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 length and weight are corollaries, meaning that the former determines the latter for scissor jack stability. An extreme instance of this to show the point would be a 20-foot lift length that 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.
In order to calculate scissor lift length, determine how high in the air you need to support a platform which would support of the weight of the objects and occupants on the platform as well as the platform's weight.
The number of cross-sections of scissor folding supports sections that will be required to be extended at their full extension in order to reach the required height within the weight support parameters. Finally, you would never want to ascend some workers up on a platform with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any type of unstable structure as obviously any machinery which is prone to tipping will really put individuals in a very dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of each scissor cross-section. This is vital to determining the length and weight of the scissor lift you would need along with the overall stability of the machine. When entirely extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the horizontal or ground level.