How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift is proportional to the support weight of the scissors as well as the integrity of the steel cross sections over the length. The scissor structures weight and length are corollaries, meaning that the former determines the latter for a stable scissor jack. An extreme instance of this to show the point would be a 20-foot lift length which is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is practically weightless. It certainly can not support at much of a height and could not support much at all.
To be able to calculate the length of a scissor lift, determine how high in the air you require to support a platform that will support of the weight of the occupants and objects on the platform as well as the platform's weight.
In order to reach the required height within the weight support parameters, the number of cross sections of scissor folding supports sections which will be necessary to be extended at their full extension. Lastly, you will never want to ascend some employees up on a platform with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any type of structure that is not stable as clearly any type of equipment that is prone to tipping will really put individuals in an extremely dangerous situation.
Every cross section must be weighed to determined the overall length and weight of the scissor lift as well as the overall stability of the equipment. When entirely extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the ground or horizontal level.