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; therefore, 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 can not support at much of a height and will not be able to support a lot at all.
Determine how high in the air the platform will be lifted to determine or calculate the length of the scissor lift needed to support the weight of both occupants and objects on the platform in relation to the weight of the platform.
The number of cross-sections of scissor folding supports sections that would be required to be extended at their full extension in order to reach the required height within the weight support parameters. Finally, you would never want to ascend a few workers up on a platform with their supplies that is on a platform supported by any kind of structure that is not stable as clearly any machine which is prone to tipping will put people in an extremely 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 require along with the overall stability of the equipment. When fully extended, determine the angle between the ground or horizontal level against the scissor arms measured.