employing fluid pressure originating from pressurized hydraulic oil, this group of scissor lifts is as effective as the above examples when it comes to lifting personnel off the ground.
Safety tips to be followed when using a scissor lift
When the scissor lift rental company delivers you the scissor lift, you should perform some basic checks before putting it into use. The operating and emergency controls should be fully functioning, with the wheels attached at the base properly inflated. In the case of pneumatic and hydraulic scissor lifts, any potential leaks must be identified and fixed immediately so that they can perform optimally and avoid accidents from happening.
Once the scissor lift is determined to be working perfectly, you should inspect the ground where the lift will be parked and extended vertically. The ground surface should ideally be flat and hard enough to withstand the entire weight of the scissor lift. The machine should be used exclusively as an elevated platform for human workers to carry out their jobs at high levels and never as a makeshift hoist for heavy material and goods. When there is a need to move the scissor lift to a new location, the entire platform should be lowered and retracted before moving, since travelling in an elevated position is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, you should find out about the maximum weight capacity of the machine from your scissor lift rental company and avoid overloading the lift with too many personnel. Lastly, you should never sit or stand on the guard rails, which is only built to protect you from falling off the platform.
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