How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift is proportional to the support weight of the scissors and 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 scissor jack stability. An extreme example of this to show the point will be a 20-foot lift length that is featherweight made from Styrofoam that is pretty much weightless. It certainly will not be able to support at much of a height and can not support a lot at all.
To be able to calculate scissor lift length, determine how high in the air you require to support a platform which will support of the weight of the occupants and objects 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 which will be required to be extended at their full extension. Finally, you would never want to ascend a few employees up on a platform with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any type of structure which is not stable as clearly any equipment which is prone to tipping will put individuals in an extremely dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of each scissor cross-section. This is vital to determining the weight and length of the scissor lift you will require along with the overall stability of the machine. When entirely extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the ground or horizontal level.