Scissor lifts are still far from uncommon for the logistics and storage operations industry in the Philippines. Here are several of the most significant benefits of using scissor lifts in the facility for you to consider:
1. Increased Safety
Overexertion and falls are the most common accidents when using ladders to reach heights at the facility. But with a scissor lift, accidents can be reduced. It provides much more stability than a ladder while having guardrails, a large and non-slippery platform for at least 2 people and materials, and secure anchor points to substantially decrease any fall risks. When properly implemented, scissor lifts can reduce the risk of acute injuries associated with heavy lifting like back injuries.
2. Improved Productivity
In palletizing and loading tasks, positioning the work surface at the optimum height for the specific task can reduce cycle times and improve the efficiency of the loading operation. Multiply the reduction in cycle time over many cycles, and across multiple workstations, and you get a strong economic case for scissor lifts.
3. Flexibility
Flexibility is essential in any facility, especially in enabling a lean workflow. Compared to similar equipment, scissor lifts offer a considerable variety, giving facilities this flexibility. Workers can use them to reach heights up to 14m to grab something more comfortably. It’s usable in virtually any circumstance whether you work outdoors or indoors thanks to its non-marking tires.
4. Portability
Designed mobile, scissor lifts stand out among the rest aerial lifts as their exceptional portability. This portability is particularly helpful for facilities with limited budgets. Instead of buying multiple machines, they can purchase one and move it wherever they need to use them and get working immediately.
5. Enhanced Ergonomics
Unlike ladders scissor lifts which provide higher precision can help workers avoid injury or exhaustion, increasing both safety and productivity. These machines improve ergonomics and eliminate bending and lifting and the inherent injuries associated with them.
6. Easier Storage
Space management is a critical part of facilities management. Workplace aisles and difficult-access places are no longer an obstacle. Equipped with a narrow chassis, scissor lifts can easily pass through a standard door. You increase your maneuverability in restricted spaces due to the small turning circle and the exceptionally reduced overall dimensions while folding guard rails. This transformation drastically makes it easier to store. You can then optimize the saved space for other inventory or a new work line.
7. Affordability
Scissor lifts are reasonably affordable whether you purchase or rent them compared to similar aerial lifts like boom lifts. Vertical lifts are typically cheaper, but also provide less functionality. Scissor lifts offer the most advantages for the lowest cost in most use cases. In that sense, scissor lifts are generally an all-around option outside of highly specific needs.
Built to take on your facility challenges
When you consider all these benefits, it’s evident why scissor lifts have become an industry staple. They’re affordable, safe, flexible, easy to store, and can improve operational efficiency. No matter what your operations are – plant maintenance, retooling, changeovers, warehousing, accessing storage at heights or raising loads, inspection, and remodeling, both inside and outside, you can count on scissor lifts to help keep production moving. To make sure you choose the right lifts for your facilities, contact Mayon Machinery to get an effective solution for your logistics and storage operations.