Calculate scissor lift cylinder force and flow for hydraulic lift tables
Input Parameters
Results
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Cylinder Force
lb
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Cylinder Bore
in
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Cylinder Stroke
in
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Flow Required
gpm
Reference
Scissor lift: max force at lowest position (smallest angle)
Mechanical advantage = 1 / tan(angle)
Cylinder force = Total load × mech advantage / 2
Stroke ≈ 60% of scissor leg length