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 instance 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 would not be able to support at much of a height and will not be able to support much at all.
Determine how high in the air the platform will be raised 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 platform's weight.
To be able to reach the necessary height within the weight support parameters, the number of cross sections of scissor folding supports sections that will be required to be extended at their full extension. Lastly, you will never want to ascend a few workers up on a platform along with their supplies which is on a platform supported by any kind of structure which is not stable as clearly any type of machine which is susceptible to tipping will 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 along with the overall stability of the machinery. When fully extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the ground or horizontal level.