How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift 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 along with the length is corollaries of each other; therefore, the former determines the latter for a stable scissor jack. An extreme instance of this to illustrate the point will be a 20-foot lift length that is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is practically weightless. It definitely would not be able to support at much of a height and would not be able to 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 which will support of the weight of the objects and occupants on the platform as well as the weight of the platform.
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 would never want to ascend a few employees up on a platform with their materials which is on a platform supported by any kind of structure which is not stable since obviously any equipment that is prone to tipping will really put people in an extremely dangerous situation.
Every cross section should 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 ground or horizontal level against the scissor arms measured.