How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
A scissor jack lift's length 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; therefore, the former determines the latter for scissor jack stability. An extreme example of this to show the point would be a 20-foot lift length which is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is pretty much weightless. It certainly would not be able to support at much of a height and can not 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 occupants and objects on the platform along with the weight of the platform.
The number of cross-sections of scissor folding supports sections which would be required to be extended at their full extension in order to reach the needed height within the weight support parameters. Lastly, you will never want to ascend some employees up on a platform along with their materials that is on a platform supported by any type of structure which is unstable since obviously any kind of equipment which is prone to tipping will put individuals in a very dangerous situation.
Each and every cross section must be weighed to determined the overall length and weight of the scissor lift in addition to the overall stability of the machine. When entirely extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the ground or horizontal level.