How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The scissor jack lift's length is proportional to the support weight of the scissors and the integrity of the steel cross sections over the length. The scissor structures length and weight 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 that is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is pretty much weightless. It definitely will not be able to support at much of a height and could not support much at all.
Determine how high in the air the platform would be raised to calculate or determine the scissor lift length 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 would be necessary to be extended at their full extension in order to reach the required height within the weight support parameters. Finally, you will never want to ascend some employees up on a platform along with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any kind of structure that is unstable as clearly any machinery which is susceptible to tipping will really put individuals in a really dangerous situation.
Each and every 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 horizontal or ground level.