How to Calculate Scissor Lift Length
A scissor jack lift's length 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; thus, the former determines the latter for scissor jack stability. An extreme instance of this to show the point will be a 20-foot lift length which is featherweight made from Styrofoam which is pretty much weightless. It definitely will not be able to support at much of a height and will not be able to support much 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 will support of the weight of the objects and occupants on the platform in addition 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 necessary to be extended at their full extension. Lastly, you will never want to ascend a few workers up on a platform together with their materials that is on a platform supported by any type of structure that is not stable because clearly any equipment that is prone to tipping will really put individuals in a very dangerous situation.
Each cross section should be weighed to determined the overall weight and length of the scissor lift as well as the overall stability of the machinery. When entirely extended, determine the angle between the scissor arms measured against the ground or horizontal level.