 Choosing the Right Equipment...
ACLift products have been designed to perform specific tasks. Customer satisfaction is paramount and it is important that consideration be given to all of the following conditions to insure the proper lift is matched to a specific job application. Lowered Height Model selection considerations should include maximum lowered height for application. For ground level operations, consider pit mounting of the unit. Raised Height Model selection considerations should include maximum raised height for application. For higher level operations, consider a double high model. Vertical Travel Decide how high a load needs to be raised and note the distance. Specifications for all Autoquip lifts show “standard vertical travel.” Distances are expressed in inches. Select one of these standard travels (or the next higher travel) from the specification tables shown for the product being considered.
Single Scissors Lift Also referred to as “Single Stage” type with power unit normally mounted between legs. Depending on application, can be combined into Double Long, Double Wide or even Double High.
Double Long Scissors Lift For applications requiring very long platforms. Combination consists of two standard scissors lifts with a common platform and base. Single power unit controls both lifts. Rated maximum capacity for combination is 80% of combined catalogued capacities of single scissors lifts selected. Consult Sales for pricing.
Double Wide Scissors Lift For applications requiring very wide platforms. Combination consists of two standard scissors lifts mounted side-by-side with a common platform and base. Single power unit controls both sets of lifts. Rated maximum capacity of combination is 80% of combined catalogued capacities of single scissors lifts selected.
Double High Scissors Lift For applications requiring high travel with relatively short platforms. Combination consists of two standard lifts stacked one on top of the other. The capacity rating is that of the upper lift. Lower lift must be sized to raise rated load plus weight of upper lift. Single power unit in lower lift controls both sets of lifts. Travels which exceed 60” may require guarding – consult sales. Double pantograph models are also available.
Lifting Capacity
Lifting capacity is the gross weight a lift is required to raise. Determine the maximum weight that must be handled. Select a “standard lifting capacity” for one of the Autoquip products from the specification table. When doing so, be sure to consider the following:
Side-End Load: The amount of static load that can be applied over the edge of a lift platform in the fully raised position.
Axle Load: Rolling load which takes into account the added forces applied to the lift through momentum and impact of the wheels.
Platform Size
Determine overall dimensions which the largest load will occupy and attempt to select a “Standard Platform Size” from an Autoquip product specification table. If a non-standard platform size is required, find the minimum and maximum size of the platform for a particular model lift. Be sure this size falls within the available range. Factors affecting platform size are lifting capacity, vertical travel, pit installation requirements, mounting of various accessories, etc. Electric toe guards or hanging toe indicator bars are required on units equipped with straight side platforms. Toe protection is required per ANSI MH29.1.
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