How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The scissor jack lift's length is proportional to the support weight of the scissors and the integrity of the steel cross sections over the length. The scissor structures length and weight are corollaries, meaning that the former determines the latter for scissor jack stability. An extreme instance of this to illustrate the point would be a 20-foot lift length that is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is practically weightless. It definitely would not be able to support at much of a height and will not be able to support much at all.
In order to calculate scissor lift length, determine how high in the air you require to support a platform that will support of the weight of the objects and occupants on the platform in addition to the platform's weight.
In order to reach the necessary height within the weight support parameters, the number of cross sections of scissor folding supports sections that would be necessary to be extended at their full extension. Lastly, you would never want to ascend a few employees up on a platform with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any kind of unstable structure since clearly any equipment which is prone to tipping would really put individuals in an extremely dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of each and 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 completely extended, determine the angle between the horizontal or ground level against the scissor arms measured.