How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
A scissor jack lift's length is proportional to the weight of the scissor support together with the integrity of the steel cross sections more than the length. The weight of the scissor structure combined with the length is corollaries of each other; thus, 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 pretty much 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 would support of the weight of the objects and occupants on the platform in addition to the weight of the platform.
The number of cross-sections of scissor folding supports sections that will be required to be extended at their full extension to be able to reach the needed height within the weight support parameters. Finally, you would never want to ascend some workers up on a platform together with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any kind of structure that is unstable since clearly any equipment that is prone to tipping will put individuals in an extremely dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of each scissor cross-section. This is vital to determining the weight and length of the scissor lift you would need 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.