Hydraulic scissor lift using syringes

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The forum discussion focuses on constructing a hydraulic scissor lift using syringes, specifically a piston and cylinder mechanism. For optimal displacement, users recommend utilizing 3cc syringes as actuators paired with a 50cc syringe for pumping. A 50cc actuator can lift over 130 lbs, indicating significant lifting capacity. The design should be contained within a 300 mm cube and is intended to elevate a platform up to 1.2 meters.

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I m making a hydraulic lift using syringes (piston and cylinder mechanism). can anyone suggest the combination of syringes for maximum displacement. will the scissor lift work properly?
 
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Welcome to PF, Sam
You might have to be a bit more specific about your question. For one thing, you haven't mentioned the scale of this thing.
If I were to build one, on a table-top device, I'd go with 3cc units for the activators and a 50cc to pump them up. That's just me, though; I love overkill.
For bigger scale, I don't know. From experience having played with these things, I can say for certain that a 50cc used as an actuator can lift over 130 lbs.. (I know because I was the load.)
 
The assembly should be kept in a cube of 300 mm side (excluding input). it should have to lift a platform up to 1.2 m. Weight doesn't matters for me as its a light weight.
 

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