How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift is proportional to the weight of the scissor support 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; therefore, the former determines the latter for scissor jack stability. An extreme instance of this to illustrate the point would be a 20-foot lift length which is featherweight made from Styrofoam that is practically weightless. It certainly will not be able to support at much of a height and can not support a lot at all.
To be able to calculate the length of a scissor lift, determine how high in the air you need to support a platform which will support of the weight of the objects and occupants on the platform along with the weight of the platform.
In order to reach the required height within the weight support parameters, the number of cross sections of scissor folding supports sections that will be necessary to be extended at their full extension. Finally, you will never want to ascend some employees up on a platform along with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any type of structure that is not stable since clearly any kind of machine which is prone to tipping would really put people in a really dangerous situation.
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 machine. When completely extended, determine the angle between the ground or horizontal level against the scissor arms measured.