Double Scissors Lift Tables
Product Features
Engineered for Greater Reach and Heavy-Duty Performance
- Capacities from 500 to 10,000 lbs.: Designed to handle a wide range of material handling applications, from light-duty positioning tasks to heavy industrial loads.
- Lift Heights Up to 108 Inches: Achieve exceptional vertical reach for elevated assembly, maintenance, installation, and material positioning operations.
- Cost-Effective High-Lift Solution: Delivers extended lifting heights without the expense of custom-engineered equipment, making it an economical choice for many industrial applications.
- Heavy-Duty Welded Steel Construction: Built with reinforced steel components and structural ribs on larger models to ensure maximum strength, stability, and long-term durability.
- Smooth and Reliable Lifting Performance: Engineered for consistent operation and precise load positioning, helping improve workplace productivity and operator safety.
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Hydraulic Double Scissors Lift Tables
Air Technical Industries (ATI) manufactures double scissor lift tables designed for industrial applications that require greater vertical lifting height, dependable load positioning, and efficient material handling. These lifting systems use two stacked scissor mechanisms to provide extended vertical travel compared to conventional single-scissor lift tables.
Our hydraulic double scissor lift table solutions are designed to support manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, equipment maintenance, and specialized material handling operations. With available lifting capacities ranging from 500 to 10,000 lbs. and raised heights up to 108 inches, ATI offers configurations to accommodate a variety of load sizes and working-height requirements.
Whether you need a standard industrial lifting solution or a custom double scissor lift table for a specialized application, our team can help you evaluate the appropriate capacity, platform dimensions, and lifting configuration.
What Is a Double Scissor Lift Table?
A double scissor lift table is an industrial material handling platform that uses two vertically stacked scissor mechanisms to raise and lower loads. Unlike a single-scissor lift table, which uses one set of crossed lifting arms, a double-scissor configuration provides additional vertical travel within a relatively compact floor footprint.
The lifting mechanism extends as the platform rises, allowing materials, components, or equipment to be positioned at elevated working heights. This makes a double scissor lift particularly useful when the required vertical travel exceeds the practical range of a conventional single-scissor design.
Depending on the model, the lift may be operated through a hydraulic power system that raises and lowers the platform in a controlled manner.
These systems are primarily designed for lifting and positioning materials, not for transporting personnel. Any application involving personnel elevation requires equipment specifically designed and approved for that purpose.
Benefits of a Hydraulic Double Scissor Lift Table
A hydraulic double scissor lift table provides extended lifting capabilities while helping industrial facilities improve material handling efficiency.
Extended Vertical Lifting Height
The stacked scissor arrangement allows the platform to reach greater heights than many single-scissor configurations.
This is especially useful when transferring materials between different elevations, positioning heavy components for assembly, or raising equipment to an elevated production level.
Improved Material Handling Ergonomics
Repetitive bending, reaching, and manual lifting can increase physical strain during industrial operations.
By positioning loads at a suitable working height, an industrial double scissor lift table can help reduce unnecessary manual handling and support more ergonomic workflows.
Controlled Hydraulic Operation
Hydraulic lifting systems provide controlled vertical movement for positioning industrial loads.
When properly selected for the application, hydraulic double-scissor equipment can support repeated lifting operations in manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance environments.
Efficient Use of Floor Space
Facilities often need additional lifting height without installing equipment that occupies a large operating area.
The vertical scissor mechanism helps provide substantial lifting travel within a defined equipment footprint. However, buyers should also consider the required platform dimensions, base dimensions, and surrounding clearance.
Heavy-Duty Industrial Construction
A heavy duty double scissor lift table is designed to support demanding material handling applications involving substantial loads.
Depending on the model and configuration, industrial lift tables may incorporate structural steel platforms, reinforced scissor arms, hydraulic cylinders, and industrial control systems.
The equipment should always be selected according to its rated capacity, intended duty cycle, and actual load conditions.
Double Scissor Lift Table Capacities and Dimensions
Selecting the appropriate lift table requires more than choosing a maximum lifting height. Buyers should evaluate load weight, platform size, vertical travel, and the available installation space.
ATI offers double scissor lift table configurations with rated capacities ranging from 500 to 10,000 lbs. and raised heights up to 108 inches, depending on the model.
Double Scissor Lift Table Capacity
The required double scissor lift table capacity depends on the maximum weight of the materials, components, or equipment being handled.
When evaluating load capacity, consider:
- Maximum load weight: Determine the heaviest load the equipment will handle, including fixtures, pallets, and tooling.
- Load distribution: Identify whether the weight will be evenly distributed or concentrated in a specific area of the platform.
- Load movement: Consider how materials will be placed onto or removed from the platform.
- Operating frequency: Evaluate the number of lifting cycles expected during each shift.
- Application conditions: Account for environmental conditions and any specialized operating requirements.
A lift table should not be selected solely because its nominal capacity matches the load weight. Unusual loading conditions or concentrated loads may require additional engineering review.
Double Scissor Lift Table Dimensions
The correct double scissor lift table dimensions depend on the load footprint, required lifting height and available floor space.
Important dimensions include:
| Specification | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Platform length and width | Determines whether the load can be properly supported |
| Lowered height | Affects loading access and compatibility with existing equipment |
| Raised height | Determines the maximum elevation of the platform |
| Vertical travel | Indicates the distance the platform moves between lowered and raised positions |
| Base dimensions | Helps determine installation space requirements |
| Equipment clearance | Allows room for safe operation and surrounding equipment |
Buyers should distinguish between raised height and vertical travel. Raised height is the platform’s elevation above the floor at its highest position, while vertical travel is the distance between the lowered and raised positions.
For exact specifications, review the available ATI model information or contact our engineering team.
Industrial Applications for Double Scissor Lift Tables
An industrial double scissor lift table can support various operations where materials need to be raised, lowered, or positioned at different working elevations.
Manufacturing and Assembly Operations
Manufacturing facilities use lift tables to position components, assemblies, and production materials at appropriate working heights.
A double-scissor configuration is particularly useful when materials must be transferred between production levels or positioned for elevated assembly operations.
Warehousing and Distribution
Warehouses may use industrial lift tables for pallet handling, packaging, order preparation, and material transfer.
For applications involving greater vertical travel, double scissor lift tables can help position loads between different handling elevations.
Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance departments frequently need to position heavy machine components, motors, tooling, and replacement parts.
A hydraulic lift table can raise these materials to a suitable working elevation, reducing the need for repeated manual repositioning.
Aerospace and Aviation Manufacturing
Aerospace and aviation operations often involve large or sensitive components that require controlled positioning.
Double scissor lift tables can support component handling, assembly preparation, and material positioning where the equipment’s specifications match the application.
Automotive Manufacturing
Automotive manufacturing facilities use lifting equipment for component positioning, assembly operations, and maintenance.
Double-scissor designs can be useful when parts must be raised to elevated production or transfer heights.
Industrial Equipment Installation
During machinery installation, technicians may need to raise heavy components, tools, or equipment into position.
A double scissor lift table can support these material-positioning tasks when the load, required height, and installation conditions are within the equipment’s rated capabilities.
How to Choose the Right Double Scissor Lift Table
Choosing the right lifting equipment requires evaluating both the load and the operating environment.
Before selecting a double scissor lift table, consider the following factors.
1. Determine the Required Load Capacity
Calculate the maximum weight of the materials being handled, including any pallets, fixtures, or attachments.
Consider whether the load will remain centered or may create concentrated or uneven loading conditions.
2. Identify the Required Lifting Height
Determine the minimum and maximum platform elevations required for the operation.
A double-scissor design may be appropriate when a single-scissor lift table cannot provide sufficient vertical travel.
3. Select the Appropriate Platform Size
Measure the load’s length and width to establish the necessary platform dimensions.
The platform should properly support the intended load without unsafe overhang or loading conditions.
4. Evaluate the Operating Duty Cycle
Consider how frequently the lift will be raised and lowered during a typical shift.
High-frequency operations may require specific hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical configurations.
5. Review Installation Requirements
Evaluate the available floor area, overhead clearance, power supply, and access for loading and unloading.
Also consider whether the equipment will be installed in a fixed location or requires a specially engineered arrangement.
6. Consider Customization Requirements
Standard models may not meet every industrial application.
Special platform sizes, operating heights, control arrangements, or other modifications may require a custom-engineered solution.
ATI can help evaluate these requirements and recommend a suitable lifting configuration.
Custom Double Scissor Lift Table Options
Industrial facilities sometimes require lifting equipment with dimensions or operating characteristics that differ from standard models.
A custom double scissor lift table can be engineered around specific material handling requirements, subject to technical feasibility and application review.
Potential customization considerations include:
- Platform length and width
- Rated load capacity
- Required lowered and raised heights
- Hydraulic power and control arrangements
- Operating duty cycle
- Material loading and unloading methods
- Integration with existing manufacturing equipment
- Specialized operating environments
When requesting a custom lift table, provide the maximum load weight, load dimensions, required lifting height, expected operating frequency, and installation details.
This information helps ATI’s engineering team evaluate the appropriate configuration.
Single Scissor vs Double Scissor Lift Tables
Both single and double scissor lift tables are used for industrial material positioning, but their lifting configurations serve different requirements.
| Feature | Single Scissor Lift Table | Double Scissor Lift Table |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting mechanism | One scissor assembly | Two stacked scissor assemblies |
| Vertical travel | Generally shorter | Generally greater |
| Typical applications | Work positioning and material handling | Higher-elevation material positioning |
| Platform dimensions | Model-dependent | Model-dependent |
| Load capacity | Model-dependent | Model-dependent |
| Installation requirements | Based on selected equipment | Based on selected equipment |
A double scissor lift is generally preferred when additional vertical travel is necessary. However, a double-scissor configuration does not automatically provide greater load capacity than a single-scissor design.
The correct choice depends on the required height, load weight, available space, and operating conditions.
Why Choose Air Technical Industries?
Air Technical Industries manufactures industrial lifting and material handling equipment for manufacturing, warehousing, maintenance, and specialized applications.
Our double scissor lift tables are designed to provide dependable material positioning and extended vertical lifting capabilities.
Industrial Lifting Expertise
ATI offers lifting equipment designed for demanding industrial environments, including applications requiring specialized load capacities and working heights.
Multiple Capacity and Configuration Options
With available capacities from 500 to 10,000 lbs. and raised heights up to 108 inches, ATI provides double-scissor lifting solutions for different material handling requirements.
Custom Engineering Capabilities
Our team can evaluate specialized applications requiring custom platform dimensions, lifting heights, or operating configurations.
Application-Focused Support
ATI helps industrial buyers evaluate equipment based on load characteristics, installation requirements and operational needs.
Request a Quote for Double Scissor Lift Tables
Looking for a reliable double scissor lift table for your manufacturing, warehousing, maintenance, or material handling operation?
Air Technical Industries offers standard and custom lifting solutions designed to meet a range of industrial requirements.
Our team can help you evaluate load capacity, platform dimensions, lifting height, and configuration options to identify the appropriate equipment for your facility.
Request a Custom Quote or Contact Air Technical Industries to discuss your lifting application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
1. What is the difference between a single and double scissor lift table?
A single-scissor lift table uses one scissor mechanism, while a double-scissor lift table uses two stacked mechanisms. The double-scissor configuration generally provides greater vertical travel, making it useful for applications requiring higher material positioning.
2. How much weight can a double scissor lift table support?
ATI offers double scissor lift tables with rated capacities ranging from 500 to 10,000 lbs., depending on the model. The appropriate capacity depends on the load weight, distribution, and operating conditions.
3. How high can a double scissor lift table raise a load?
ATI double scissor lift tables are available with raised heights up to 108 inches, depending on the configuration. Buyers should review both the raised height and vertical travel specifications when selecting a model.
4. What dimensions are available for double scissor lift tables?
Platform dimensions, lowered heights, raised heights, and base dimensions vary by model. ATI can help identify an appropriate standard configuration or evaluate custom dimensional requirements.
5. Can a hydraulic double scissor lift table be customized?
Yes. ATI can evaluate custom double scissor lift table requirements involving platform size, load capacity, lifting height, controls, and other application-specific considerations. Available modifications depend on engineering feasibility.
6. Are double scissor lift tables designed to lift personnel?
Standard industrial material-handling lift tables should not be used to lift personnel unless the specific equipment is expressly designed, rated, and approved for that purpose. Personnel elevation requires equipment that meets applicable safety requirements.