How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift is proportional to the scissor support weight along with the integrity of the steel cross sections more than the length. The weight of the scissor structure combined with the length is corollaries of each other; hence, the former determines the latter for scissor jack stability. An extreme example of this to illustrate the point will be a 20-foot lift length that is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is practically weightless. It definitely will not be able to support at much of a height and will not be able to support a lot at all.
In order to calculate the length of a scissor lift, determine how high in the air you require to support a platform that would support of the weight of the objects and occupants on the platform along with the weight of the platform.
The number of cross-sections of scissor folding supports sections that would be necessary to be extended at their full extension to be able to reach the required height within the weight support parameters. Finally, you will never want to ascend a few employees up on a platform along with their materials that is on a platform supported by any kind of structure that is unstable because obviously any equipment which is susceptible to tipping would put individuals in an extremely dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of each scissor cross-section. This is very important to determining the weight and length of the scissor lift you would require in addition to the overall stability of the machine. When completely extended, determine the angle between the horizontal or ground level against the scissor arms measured.