How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift is proportional to the weight of the scissor support together with the integrity of the steel cross sections more than the length. The scissor structure's weight together 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 show the point would be a 20-foot lift length that is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is practically weightless. It certainly would not be able to support at much of a height and could not support a lot at all.
Determine how high in the air the platform will be lifted to determine or calculate the scissor lift length needed to support the weight of both objects and occupants on the platform in relation to the weight of the platform.
The number of cross-sections of scissor folding supports sections that would be required to be extended at their full extension to be able to reach the required height within the weight support parameters. Finally, you would never want to ascend a few employees up on a platform with their supplies that is on a platform supported by any type of unstable structure since clearly any machine that is susceptible to tipping will really put individuals in an extremely dangerous situation.
Every cross section must be weighed to determined the overall weight and length of the scissor lift in addition to the overall stability of the machine. When fully extended, determine the angle between the ground or horizontal level against the scissor arms measured.