How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The scissor jack lift's length is proportional to the scissor support weight and 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 a stable scissor jack. 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 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 require to support a platform that will support of the weight of the objects and occupants on the platform in addition to the platform's weight.
The number of cross-sections of scissor folding supports sections which will be required to be extended at their full extension in order to reach the needed height within the weight support parameters. Finally, you will never want to ascend a few employees up on a platform with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any kind of structure that is not stable as obviously any type of machinery which is susceptible to tipping will put individuals in a really dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of each and every scissor cross-section. This is very important to determining the length and weight of the scissor lift you would require as well as the overall stability of the machine. When fully extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the ground or horizontal level.