How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
A scissor jack lift's length is proportional to the scissor support weight together with the integrity of the steel cross sections more than the length. The weight of the scissor structure together 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 that is practically weightless. It certainly will not be able to support at much of a height and will not be able to 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 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 in order to reach the needed height within the weight support parameters. Finally, you will never want to ascend some workers up on a platform with their supplies that is on a platform supported by any type of structure which is not stable since obviously any type of machine that is susceptible to tipping would put individuals in an extremely dangerous situation.
Each cross section should be weighed to determined the overall weight and length of the scissor lift along with the overall stability of the equipment. When completely extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the ground or horizontal level.