How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift 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; hence, the former determines the latter for a stable scissor jack. An extreme instance of this to illustrate the point would be a 20-foot lift length which is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is practically weightless. It certainly will not be able to support at much of a height and could not support a lot at all.
In order to calculate scissor lift length, determine how high in the air you have to support a platform which would support of the weight of the occupants and objects on the platform as well as the platform's weight.
The number of cross-sections of scissor folding supports sections which would be necessary to be extended at their full extension in order to reach the required height within the weight support parameters. Lastly, you will never want to ascend some employees up on a platform together with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any type of unstable structure as obviously any machinery that is prone to tipping will put people in an extremely 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 would need as well as the overall stability of the machinery. When completely extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the horizontal or ground level.