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Double-Span Scissor Stage for Shaolin Temple (Martial Arts Shows)

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Country / Destination: Dengfeng, Henan Province, China
End-User Facility: Shaolin Temple Scenic Area Live-Action Martial Arts Theater
Equipment Model: FZ-DST-5T Customized Double-Span Scissor Lift Performance Stage
Lifting Structural Form: Dual-span, single-tier synchronized scissor linkage layout
Rated Load Capacity: 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) static payload, engineered for high dynamic impact forces
Platform Table Dimensions: $10, 000 mm \times 3, 000 mm$ ( $32.80 ft \times 9.84 ft$ ) ultra-wide performance surface
Lifting Stroke (Travel Height): $2, 000 mm$ ( $6.56 ft$ ) vertical travel
Primary Application: Elevating synchronized martial arts, acrobatics, and high-impact choreography during live tourist spectacles

This newly engineered Scissor Lift Performance Stage utilizing dual-span single-tier scissor linkages has been custom-manufactured by our technical team to elevate live performances at the world-famous Shaolin Temple in Henan, China. During high-intensity Zen Kung Fu live-action shows, dozens of martial artists perform synchronized jumps, high flips, and heavy weapon routines on the stage.

Standard single-scissor lifting tables cannot handle these dynamic loads. A platform of this length requires two heavy scissor mechanisms spaced horizontally to lift the 10-meter deck without any overhanging platform deflection or tilting.

Our team designed a heavy-duty, double-span mechanical scissor array. It provides a rock-solid, vibration-free performance platform, fully compliant with international stage safety standards including DIN EN 17206 safety standards for stage machinery and EN 1570-1 safety requirements for industrial lift platforms.

Challenge & Solution

Challenge

The primary mechanical challenge of designing a martial arts performance stage is withstanding extreme dynamic impact forces. When a group of 80 kg martial artists land simultaneously from a 2-meter jump, they generate a concentrated shock load that is 2.5 to 3 times greater than their static weight. This severe impact can cause standard fixed scissor lift tables to flex, leading to weld fatigue or unstable platform sway.

To prevent structural deformation and ensure the safety of the performers, we engineered several specialized reinforcement features:

Dual-Span Double-Scissor Linkage: We constructed two identical scissor mechanisms spaced 6 meters apart beneath the 10-meter deck. This spreads the load evenly across the entire structure, eliminating cantilever bending and keeping deck deflection below 1/1500th of the platform span.
Heavy-Duty Manganese Steel Scissor Arms: The scissor legs are fabricated from thick $200 \times 100 \times 8 mm$ rectangular structural steel tubes, providing exceptional torsional rigidity. The upper platform frame and base chassis are built from heavy 16# structural channel steel, topped with a solid 6mm checkered steel deck plate covered in non-slip, shock-absorbing rubber matting.
Rigid Pivot Pins and Self-Lubricating Bearings: The rotation joints are fitted with large-diameter $Φ100$ mm solid 45# steel pivot pins and oil-free self-lubricating bearings. This heavy-duty linkage eliminates joint play, ensuring smooth movement with zero mechanical backlash or jerking.

Solution

Because this platform must elevate performers smoothly and uniformly during active theatrical sequences, maintaining perfect horizontal alignment is a critical requirement. We designed an advanced, closed-loop electro-hydraulic synchronization system driven by a low-noise 11 kW pump motor.

The hydraulic lifting movement is powered by four massive $Φ100 mm$ cylinders paired with Japanese NOK seals. A centralized hydraulic synchronization manifold splits the fluid flow with extreme precision, ensuring both scissor units rise and lower at a uniform speed of 2 to 3 meters per minute with zero tilting or vertical offset.

For safety, we installed a comprehensive 1,200mm high protective grid safety fence around the pit boundary with integrated inward-opening gates. The gates are equipped with limit switches; if a gate is opened during a performance, the power is immediately cut to the motor, instantly locking the platform.

The hydraulic cylinders are also fitted with internal explosion-proof safety valves and manual emergency lowering valves to handle sudden power loss safely. The system features a centralized Siemens PLC control cabinet with a wired handheld pendant, complying with European functional safety standard ISO 13849-1.

If your theatrical venue or tourist scenic area requires a customized, high-rigidity Scissor Lift Performance Stage, please contact our engineering team to receive a free, factory-direct design consultation and layout.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Delivered Specification / Value (SJG5-2.0-SYNC)
Model Designation	FZ-DST-5T Customized Scissor Lift Performance Stage
Rated Load Capacity	5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) static payload (Engineered for high dynamic impact loads)
Platform Table Dimensions	$10, 000 mm \times 3, 000 mm$ ( $32.80 ft \times 9.84 ft$ )
Lifting Stroke Height (Travel)	$2, 000 mm$ ( $6.56 ft$ )
Mechanical Structural Form	Dual-span, single-tier synchronized scissor linkage layout
Main Scissor Linkage Tubing	Thick rectangular structural steel J2001008 mm
Platform Frame Material	Heavy-duty 16# structural channel steel
Base Chassis Frame Material	Heavy-duty 16# structural channel steel
Platform Deck Plate Thickness	6 mm (0.24 in) Solid Anti-Slip Steel Plate with rubber matting
Synchronized Lift Cylinders	4 Units, Bore diameter: $Φ100 mm$ with hard-chrome plated rods
Hydraulic Seals & Hose	Japanese NOK seals + $Φ18 mm$ 3-layer steel wire mesh hose
Drive Pump Motor Power	11.0 kW with integrated hydraulic speed flow valve
Lifting Movement Speed	Smooth movement at 2 to 3 meters per minute
Pivot Pin Specifications	$Φ100$ mm solid 45# steel pins with self-lubricating bearings
Electrical Safety Interlocks	Emergency stop circuit, gate-limit power cut, overcurrent protection
Operation Interface Control	Siemens PLC with handheld wired button pendant
Equipment Protective Color	Custom Industrial Safety Blue with Yellow Guardrails

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