Hydraulic Scissor Action Lift

Hydraulic Scissor Action Lift

This lift has the following features:

• travel up to 3M – 3 stops
• standard platform sizes variable
• 275 – 500 mm deep pit required – dependant upon lifting height
• entry/exit on opposite sides or adjacent sides
• access via glass gates
• flooring can be client’s own
• single phase supply
• minimal building work required

There is a comprehensive choice of products that will help you meet the requirements of the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) and comply with Part ‘M’ of the Building Regulations.

All our platform lifts are manufactured to the highest standards are technically-advanced, safe and reliable.

Principle of operation

The top platform of the scissor lift remains horizontal as it raises from the lower to closed position. In this way the person or goods on the lift can safely be moved between levels.

Its called a scissor lift because between the base and upper platform is a cross braced mechanism similar to the arms of a pair of scissors. One end of the scissor arm is fixed to the base and one is fixed the platform, the others are free to roll.

A hydraulic cylinder is placed between the base and the platform or mechanism. As the hydraulic ram extends the scissors open and the lift raises.

Hydraulic Scissor lift components

Hydraulic Power Pack

– Generally scissor lifts have a simple single acting hydraulic circuit, except where they are very lightweight or they require fine position control.

– Starting the AC or DC motor runs the hydraulic pump and the lift raises by pumping hydraulic oil into the hydraulci ram.

– A hydraulic control valve is used to lower the lift, this is usually electrically operated but can be manual in simple lifts, where they can control the lowering speed.