| Air Motor |
A motor that is powered by a supply of compressed air instead of electricity or fuel combustion. Normally used in hazardous environments where sparks & flames are not permitted. |
| A.N.S.I |
American National Standards Institute - an organization composed of committees whose purpose is to develop equipment safety & operational standards. |
| Ballscrew Mast |
A device that converts rotary motion to linear motion with control and accuracy. |
| Blast Media |
An abrasive material such as sand or metal grit that is propelled by force to profile a surface. |
| Boom |
A cantilever beam which supports the work platform. |
| CAD |
Computer Aided Drafting |
| Clean Room |
A contaminant free environment |
| Ergonomic Positioning |
The movement and positioning of workers in a manner that reduces their exposure to repetitive motion and falls. |
| Festooning |
A horizontally conveyed series of hose loops designed to keep the hoses up and out of the work area. |
| Hazardous Location |
Any location that contains, or has the potential to contain, an explosive or flammable atmosphere. |
| Holding Valve |
Valve that maintains hydraulic or pneumatic pressure to prevent unintended motion in the event of sudden pressure loss. |
| Hydraulic |
Fluid, oil or water, that is put under pressure with the use of a pump. The force from this pressure is transferred into movement by a motor or cylinder. |
| Linear Motion |
Movement along a straight, fixed path such as a ball screw. |
| Multi-Axis |
Able to traverse more than one axis in the Cartesian coordinate system.
X-axis - Horizontal movement along the wall.
Z-axis - Vertical movement up the wall.
Y-axis - Horizontal Extension perpendicular to the wall.
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| Outrigger |
A device that increases the stability of the aerial platform and that are capable of lifting and leveling the aerial platform. |
| OSHA |
Occupational Health & Safety Administration - a government group that establishes & enforces standards to protect & maintain the well-being of workers. |
| Pantograph leg section |
The articulated support mechanism characterized by a single central pivot axis, and commonly referred to as the scissor leg assembly. |
| Personnel Positioning |
Moving workers to their optimal work height as to reduce strain and injury. |
| Platform Reach |
The horizontal distance measured from the center line of rotation to the outer most edge of the product. |
| Pneumatic |
Moved or worked by air pressure, adapted for holding or inflated with compressed air |
| Rotary Motion |
A clockwise or counterclockwise directional movement or action |
| Unintended Motion |
Motion of the aerial platform or platform without activation of any control. |
| Scissors Lift |
A raising/lowering device that is supported or stabilized by one or more pantograph leg sections. |
| SolidWorks |
3D Modeling Software that allows for computer aided drafting. |
Telescoping Mast
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A series of vertical tubes that fit inside of each other which are individually extended to create a mast longer than any one individual tube. |
