Lift with Confidence: A Guide to Selecting the Best Moveable Scissor Lift 

What is a Mobile/Movable Scissor Lift?

Before we answer this, let us first answer the question, what is a scissor lift? A scissor lift is a useful piece of equipment that is used to reach high or elevated places or traverse obstacles that cannot be normally reached by people.

Generally, a scissor lift consists of several components, which together, help people to reach great heights easily and safely. The scissor lift includes a solid base made of heavy duty metal, which provides immense stability to the lift. The scissor lift mechanism consists of several joined criss-cross sections of metal that can be expanded or contracted to raise or lower the lift. The name of the lift is derived from the shape of these criss-cross sections, which resemble scissors.

How to raise a scissor lift?

The raising and lowering of the scissor lift is enabled by a power source, which could be diesel, electric, pneumatic or hydraulic. The scissor lift can be operated through a remote control, which should only be handled by trained professionals.

At the top end of the mechanism is a solid platform or tabletop that people, equipment or cargo can stand or be kept on. The scissor lift platform is usually equipped with rails to provide additional safety.

A moveable scissor lift, also known as a mobile scissor lift, is one that is fitted with solid tyres, which allow the lift to be mobile. A set of outriggers are attached to the base of the scissor lift that can be locked to prevent the wheels from moving when the lift is being used.

What Are Mobile Scissor Lifts Used for?

Mobile scissor lifts are used extensively in a number of industries around the world. They are used in construction sites, warehouses, cargo bays, loading/unloading docks, factory shopfloors, retail super markets and many other locations that require accessing high, hard-to-reach places. The mobile or moveable scissor lift is also widely used for maintenance work, exterior painting of buildings, festival or party decorations, putting up hoardings or signs, and many other tasks.

What Are the Benefits of Using One?

Mobile scissor lifts have a number of advantages over other equipment such as ladders or scaffolding to reach aerial locations.

1. Stability: They provide a strong, stable platform to stand on, without worrying about losing one’s balance or wearing a safety harness while concentrating on difficult tasks. The solid base also ensures that the scissor lift platform does not tilt.
2. Safety: They are fitted with a strong railing at the edges and have other safety features to ensure that users are not in danger of falling off, reducing accidents in the workplace.
3. Mobility: The wheels on the scissor lift allow it to be towed easily from one location to another. They also facilitate transporting the scissor lift for both indoor and outdoor work.
4. Compact: The compact design of the moveable scissor lift ensures that it can be deployed in narrow spaces with restricted access, allowing its extensive use across diverse locations.
5. Easy to operate: The mobile scissor lift can be easily operated using a handheld remote control. Operators can be trained to use the lifts quickly and efficiently.
6. Wide Tabletop: The wide scissor lift tabletop can accommodate several workers at one time, and can handle immense weights of cargo that need to be stocked or unloaded.

What to Look for When Selecting One?

There are different types of scissor lifts available in the market. If you are considering purchasing or hiring a mobile scissor lift for your facility, you need to carefully consider certain key points before selecting the one that fits your requirements best.

1. Purpose: Determine what use you want out of your mobile scissor lift. Will you be using it indoors, outdoors, or both? Will the terrain be smooth or uneven? and How much space do you have to operate the scissor lift in?
2. Height and Reach: What height do you need the mobile scissor lift to reach. Different models have different scissor lift reach height ranging from a maximum height of 9 meters to 14 meters. Also, check if you need both vertical and horizontal reach for your work.
3. Loading Capacity: Estimate how much load do you need to lift at one time. Loading capacity estimation should include the weight of cargo, equipment and human personnel.
4. Power Source: Do you prefer an electrical, diesel, hydraulic or pneumatic power source to operate your lift? Electrical and pneumatic sources are quiet and efficient. Hydraulic source is powerful and long lasting, while diesel is both noisy and non-eco-friendly.
5. Budget: How much budget can you allocate to the purchase of the mobile scissor lift? This will play an important role in determining which model you can afford.
6. Safety Features: Check for all the safety features that are included with the mobile scissor lift that you are considering for purchase. Ensure that the hydraulic lift safety mechanism can be controlled both from ground and platform levels.
7. Maintenance and Spare Parts: Regular maintenance of mobile scissor lifts is very important. Ensure that your supplier has a good network of service centres and provides prompt, on-site maintenance service. Also, make sure that the scissor lift manufacturers in Saudi Arabia have an adequate supply of original spare parts in case of breakdown or wear and tear of the parts.

Conclusion

Selecting a high-quality moveable scissor lift is not a task that should be undertaken lightly. You must carry out a thorough research of the options available in the market, study their specifications and features and check them against your requirements. A high-tech piece of equipment like a hydraulic warehouse lift or an automotive scissor lift should give smooth, safe and consistent service for a long time, so do not try to cut corners by opting for a less expensive model. Furthermore, you should confirm from the manufacturer or supplier that they provide dedicated 24×7 after-sales service.

About SAB TECH

As one of the leading scissor lift manufacturers in Saudi Arabia, SAB TECH is the first choice for businesses across industries and territories. SAB TECH’s reputation as a top innovator of hydraulics technology is unparalleled. Further, they are well-known for the quality of their after-sales service and for manufacturing their own precision-engineered spare parts. If you wish to buy hydraulic scissor lift, get in touch with SAB TECH today to learn more about pricing, features, specifications, operation or maintenance.