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, investing in the right machinery offers many benefits. From reducing injury and saving time to ultimately making your job easier, scissor lift tables are an excellent option. Available in various sizes and configurations to suit tricky conditions, these durable lifts are built for repeated use and are easily navigable throughout a selected site.

In this article, we’ll take you through everything you need to know, from the different types of scissor lift tables and alternative options to best practices for using these handy tools.

Practical Platforms For Loads

Brilliant in many situations and easy to use, scissor lift tables utilise powerful hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders to safely raise or lower components weighing hundreds or even thousands of pounds. This not only removes the strain from employees, preventing potential injuries, but also streamlines the process of moving materials up or down from the floor, which can otherwise be a time-consuming and risky task.

The platform of a typical scissor lift table can be raised or lowered to any height within its vertical range, which can be useful for reaching an elevated platform. The scissors provide a steady, straight vertical motion while supporting the platform, and this streamlined process is a major reason why lifts are trusted for goods and material handling in manufacturing, retail, logistics, construction, and the food industry.

Benefits of Scissor Lift Tables

The benefits of a scissor lift table extend far beyond preventing injury and minimising the need for heavy lifting. For one, a single, double, or low-profile scissor lift table can lift heavier loads than any member of your team and can hoist even manageable loads faster. The result is a quicker and more cost-effective production process with less physical exertion required from your team.

From a maintenance standpoint, a reliable scissor lift table requires very little upkeep when used appropriately, even in a demanding industrial or construction environment. Variety is another key selling point, as our tables boast multiple lifting mechanisms and a wide range of sizes and capacities. Whatever your specifications and budget, you are almost certain to find a lift table that fits your needs, and if you are concerned about space, lift tables are also compact and take up minimal room once installed.

Single Scissor Lift Tables

As the most standard variant, single scissor lift tables are most often used to lift objects from ground level to an elevated position. These tables act as a single platform to lift products and materials from a prone position. A great investment for your warehouse or workshop, our range includes products capable of lifting up to 3000 kg, with various platform sizes to accommodate your exact needs.

Double Vertical Scissor Lift Tables

Double vertical scissor lift tables differ from single lifts in that they can reach greater heights. Perfect for situations where you need to access hard-to-reach spots, our growing range—from the popular 2000kg capacity TLD 2000 to the TLD 2000XB—ensures your exact task is accounted for.

Double Horizontal Scissor Lift Tables

Double horizontal scissor lift tables are an excellent choice for those who need a wide space for their objects before lifting. They have larger platforms than single or double vertical tables, providing additional space for products and materials. 

Low Profile Scissor Lift Tables

Low profile tables are useful in situations where you load your lifts with a vehicle. This variant allows you to load platforms with a pallet truck, preventing the need to bend or stretch. 

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 lifts, lift and tilt tables are ideal for ergonomically positioning loads of all types, with a top that can be easily tilted as needed. By combining a hydraulic lift table with a moveable top, you can seamlessly position pallets and other materials

Lift Trolleys

Lift trolleys are fantastic for handling various heavy loads in a precise manner. Lift trolleys are designed for different workshop applications, as they are both mobile and able to perform standard lifts. With fitted mechanical props for safe maintenance, our lift trolleys can be easily transported from one area to another.

Work Positioners

Work positioners are a brilliant solution if you need assistance with lifting heavy items and have to move from one space to another. Unlike traditional lifting platforms, they enable you to work in situations where a permanent work surface would be impractical.

Pallet Levellers

Providing strength and stability, our pallet levellers can help reduce your risk of back injuries by automatically positioning the load height. These tools are designed specifically to make working with pallets easier, with levellers from our collection providing a practical solution for faster, easier, and safer loading and 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 Edmolift products are backed by our three-year warranty and nationwide network of service engineers, ensuring quality and long-lasting usability.

Contact our team today to benefit from premium-quality, Swedish-made scissor lift tables designed for the toughest jobs and a wide range of applications.