Scissor Lifts Hire

About scissor lifts

A scissor lift is one of the most popular types of lifting equipment used to move goods and provides the possibility of safe and comfortable work at heights. This is a great alternative to scaffolding. Hiring a scissor lift will be the ideal solution if you have facade work to do, as this equipment has no equal in terms of convenience and safety.

The advantages of hiring scissor lifts include a quick rise to the desired height, a wide platform for people and building materials, and a large carrying capacity. They have a wide range of applications in construction and repair work in warehouses and industrial facilities.

Construction of scissor lifts

The design of these machines consists of four main parts.

• A working platform.
  Due to the fact that people are often on it, special attention is paid to safety. The platform is equipped with safety guards that prevent falls from the platform. In addition, many models are equipped with emergency switches, overload protection and emergency lowering.
• Folding mechanisms from a system of supports in the form of a pantograph.
  This is a system of levers and hydraulic cylinders that looks like scissors (hence the name of the equipment).
• Electric motor.
  Operates the lifting mechanism of the scissor lift, which can carry heavy loads.
• Base
  Stationary base or wheeled chassis for self-propelled models.

Choosing which scissor lift to hire

When choosing the right model of scissor lift for rent or purchase, you need to consider the required lifting height. For indoor work, compact machines are used, and for outdoor facade work, equipment with a lifting height of 12–15m.

For work at very low heights, we recommend exploring our fleet of portable Push-Around Lifts.

Another important parameter is the type of power supply, mobility, carrying capacity, etc. Let’s take a closer look at the most important points.

• Power supply.
  Diesel scissor lifts are used exclusively for outdoor work. They need to ensure an adequate supply of fuel. For interior work, electric scissor lifts are usually chosen. They work without harmful emissions. Batteries are used for power, which needs to be recharged every 24 hours.
  In addition, it is worth noting that machines for indoor use have another important feature – the gentle effect of the wheels on the floor. Thus, this makes it possible to use this technique in rooms with a fine floor finish.
• Lift height.
  When hiring a scissor lift, one of the most important parameters to pay attention to is the height to which access is required. Equipment with the correct working height ensures employees’ most comfortable working conditions.
• Dimensions.
  Especially relevant for indoor work, as it is important to take into account the size of rooms and doorways. By knowing in advance the dimensions of the equipment, you can guarantee that you will not face the problem of access to certain rooms.
• Mobility.
  Depending on the need to move the machine across the territory of the work, you can choose a stationary or self-propelled model. The first must be moved manually, the second must be equipped with a motor, and the operator can control the movement directly from the working platform.
• Carrying capacity.
  Considering in advance how many people will work on the platform or what materials need to be lifted, you can choose the right scissor lift model for carrying capacity. For different models, the maximum figure can reach 350, 450 or even 500kg.
• Manufacturer.
  Professionals are used to trusting only reliable equipment, so they choose world-famous brands. Our modern scissor lift hire fleet comes from leading manufacturers such as Skyjack, Snorkel, Dingli, etc. These machines have long proven their excellent quality and reliability.

Applications of scissor lifts

Scissor lifts are rented for outdoor work when repairs, painting, restoration, and glazing of building facades are to be done and there is simply not enough space for boom lifts. At the same time, it is actively used for interior work in shops, warehouses and industrial enterprises. Workers do not have to spend time assembling, disassembling and reinstalling scaffolding when using a scissor lift. The equipment can move along the wall even with the platform raised.

Scissor lifts are actively used for facade work, including:

• Repair work on the facade of the building;
• For cleaning and washing the facades of buildings;
• For installation of additional equipment on the outer walls of buildings;
• Glazing of facades;
• Facade plastering and painting works;

In addition, scissor lifts are used for installation and maintenance of engineering systems, repair and installation of internal works, repair and maintenance of communications and engineering networks of warehouse and industrial facilities, plastering, painting work indoors, work inside warehouses and logistics centres, etc.