How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift 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 along with the length is corollaries of each other; thus, the former determines the latter for a stable scissor jack. An extreme example of this to show the point would be a 20-foot lift length which is featherweight made from Styrofoam that is practically weightless. It certainly could not support at much of a height and can not support much at all.
Determine how high in the air the platform will be lifted to calculate or determine the scissor lift length required to support the weight of both occupants and objects on the platform in relation to the platform's weight.
In order to reach the necessary height within the weight support parameters, the number of cross sections of scissor folding supports sections which will 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 materials that is on a platform supported by any type of structure that is unstable because obviously any type of machinery which is susceptible to tipping would really put people in a very dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of each and every scissor cross-section. This is very important to determining the weight and length of the scissor lift you would need as well as the overall stability of the machinery. When completely extended, determine the angle between the horizontal or ground level against the scissor arms measured.