Scissor Lift Tables

What Is Scissor Lift Tables

 

 

The industrial scissor lifting tables, also known as “scissor table”, “lift table” or “scissor hydraulic table”, are a stable equipment which allows you to lower and lift loads through a hydraulic mechanism. It is usually used on construction sites and logistics warehouses to lower and lift loads, goods, tools and people while complying with all EU safety regulations. Typically, the lifting table is a monobloc structure consisting of an upper floor, a lower floor and a scissor lifting system, driven by one or more cylinders moved by a hydraulic control unit. Each cylinder has two safety valves: one allows the controlled lowering of the table in case of damage to the pipe; the other, on the other hand, guarantees open positioning, avoiding oil leakage.

 

Advantages of Scissor Lift Tables
 

Access heights and spots that are hard to reach
Since some lifts can go up to 32 feet in height, this is a tool that allows your workers to reach spots that would have otherwise been very hard to get to. Obviously, height and carrying capacity go hand in hand with total weight. So, the heavier your lift, the higher the height to which it can extend and the more weight it can carry up with it.


Ease of use
These lifts are particularly easy to operate. The controls are simple and literally foolproof, which decreases the tiredness of operators. This also means that operators can be trained in the use of this tool in a couple of days, so you can put it to use with minimal downtime.


Compact size
A scissor lift is basically the most compact type of aerial work platform you will ever find. This is important when it comes to tight spaces, such as event spaces or tightly packed storehouses where height access is restricted by stacked crates.


Minimum floor space
While other aerial work platforms require a lot of floor space to operate, scissor lifts are among the most compact lifting equipment. The total area required is virtually equivalent to the area of the lift-able platform, making these lifts easy to store.


Easily customizable
Depending on your business, you might have to customize your lift to fit your business needs. Scissor lifts are customizable. For example, you can fit yours with tilters to minimize falling risk for the operator. Or you can fit it with a turntable that allows it to rotate in addition to lifting the platform up.


Economic
Compared to all other alternatives, scissors are arguably the most economic and versatile solution. You can service an entire warehouse with a single vertical lift. Moreover, hydraulic lifts consume almost zero power, adding more to their efficiency.

 

Why Choose Us
 

Our factory

Located in Hangzhou City, East China, JQLift is your trusted partner for aerial work platform solutions, catering to the needs of both residential and commercial projects across the globe.

Our product

At JQLift, we offer an extensive range of mobile elevated work platforms, including scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, aerial order pickers, and more, designed to enhance efficiency and safety on every project.

Professional team

With years of design, production and sales experience, JQLift is proud to serve customers worldwide who are dealing with man lifts for sale, rental and hiring.

Our service

We have proudly partnered with numerous customers from around the world, consistently delivering exceptional products and services that have garnered satisfaction and loyalty from our esteemed cooperators.

 

Types of Scissor Lift Tables

Hydraulic scissor lift tables
Use hydraulic fluid to power the lifting mechanism. Hydraulic scissor lift tables utilize fluid mechanics to power their lifting operations, offering robust lifting capabilities and precise control over the load’s speed and height adjustments. This type is suitable for tasks that demand significant weight-handling capacity and where variability in lift speed is beneficial.


Pneumatic scissor lift tables
Operate on compressed air, making them suitable for environments where electricity poses a risk. Pneumatic scissor lift tables operate using pneumatic actuators, also known as airbags, instead of the traditional cylinder-based mechanisms. They are particularly suited for environments where electrical usage is restricted due to potential explosion or fire hazards, such as paint booths or chemical processing areas. These tables are safer in volatile environments and are valued for their minimal maintenance requirements and ease of cleaning. However, they generally offer less lifting force than hydraulic tables and rely on a consistent compressed air supply.


Electro-mechanical scissor lift tables
Electric motors provide precise control over lifting operations. Electro-mechanical scissor lift tables are powered by electric motors, which drive mechanical components such as screws or gears to raise and lower the platform. This type combines the benefits of electrical efficiency and mechanical leverage, offering precise control and a quieter operation. Electro-mechanical tables are versatile and suitable for various environments concerning hygiene and noise restrictions.


Portable scissor lift tables
Designed for mobility within a facility.


Heavy-duty scissor lift tables
Built to lift hefty loads, often exceeding several thousand pounds.

 

The Basic Parts of Scissor Lift Tables

 

The base frame of a lift table

The base frame supports the rest of the lift table. It has to be strong, rigid and stable. ​In most cases it is designed to be placed on the floor but it can also be built into a pit, supplied with wheels or casters or furnished with a fork lift chassie.

The lift table scissors

The scissors of a lift table provide a straight and steady vertical motion while supporting the platform. The two sets of scissor legs are connected by shafts at the center pivot points and upper and lower hinged ends.

The platform of a lift table

The platform can be of any size that is compatible with the lift tables base frame and the scissors. However, the platform cannot be smaller than the length or width of the scissors or the base frame. But it can be higher and wider than the scissors and/or the base frame. Platforms can be furnished with a variety of options such as conveyor tops, turntables, tilt tops or tops equipped with clamps or special work fixtures.

The lift table's power pack

The lift tables power pack (most commonly electro hydraulic) consists of an electric motor, hydraulic pump, hydraulic tank, hydraulic cylinder, piping, valving and the electrical control system. When the UP button is activated, the pump pumps fluid from the tank into the cylinders causing the piston and shaft to move. The piston shaft is mechanically linked to the leg assemblies and drives them to raise the platform. A check valve in the hydraulic line between the pump and the cylinder prevent fluid from flowing backwards so the platform will remain at whatever height it is at when the UP button is deactivated. When the DOWN button is activated, a solenoid down valve opens, allowing hydraulic fluid to flow back to the reservoir. The motor does not run when the lift is lowering. The weight of the platform and gravity combine to create pressure in the cylinder that forces the fluid to flow back to the reservoir. A flow control valve located on the lowering valve VE 25, can be adjusted to provide the most desirable down speed. When the DOWN button is deactivated, the lowering valve closes and the table's height becomes fixated. The valve arrangement prevents the table from lowering if there is a power failure.

The control unit for a lift table

The standard control unit can either have a push-button function or a foot control function.

 

Application of Scissor Lift Tables
Electric Single Scissor Lift Tables
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Reaching hard-to-reach places
Products at the warehouse are often displayed in high or hard-to-reach areas. Because stored products are hard to reach, hydraulic lift tables help warehouse employees load and unload products more easily. The scissor lift mechanism allows the table to stay low or reach higher levels. A warehouse worker can easily increase height to load objects and decrease the height to store products on a truck or pallet.


Transporting and tending to patients
When you go to the dentist or doctor, have you noticed the nurse or doctor easily adjusts your chair? This is done with the help of hydraulics. You can be positioned high or low and at a certain angle. To easily administer medical practices without discomfort, hydraulics help put the patient in the right position. Scissor lifts are also used to transfer patients from a stretcher to a hospital bed during surgery.


Loading and unloading
Do you wonder how many lots of equipment are loaded into trucks? Typically, a company will use a hydraulic system to load boxes and other materials. Scissor lifts help load these materials efficiently, increasing and decreasing height to enter and exit the truck bed.


Moving workers
Have you seen construction workers fix a building while up high? To get high up on buildings and platforms, they also adopt scissor lift tables. Workers use scissor lifts when the work area cannot be moved or adjusted.


Transporting goods
Scissor lifts are used when goods need to be transported within areas of a warehouse or storage space. This is useful when the goods are stored at great heights, needed to be stored at great heights, or are too heavy to move. Is your job physically demanding? Then you should consider investing in a hydraulic lift table. Scissor lifts help to increase your efficiency, and hydraulics take away any stress regarding lifting and transporting heavy objects.

 

Electric Triple Scissor Lift Tables

 

How a Scissor Lift Table Works

Typically, the lifting table is a monobloc structure consisting of an upper floor, a lower floor and a scissor lifting system, driven by one or more cylinders moved by a hydraulic control unit. Each cylinder has two safety valves: one allows the controlled lowering of the table in case of damage to the pipe; the other, on the other hand, guarantees open positioning, avoiding oil leakage.

 

The upper floor of lift table consists of a smooth or diamond sheet metal cover, according to the need for use, and moves vertically parallel to the floor. The lifting system (scissors) is connected to one end of both the upper and lower frame; the other end of the lifting system slides in special horizontal guides, thanks to wheels, allowing the lifting table to run its stroke. The lift table is usually moved by a hydraulic pump motor. The activation of the engine through a special electrical panel allows oil to be transferred into the cylinders, thus ensuring the movement of the lifting table.

 

Things to Consider When Purchasing Scissor Lift Tables
 

Intended use
Above all else, a scissor lift table should be selected based on its intended use. The use will help determine the capacity of the lift, the style, and any extra features that might be needed. Before you start shopping, it’s important to examine and analyze your needs so you can figure out the exact intended use for it. Make a list of your needs and the results you expect from the lift, and then use this to guide you for other considerations.

 

Mobility
Decide whether you are going to use the scissor lift table in a fixed location or if it needs to be mobile. Assembly and production lines would require one that can be set in a fixed location, whereas construction and maintenance work would require one that is mobile.
If you need it to be mobile, you’ll want to look into lift tables that can be powered by battery or gas, as some spots may not have electricity available.

 

Load
Another factor you need to take into consideration is the workload you need the lift to hold. Typically, a lift with more capacity is going to be more expensive. Therefore, if you have large loads that need to be moved, budget options may not be available to you.

 

Safety features
Safety is perhaps the most important consideration when buying a scissor lift table. The safety of you and your employees should always be of utmost priority. When shopping for a lift, safety features such as lanyards, emergency buttons, and safety bars should all be taken into consideration. These safety features and others can help decrease accidents, which will increase efficiency and save your business time and money.

 

Height
There are two aspects in regards to height that need to be considered when buying a lift. First, you need to consider the maximum height of the loads you need to transport. Lifts can be used to move loads to a portion of this height without any issue. You also need to consider the height of the lift when it’s collapsed, as it may need to be able to fit through a doorway or some other shorter structure.

 

Top Tips to Increase the Lifetime of Your Scissor Lift Tables

 

Examine well and on schedule
It is important to not rush the examination or service, things can easily be missed. Also make sure to perform the regular service on time, there are suggested intervals in the scissor lift installation manual. While examining the scissor lift you should use your senses and examine the table carefully. Does something look worn out? If so, replace it. Feeling and listening is important too. Is everything tightened and appears to be working as intended? Be especially wary if you see small pools or specks of oil which could mean that there is a leak somewhere. Also watch out for jerky movement while operating the table. A scissor lift should always move smoothly without any irregular movements or stops. If the table moves unevenly, first check the floor beneath the table to make sure the surface is flat. Jerky movement could also mean that there is a problem with the cylinder. We recommend getting close and listening carefully while moving the table up and down. You will be able to hear if there are any issues with the cylinder even in a noisy environment. For example, if you hear a scratching sound it could mean that a bearing is becoming worn and needs your attention.


Plan your service and come prepared
Service of equipment can feel like extra work and hard to make time for. Especially if you attempt to perform the service during regular operations. However, most industries and companies have periods with little, less or even no activity – This is the perfect time to perform the service. With a little bit of planning and foresight you should be able to perform the service on time without impacting operations. Depending on the industry you are in it might be more or less difficult to plan ahead but the main idea is to make the most of natural down times like holiday seasons or low-demand periods. To make sure the service goes even more smoothly and does not require more time than necessary make sure that you have spare parts ordered and ready. It might be tempting to examine first and then order spare parts based on the findings. However, that just means that you have to halt operations at least once more to replace any potentially worn-out parts. Not only that, if you find any issues it would mean that you will have to operate the table with potentially problematic parts until the shipment arrives. Even if replacement parts should arrive swiftly, it will of course require some time for them to arrive. To make things easier for you we provide ready-made kits with all the spare parts you might need to replace any worn parts as you find them.


Get expert help if needed
If you lack experience and are unsure how to examine the scissor lift and perform the service, always reach out to an expert. Scissor lift are often a crucial part of operations, and it is important to not cut any corners when it comes to service and maintenance. If you want a completely bother free experience, we have service agreements which mean that we take care of everything for you.

 

Our factory

 

As an aerial work platform supplier located in East China, Hangzhou JieQu Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd is an entity enterprise with many years of experience of design, production and sales. Our mini scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, aerial order pickers, vegetable pickers for the greenhouse and other products are popular in the global markets. With our own brand ‘JQlift’, we hope to raise your standards in future. With years of design, production and sales experience, JQLift is proud to serve customers worldwide who are dealing with man lifts for sale, rental and hiring. In addition to our factory's own brand products, we also provide customized products. At JQLift, we offer an extensive range of mobile elevated work platforms, including scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, aerial order pickers, and more, designed to enhance efficiency and safety on every project.

 

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FAQ

 

Q: What is a scissor lift table?

A: A scissor lift table is a type of material handling equipment that uses a scissor mechanism to raise and lower goods or materials to different heights.

Q: How does a scissor lift table work?

A: A scissor lift table works by extending and retracting the scissor mechanism, which is powered by hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric systems, allowing the platform to move vertically.

Q: What are the main applications of scissor lift tables?

A: Scissor lift tables are commonly used in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and other industrial settings for loading/unloading, assembly, work positioning, and ergonomic material handling tasks.

Q: What are the weight capacities of scissor lift tables?

A: Scissor lift tables come in various weight capacities, ranging from a few hundred pounds to several tons, depending on the model and design.

Q: Can scissor lift tables be customized for specific applications?

A: Yes, scissor lift tables can be customized with different platform sizes, lift heights, weight capacities, control options, and accessories to meet specific application requirements.

Q: Are scissor lift tables suitable for indoor and outdoor use?

A: Scissor lift tables are primarily designed for indoor use, but some models with weatherproofing features can be used outdoors in controlled environments.

Q: What safety features are included in scissor lift tables?

A: Safety features in scissor lift tables may include safety rails, emergency stop buttons, overload protection, velocity fuses, maintenance locks, and safety skirts to prevent accidents and ensure operator safety.

Q: How do scissor lift tables help improve efficiency in material handling?

A: Scissor lift tables help improve efficiency in material handling by reducing manual labor, increasing productivity, optimizing workflow processes, and providing a safe and ergonomic solution for lifting and positioning materials.

Q: What are the different types of scissor lift tables available?

A: Different types of scissor lift tables include stationary scissor lifts, mobile scissor lifts, double scissor lifts, low-profile scissor lifts, high-lift scissor lifts, and custom-designed scissor lifts tailored to specific applications.

Q: Can scissor lift tables be used for assembly line operations?

A: Scissor lift tables are commonly used in assembly line operations to position workpieces, tools, and components at ergonomic heights, improving efficiency, reducing strain on workers, and enhancing productivity.

Q: How are scissor lift tables powered?

A: Scissor lift tables are typically powered by hydraulic systems, electric motors, or pneumatic cylinders, providing smooth and controlled vertical movement.

Q: What maintenance is required for scissor lift tables?

A: Regular maintenance for scissor lift tables includes checking hydraulic fluid levels, inspecting the scissor mechanism, lubricating moving parts, testing safety features, and following manufacturer-recommended service intervals.

Q: Can scissor lift tables be used for ergonomic purposes?

A: Yes, scissor lift tables are commonly used for ergonomic purposes to reduce strain on workers, improve efficiency, and create a safer and more comfortable working environment.

Q: How high can a scissor lift table typically raise materials?

A: Scissor lift tables can raise materials to heights ranging from a few inches to over 20 feet, depending on the model and design specifications.

Q: Are scissor lift tables easy to operate?

A: Scissor lift tables are designed for ease of operation, with simple controls, intuitive features, and user-friendly interfaces that make them easy to use for operators of varying experience levels.

Q: Can scissor lift tables be used for pallet handling?

A: Yes, scissor lift tables can be used for pallet handling tasks such as loading/unloading pallets, positioning pallets at ergonomic heights, and transferring goods between different levels in a warehouse or facility.

Q: What are the advantages of using a scissor lift table?

A: Advantages of using a scissor lift table include increased efficiency, improved ergonomics, enhanced safety, reduced manual handling risks, versatile applications, and customizable features to meet specific needs.

Q: Are scissor lift tables portable?

A: Some scissor lift tables are designed to be portable, with features like wheels, handles, and compact designs for easy maneuverability and transportation within a facility or between work areas.

Q: Can scissor lift tables be used in conjunction with other equipment?

A: Scissor lift tables can be used in conjunction with other equipment such as conveyors, pallet jacks, forklifts, and workstations to streamline material handling processes and improve workflow efficiency.

Q: Can scissor lift tables be used in confined spaces?

A: Scissor lift tables are versatile and can be used in confined spaces due to their compact design, small footprint, and precise vertical movement, allowing operators to access tight areas with ease.

We're well-known as one of the leading scissor lift tables manufacturers and suppliers in China. Please rest assured to buy high quality scissor lift tables made in China here from our factory. For price consultation, contact us.

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