In the field of aerial work, safety and flexibility are often the core objectives pursued by every company. Mast scissors, also known as mast lifts (slings and booms), are lightweight aerial work platforms whose compact structure, flexible mobility, and stability have made them indispensable tools in many industries. Today, let's learn about this versatile and flexible tool in aerial work.

I. What is a mast lift?

A mast lift, also known as a mast-type aerial work platform, is a high-altitude work platform that uses a multi-section telescopic mast to raise and lower the work platform. It can be equipped with a single-mast, double-mast, triple-mast, or quadruple-mast aluminum alloy support system, allowing the work platform to be raised and lowered vertically.

Its body is made of high-strength aluminum alloy, and the entire machine weighs 500-2000 kg, more than half the weight of a traditional scissor lift. Its working height ranges from 4 to 18 meters, and the platform's load capacity is 200-500 kg, which is just right for two people to work simultaneously and store tools. It is a cost-effective choice for small to medium-sized aerial work operations.

II. Advantages of Mast Lifts

1. Compact and agile design, allowing for maneuvering through narrow spaces

Whether it's in the gaps between factory equipment, in the aisles of shopping malls, or in the narrow passages of warehouse shelves, where our usual lifting platforms can't get in, mast lifts, with their slender bodies, can move freely and easily, allowing for convenient nearby operations without the hassle of dismantling equipment or moving goods.

2. Safe, stable and reliable

Because the mast structure provides strong torsional and bending rigidity, the platform sways very little after it is raised. It also provides a solid foundation for maintenance equipment, making on-site adjustments convenient during operation and greatly saving time and costs associated with transportation.

3. Flexible to move, saving time and effort in handling

The mast lift features a lightweight design, allowing two people to easily push it. It can be quickly moved between different workstations, is ready to use immediately, and its position can be adjusted at any time on the work site, thus greatly saving transportation time and costs and significantly improving work efficiency.

4. Simple operation, quick to learn

Mast scissor lifts don't have complicated buttons; lifting and moving are both controlled with a single button. No professional training is needed; workers can be easily taught how to operate them. Maintenance is also simple: regular cleaning of the scissor lift hydraulic oil, tires, and mast ensures long-term stable operation.

III. Scenarios for using mast lifts

Mast lifts are in high demand across many sectors. In industrial manufacturing, such as automobile, electronics, and machinery factories, they are indispensable for equipment installation, wiring maintenance, and parts replacement. In logistics and warehousing, for large warehouses and e-commerce logistics centers, mast lifts are ideal for replenishing, inventorying, and storing goods on shelves. A height of 8-15 meters is suitable for standard shelving, allowing the lift to be pushed directly next to the shelves. Workers can stand on the platform to accurately retrieve and place goods, which is much safer and more efficient than climbing stairs.

With its core advantages of being "lightweight, flexible, safe, and cost-effective," mast lifts have become the preferred choice for more and more companies working at heights.