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; thus, the former determines the latter for scissor jack stability. An extreme example of this to show the point will be a 20-foot lift length that is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is pretty much weightless. It definitely will not be able to 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 determine or calculate the length of the scissor lift required to support the weight of both occupants and objects on the platform in relation to the platform's weight.
To be able to reach the necessary height within the weight support parameters, the number of cross sections of scissor folding supports sections which will be necessary to be extended at their full extension. Lastly, you will never want to ascend a few workers up on a platform with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any kind of unstable structure because clearly any equipment that is prone to tipping would put individuals in an extremely dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of each scissor cross-section. This is vital to determining the length and weight of the scissor lift you will need in addition to the overall stability of the machine. When entirely extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the ground or horizontal level.