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 together with the length is corollaries of each other; hence, the former determines the latter for scissor jack stability. An extreme instance of this to illustrate the point will be a 20-foot lift length that is featherweight made from Styrofoam that is practically weightless. It certainly can not support at much of a height and would not be able to support a lot at all.
To be able to calculate scissor lift length, determine how high in the air you have to support a platform which would support of the weight of the occupants and objects on the platform in addition to the platform's weight.
To be able to reach the required height within the weight support parameters, the number of cross sections of scissor folding supports sections that would be required to be extended at their full extension. Lastly, you will never want to ascend a few employees up on a platform with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any type of structure that is not stable as obviously any kind of equipment that is prone to tipping will put people in a very dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of every scissor cross-section. This is very important to determining the length and weight of the scissor lift you will need along with the overall stability of the machine. When completely extended, determine the angle between the ground or horizontal level against the scissor arms measured.