How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
A scissor jack lift's length is proportional to the scissor support weight together with the integrity of the steel cross sections more than the length. The weight of the scissor structure together 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 a lot at all.
Determine how high in the air the platform would be lifted to determine or calculate the length of the scissor lift needed to support the weight of both occupants and objects on the platform in relation to 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 to be able to reach the needed height within the weight support parameters. Finally, you will never want to ascend a few employees up on a platform together with their materials which is on a platform supported by any type of structure which is not stable since obviously any type of equipment which is prone to tipping will really put people in an extremely dangerous situation.
Each and every cross section should be weighed to determined the overall weight and length of the scissor lift as well as the overall stability of the machinery. When entirely extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the ground or horizontal level.