Thanks for the reply 3DDave.
When the ram extends 1mm the table lifts 5mm, so am I understanding this correctly please, 500kg weight on the table x 5 (5mm ÷ 1mm) = 2500kg. The hydraulic pump and ram need to be able to push 2500kg + the weight of the table top and a bit extra?
Many thanks
Stu
Hi all,
I'm hoping someone can help! I have built a Hydraulic scissor lift table for my motorcycles. I need to work out how much weight the hydraulic pump needs to be able to lift.
The table will be lifting up to around 500kg. The scissor arms are 875mm long from the scissor pivot. The hydraulic...