{"id":3116,"date":"2024-06-06T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2025-12-22T13:52:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T13:52:22","slug":"a-guide-to-scissor-lift-tables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/a-guide-to-scissor-lift-tables\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Scissor Lift Tables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/guide-to-scissor-lifts.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to Scissor Lift Tables\" class=\"wp-image-3141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/guide-to-scissor-lifts.jpg 900w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/guide-to-scissor-lifts-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/guide-to-scissor-lifts-768x299.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to buy scissor lift tables for your workplace but don&#8217;t know where to start? Don&#8217;t worry! This blog will guide you through everything you need to know to confidently buy the scissor lift right for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#991a3b\">What is a Scissor Lift?\ud83d\udcad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scissor Lifts are typically found in construction environments for easy lifting of heavy duty items to a certain height. Scissor lift tables help by eliminating risk of injury for easy work on heavy items, that would otherwise be dangerous to move. A scissor Lift enables users to move items around locations easily to improve productivity and save time. Whilst, being much easier for workers to handle, leaving them less fatigued. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stock a full range of scissor lifts, so no matter what your project we have something to uplift you! There is a variety of lift tables depending on your needs, but whether its manual or electric is something you will have to decide. There is a variety of load capacities to consider, depending on heavy-duty or everyday use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#991a3b\">How can a Scissor Lift help you\ud83d\ude4c<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scissor lift tables will become your best friend! The speed and security a scissor lift can give to your working day is unmatched. It is secure and safe to use with a supported platform it will not move on it&#8217;s own accord. It is quick to set up to aid your work and transport products easily across factories and warehouses. A top tip is that the adjustable platform doubles up as a table for maintenance work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsure if you need one? Here is a list of a few places you can use a scissor lift:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Commercial&nbsp;premises<\/strong> This can be ideal for maintenance, such as changing lights, adding decorations or sale signs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warehouse<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>or stock room<\/strong> work to access high shelves, lift bulky items, pallet and roll cage handling, vehicle loading as well as dock operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industrial<\/strong>&nbsp;applications such as fixing and mounting product parts, carrying heavy items, materials, load &amp; work positioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Building maintenance<\/strong>&nbsp;such as window and gutter cleaning, roof inspection and trimming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Workshop<\/strong>&nbsp;use such as furniture upholstery, woodworking, metalwork, publishing and even dog-grooming as is it able to lift and lower the dogs for easy grooming!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissor lifts can also&nbsp;<strong>aid mobility<\/strong>&nbsp;ideal as a wheelchair lift to assist in raising and lowering mobility impaired persons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#991a3b\">What is Scissor Lift Certification?\ud83d\udcc3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As scissor lift specialists, we offer certificates of conformities for our best-selling TUFF Scissor Lifts. This is an additional \u00a325 service for the certified validation of the trolleys. This validation means that the trolley complies with the essential health and safety requirements. This is perfect for businesses to provide proof that their equipment complies and is more common with larger scissor lifts rather than standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about mobile work platforms and the regulations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/construction\/safetytopics\/mewp.htm\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#991a3b\">A Newbie&#8217;s Guide to using a Scissor Lift\ud83c\udd95<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve not used a scissor lift before, you may be a bit apprehensive, but it is a straight forward design that anyone could operate! Let&#8217;s talk you through each feature of the scissor lift and how to use it best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The platform or table is how products can be lifted. This can be in different materials to suit other industry needs e.g stainless steel worktops for food handling. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The base is the bottom of the structure that rests on the floor. It supports the scissor lift structure which allows the scissor legs to travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissor legs are vertical when lifted changes the height, this can be single or double depending on what height you need to reach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydraulic cylinders allow the table to raise and lower when hydraulic fluid is forced in and out of cylinder for the height to change. This is either done manually with a foot pump or use of an electric motor. To lower the table simply use the hand-operated release control or lower electrically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See how to easily assemble and use your Scissor Lift with our step by step guide below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TUFF Double Scissor Lifts | Handling &amp; Lifting Direct2U\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LAWvSf7iL3M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#991a3b\">Types of Scissor Lifts Tables\u2935\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know all the facts&#8230; which Scissor Lift should you be purchasing? We will outline all the facts so you know which lift table will suit you best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manual vs Motorised<\/strong>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udd27\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff10002_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff10002_1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff10002_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff10002_1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\">MANUAL: PREMIUM HD TUFF SCISSOR LIFT &#8211; 1000KG CAPACITY<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Load Capacity: 1000kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size: L2035 x W750 x H350-1360mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight: 198kg <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certified to EN1570:2011\u2705<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\" style=\"background-color:#991a3b\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/electric-mobile-lift-table-750kg-l1010-x-w520mm-10\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10320068.jpg\" alt=\"ELECTRIC MOBILE LIFT TABLE - 750KG\" class=\"wp-image-3135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10320068.jpg 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10320068-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10320068-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/electric-mobile-lift-table-750kg-l1010-x-w520mm-10\">MOTORISED: ELECTRIC MOBILE LIFT TABLE &#8211; 750KG<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Load Capacity: 750kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size: H950 x L1010 x W520mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximum height: 950mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Operate with push buttons from battery power\ud83d\udd0b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/electric-mobile-lift-table-750kg-l1010-x-w520mm-10\" style=\"background-color:#991a3b\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mobile vs Static<\/strong>\ud83d\udcad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/tuff-double-scissor-lift-350kg-capacity-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff-double-scissor-lift-in-use.jpg\" alt=\"PREMIUM TUFF DOUBLE SCISSOR LIFT - 350KG CAPACITY\" class=\"wp-image-3131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff-double-scissor-lift-in-use.jpg 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff-double-scissor-lift-in-use-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff-double-scissor-lift-in-use-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/tuff-double-scissor-lift-350kg-capacity-0\"><strong>MOBILE<\/strong>: <strong>PREMIUM TUFF DOUBLE SCISSOR LIFT &#8211; 350KG CAPACITY<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Load Capacity: 350kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size: L910 x W500 x H355-1300mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight: 150kg <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See it in action <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lYG1I83IW0E?feature=shared\">here!<\/a>\ud83c\udfa5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/tuff-double-scissor-lift-350kg-capacity-0\" style=\"background-color:#991a3b\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/static-lift-tables\/tuff-static-scissor-lift-table-500kg-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff-static-scissor-lift-table-mid-height.jpg\" alt=\"TUFF STATIC SCISSOR LIFT TABLE - 500KG\" class=\"wp-image-3132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff-static-scissor-lift-table-mid-height.jpg 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff-static-scissor-lift-table-mid-height-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tuff-static-scissor-lift-table-mid-height-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/static-lift-tables\/tuff-static-scissor-lift-table-500kg-0\"><strong>STATIC: TUFF STATIC SCISSOR LIFT TABLE &#8211; 500KG<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Load Capacity: 500kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size: L1350  x W1000mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight: 160kg <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a 3 Year Warranty!\ud83c\udfc5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/static-lift-tables\/tuff-static-scissor-lift-table-500kg-0\" style=\"background-color:#991a3b\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shop with a wide range of load capacities available, whatever the job we&#8217;ve got your sorted!\ud83d\udcaa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/single-manual-scissor-lift\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/200kg_1_.jpg\" alt=\"Single Manual Scissor Lift\" class=\"wp-image-3127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/200kg_1_.jpg 560w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/200kg_1_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/200kg_1_-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/single-manual-scissor-lift\">SINGLE MANUAL SCISSOR LIFT<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is available in a wide range of load capacities from 200-1500kg to suit all working requirements! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also available with fast &amp; free 3 -day delivery!\ud83d\ude9a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/single-manual-scissor-lift\" style=\"background-color:#991a3b\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/double-manual-scissor-lift\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/untitled-1_5_4.jpg\" alt=\"Double Manual Scissor Lift\" class=\"wp-image-3128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/untitled-1_5_4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/untitled-1_5_4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/untitled-1_5_4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/double-manual-scissor-lift\">DOUBLE MANUAL SCISSOR LIFT<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This Scissor Lift is manual available between 150-800kg load capacities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also available with fast &amp; free 3 -day delivery!\ud83d\ude9a   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>                               <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/double-manual-scissor-lift\" style=\"background-color:#991a3b\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/electric-double-scissor-lift\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6_11.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Double Scissor Lift\" class=\"wp-image-3129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6_11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6_11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6_11-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/electric-double-scissor-lift\">ELECTRIC DOUBLE SCISSOR LIFT<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an electric scissor lift and is available with 300, 500 and 800kg load capacities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> It features a 700W dc power pack and can be with you as soon as possible on free 3 &#8211; day delivery!\ud83d\ude9a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/scissor-lift-tables\/mobile-lift-tables\/electric-double-scissor-lift\" style=\"background-color:#991a3b\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#991a3b\">Key things to consider\ud83d\udd11<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When finding the scissor lift right for you, there are a few things to think of to help determine what type of scissor lift you might need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What will I be lifting?<\/strong>&nbsp;What is the maximum weight of products that I need to lift? Is the weight evenly distributed? How high does the product need to be elevated?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is the industry environment?<\/strong>&nbsp;Will food or chemicals be handled? Or is a forklift going to be used to handle the products? Will this need to be manually or motor operated? What is the power available? Will workers use the platform as a mount?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How will you use the scissor lift?<\/strong>&nbsp;How often will the scissor lift be used per day? Does the lift need to be portable to move around your environment?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What safety features will you need?<\/strong>&nbsp;Will you need a toe guard? Does the platform need anti-slip and anti-trip features? Do you need a certificate of conformity?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#991a3b\">Speak to the Specialists\ud83d\udcf2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsure what scissor lift tables you require, or after the very best deal? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/contact\">Contact <\/a>our friendly sales team for all things bulk-buy discounts, certificate of conformities and much more! You can speak to our specialists via Live Chat or call us on 01922 715130. Alternatively, you can request a free no-obligation quote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/request-quote\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to buy scissor lift tables for your workplace but don&#8217;t know where to start? Don&#8217;t worry! This blog will guide you through everything you need to know to confidently buy the scissor lift right for you. What is a Scissor Lift?\ud83d\udcad Scissor Lifts are typically found in construction environments for easy lifting of heavy duty items to a certain height. Scissor lift tables help by eliminating risk of injury for easy work on heavy items, that would otherwise be dangerous to move. 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