How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The scissor jack lift's length is proportional to the support weight of the scissors as well as the integrity of the steel cross sections over the length. The scissor structures weight and length are corollaries, meaning that the former determines the latter for a stable scissor jack. An extreme instance of this to show the point would be a 20-foot lift length that is featherweight made from Styrofoam that is practically weightless. It certainly could not support at much of a height and could not support much at all.
Determine how high in the air the platform will be lifted to determine or calculate the scissor lift length needed to support the weight of both occupants and objects on the platform in relation to the weight of the platform.
The number of cross-sections of scissor folding supports sections which would be required to be extended at their full extension in order to reach the needed height within the weight support parameters. Lastly, you will never want to ascend a few workers up on a platform with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any kind of unstable structure since clearly any type of machinery which is susceptible to tipping would put individuals in a very dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of every scissor cross-section. This is vital to determining the length and weight of the scissor lift you will require in addition to the overall stability of the machinery. When fully extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the horizontal or ground level.