How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift is proportional to the weight of the scissor support along with the integrity of the steel cross sections more than the length. The weight of the scissor structure combined 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 which is practically weightless. It definitely will not be able to support at much of a height and would not be able to support much at all.
In order 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 objects and occupants on the platform in addition to 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 would be necessary to be extended at their full extension. Lastly, you will never want to ascend some workers up on a platform with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any type of structure which is unstable because obviously any machinery that is susceptible to tipping would put individuals in an extremely dangerous situation.
Determine the weight of each scissor cross-section. This is very important to determining the weight and length of the scissor lift you will require in addition to the overall stability of the machine. When entirely extended, determine the angle between the ground or horizontal level against the scissor arms measured.