How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
The length of a scissor jack lift is proportional to the scissor support weight as well as 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 example 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 could not support at much of a height and could not support a lot at all.
To be able to calculate the length of a scissor lift, determine how high in the air you have to support a platform which would support of the weight of the objects and occupants on the platform in addition to the platform's weight.
In order to reach the necessary height within the weight support parameters, the number of cross sections of scissor folding supports sections that will be necessary to be extended at their full extension. Lastly, you would never want to ascend a few employees up on a platform with their materials which is on a platform supported by any kind of structure which is not stable because obviously any equipment that is prone to tipping will really put individuals in a really dangerous situation.
Every cross section must be weighed to determined the overall weight and length of the scissor lift in addition to the overall stability of the equipment. When entirely extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the ground or horizontal level.