Engineering Guide • 5 min read

How to Calculate the Right Scissor Lift Table Capacity: 2-Ton, 3-Ton, or 5-Ton?

Published on 2026-09-13 by Shunxin Automation Engineering Team

Sizing Hydraulic Lift Tables for Furniture Production

Selecting an undersized lift table leads to hydraulic seal leakage and motor burnout, while oversizing inflates electrical costs.

Weight Calculation Formula

$$\text{Total Stack Weight} = \text{Board Length (m)} \times \text{Width (m)} \times \text{Thickness (m)} \times \text{Density} \times \text{Sheet Count}$$

  • Standard 18mm MDF Stack (60 sheets, 1220×2440mm): Weighs approximately 2,250 kg.
  • Recommended Model: Shunxin SX-HT30 (3-Ton rated capacity) provides the required 1.3x engineering safety factor.

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