How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift is proportional to the scissor support weight as well as 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 instance of this to illustrate the point will be a 20-foot lift length which is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is practically weightless. It certainly can not support at much of a height and can not support a lot at all.
Determine how high in the air the platform would be lifted to calculate or determine the length of the scissor lift needed to support the weight of both objects and occupants 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 necessary to be extended at their full extension. Finally, you would never want to ascend some employees up on a platform with their supplies that is on a platform supported by any kind of unstable structure since clearly any kind of machinery that 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 as well as the overall stability of the equipment. When fully extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the horizontal or ground level.