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