Scissor lifts use cross balance supports to move up and down. The mechanism it uses to move the lift up and down depends on the way it’s powered. Hydraulics, diesel, and electricity are just a few ...

Going up? Learn the science and engineering behind hydraulic lifts, then start building as you construct a fully functional hydraulic scissor lift. Have students test to see how much weight it can ...

The most commonly used Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are self-propelled scissor lifts that utilize a scissor mechanism that moves vertically through folding supports in an ‘X’ pattern. Their ...

The most prevalent kind of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are self-propelled scissor lifts, which employ a scissor mechanism consisting of folding supports that move vertically in an 'X' ...