How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The scissor jack lift's length is proportional to the scissor support weight 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 show the point will be a 20-foot lift length which is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is practically weightless. It definitely would not be able to support at much of a height and can not support much at all.
Determine how high in the air the platform will be raised to calculate or determine the length of the scissor lift needed to support the weight of both occupants and objects on the platform in relation to the platform's weight.
To be able to reach the required height within the weight support parameters, the number of cross sections of scissor folding supports sections which would be required to be extended at their full extension. Lastly, you would never want to ascend some workers up on a platform along with their supplies that is on a platform supported by any kind of unstable structure because obviously any type of equipment that is prone to tipping will put individuals in a really dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of every scissor cross-section. This is very important 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 scissor arms measured against the horizontal or ground level.