Torque required to operate scissor jack
Torque required to operate scissor jack
(OP)
Hi, I would like to know if anyone knows of any calculations as to find the torque required to operate a scissor jack for lifting a vehicle. The purpose of this exercise would be to find the required torque for an electric motor that would be capable of doing the job.





RE: Torque required to operate scissor jack
Norm
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are you sure you're a mechanical engineer? this forum (Eng-Tips) is for working, real engineers.
Nick
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B-Tech Mechanical Engineering
South Africa
RE: Torque required to operate scissor jack
Nick
RE: Torque required to operate scissor jack
That meant they would hold position, but initial calcs vs reality might surprise you.
Performing a test with a torque wrench could be illuminating.
Jay Maechtlen
http://www.laserpubs.com/techcomm
RE: Torque required to operate scissor jack