A Comprehensive Guide To Scissor Lift Tables & Their Uses

From warehouses, workshops and construction sites to factory floors, if you operate within an environment that involves heavy lifting and transportation of materials and objects, investing in machinery and tools can yield plenty of benefits. From reducing injury, saving time and ultimately making your job easier, to allowing you to lift loads heavier than you would otherwise be able to, scissor lift tables are one outstanding candidate. Coming in various sizes and variants to satisfy tricky conditions, these lifting utilities are durable, designed with repeated use in mind, and are navigable enough to be used throughout a selected site.

Within this detailed article, let our industry experts take you through everything from scissor table variants and alternate options, to the best ways in which to use these handy tools, as well as safety essentials, general advice and much more!

Practical Platforms For Loads

Brilliant within many situations, and easy to use due to their thoughtful designs, scissor lift tables use powerful hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, enabling them to securely and safely raise or lower components weighing hundreds or sometimes even thousands of pounds. This not only takes the strain away from employees, who could otherwise injure themselves, but also streamlines the process of moving materials up or down from the floor, often resulting in injuries to the back or spine area, taking time to safely plan out.

Your typical scissor lift table platform can ideally be raised or lowered to any height desired within its range of vertical movement so it could be used to reach an elevated height if required, for example if your lift extends far enough and can be used to reach a higher platform. A person positioned on this higher platform can then easily move the load onto this, without worrying about strain from lifting it up there. The scissors offer a straight and steady vertical motion while supporting the platform, with this streamlined process a large part of the reason lifts are trusted for goods and material handling in manufacturing, retail, packaging, logistics, production lines, construction, and the food industry.

Undoubted Benefits

The benefits of a scissor lift table acquired from us extend far beyond that of preventing injury and minimising the need for heavy lifting or reaching for components. For one, a single, double or low profile scissor lift table can likely lift heavier loads than any member of your team, hoisting even manageable loads faster than a team perhaps could. The result is a faster and cheaper production process, in which less exertion is required from those you work with.

Brilliant from a repairs standpoint too, when used appropriately, a reliable scissor lift table will require virtually no maintenance, even when used repeatedly in a testing industrial environment, construction site or workshop. Variance is yet another selling point, with table lifts available that boast multiple lifting mechanisms and in a wide variety of sizes or capacities. Whatever your specifications and budget, you’re almost certain to find a table lift that fits your needs by browsing our site or consulting a team member. Worried about room? Lift tables are small and take up a minimal space too once installed.

Single Scissor Lift Tables

The most standard scissor lift tables, and the lift variants most often used to lift objects from ground level to an elevated state, single scissor lift tables act as a single platform to lift your products, materials and objects from a prone position. These standard scissor lift tables are a great investment for your warehouse or workshop, with products in our range including those able to lift up to 3000 kg if required. Platform sizes also vary to accommodate your exact needs at any one time.

Double Vertical Scissor Lift Tables

Double vertical scissor lift tables vary from single lifts in that they are able to reach greater heights than standard scissor lift tables. Perfect for those instances in which a platform to stretch and reach hard-to-access spots, from the popular 2000kg capacity TLD 2000 to the spacious TLD 2000XB, the growing range on our site ensures your exact task is accounted for. These may be a wise investment if you need an item or materials to reach a higher point.

Double Horizontal Scissor Lift Tables

Practical double horizontal scissor lift tables are a great choice for those requiring a wide space to stash their objects before lifting, boasting larger platforms than single scissor lift tables or double vertical tables. Designed specifically to cater for those who need extra room, the horizontal scissor lift table is able to provide additional space for products, materials and objects. Each of our premium scissor lift tables are designed for the toughest jobs and the widest range of applications.

Low Profile Scissor Lift Tables

A variant of the traditional scissor lift table option but no less useful in assorted situations, low profile tables are well worth your time if you often load your scissor lift tables with the assistance of a vehicle. The low profile scissor lift table variant allows you to load your platforms with a pallet truck, completely preventing the need to bend over or stretch out when filling and unpacking. Why not take a look through assorted models from our site? Including the CUB 1000, TCB 600 and TUL 2000.

Alternate Options

Aside from useful scissor lift tables designed for loading pallet trucks, assisting with heavy lifting and more, we stock resourceful items including lift trolleys, pallet levellers and work positioners. Ideal for use in warehouses and busy workshops, take a look below for a brief description of each:

Lift And Tilt Tables

Different from standard scissor lift tables, lift and tilt tables are ideal for ergonomically positioning loads of all types, with a top that can be easily adjusted and tilted if required. If you need to precisely position containers or other items, a tilt table from our range can make your task a lot easier indeed. Combining a hydraulic lift table with a moveable top, when using a table of this kind, you can seamlessly position pallets and other materials.

Lift Trolleys

Lift trolleys differ from other types of lift, as they’re fantastic for handling various heavy loads, in a precise manner. Our lift trolleys are intended for different workshop applications, as they are both mobile and able to perform lifts as standard. With fitted mechanical props for safe and secure maintenance, lift trolleys are made in our state of the art facilities here in Europe, and can be easily fixed into place or transported from area to area.

Work Positioners

Our work positioners are a brilliant measure if you need assistance with lifting heavy items, and may have to move from space to space on-the-go. Different from traditional lifting platforms in that they enable you to work in situations where a permanent work surface would prove impractical, why not select from various capacities, maximum heights and platform sizes within our online offering? Ideal for your situational needs.

Pallet Levellers

Providing strength and stability, pallet levellers supplied by us can help to reduce your risk of sustaining back injuries by automatically positioning load height, setting in place your ideal maximum height before a lift is completed. These utilities are designed specifically to make working with pallets easier, with levellers from within our collection a practical solution to faster, easier and safer loading or unloading.

Assorted Scissor Tables And Trolley Options

Our lifts have been developed and built by the industry’s most experienced and skilled engineers, using the best design processes, manufacturing methods and materials! All underpinned by our three year warranty and nationwide network of service engineers, you’re assured of quality and long-lasting usability when you opt for products from our online catalogue.

Contact our helpful team today, and benefit from premium quality Swedish made scissor lift tables designed for the toughest jobs and the widest range of applications – all supported by highly qualified technicians and engineers based at the Edmolift Technology Centre near Cambridge. From here we design, develop and test scissor lift tables, have our UK stock holding, spare parts, and service departments, happy to answer any questions you may have about our offering.