How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
A scissor jack lift's length is proportional to the weight of the scissor support together with the integrity of the steel cross sections more than the length. The weight of the scissor structure along with the length is corollaries of each other; therefore, the former determines the latter for a stable scissor jack. An extreme example of this to show the point will be a 20-foot lift length which is featherweight made from Styrofoam that is practically weightless. It definitely could not support at much of a height and would not be able to support a lot at all.
Determine how high in the air the platform would be lifted to determine or calculate the length of the scissor lift needed to support the weight of both objects and occupants on the platform in relation to the weight of the platform.
The number of cross-sections of scissor folding supports sections which will be required to be extended at their full extension to be able to reach the needed height within the weight support parameters. Finally, you will never want to ascend some employees up on a platform with their supplies that is on a platform supported by any kind of unstable structure because clearly any machinery that is prone to tipping would put individuals in a very dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of each and every scissor cross-section. This is very important to determining the length and weight of the scissor lift you will require as well as the overall stability of the machinery. When fully extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the horizontal or ground level.