How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift is proportional to the scissor support weight 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 definitely can not support at much of a height and can not support much at all.
Determine how high in the air the platform will be raised to calculate or determine the length of the scissor lift required to support the weight of both objects and occupants on the platform in relation to the platform's weight.
In order to reach the necessary height within the weight support parameters, the number of cross sections of scissor folding supports sections that would be required to be extended at their full extension. Lastly, you will never want to ascend a few employees up on a platform together with their supplies that is on a platform supported by any kind of structure that is unstable since clearly any type of equipment which is susceptible to tipping will put people in a really dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of each scissor cross-section. This is very important to determining the length and weight of the scissor lift you would require in addition to the overall stability of the machinery. When completely extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the ground or horizontal level.