2016年4月28日星期四

How to Fit a 4 Post Lift in Your Garage

Is trying to determine the space and height requirements to install a 4 post lift in your home garage causing you some challenges?

The first step to solving your problem is finding a reputable manufacturer that makes a variety of vehicle lifts. Experienced employees will help you find a model that comfortably fits in your garage.

But there are other steps you should take to install a lift that will allow you to safely park an extra car.

Here are the top four questions to address to ensure successful 4 post lift installation:

1.What Measurement Do I Need?

When choosing to install a 4 post lift in your garage, you must you ensure you have the necessary space available.

The typical foot print for a 4 post car storage lift is 103 inches wide by 173 inches long.

To help put the size of the lift in perspective, we design the lift so that the inside of the vertical columns on either side of the runway are 8 feet apart.
This is the typical opening of most garage doors.

In terms of the length, most passenger cars are approximately 16 to 17 feet. 
So, in most cases, if you can fit a car in the garage, you will able to fit the lift in the same space.

Then, the only determining factor will be the minimum height required.

2.How Much Height Do I Need?

The question we get asked most often is “how much height do I need?”

Unfortunately, there isn’t a concrete answer to this question since every customer is a bit different.

But there is an easy way to figure it out for your space and your cars. It’s all math. A simple equation will tell you how high your garage ceiling must be to use and store a 4 post vehicle lift.

Let’s say you want to park a Fox Body Mustang above a ’69 Camaro. Both are about 55 inches tall. The lift itself needs another eight inches of height. Four inches is for the runway thickness. The other four inches is for clearance onto
a safety device.

Here’s the equation you’ll need to follow to see if the car lift will fit in your garage:

Mustang 55” + Camaro 55” + Lift 8” = 118” Minimum height required

As you can see, your garage ceiling must have a minimum height of 118 inches, or 9’.8” feet.

3.What About the Garage Door?

To use garage space to the fullest, you may need a high-lift kit on your existing garage door. Installing these kits involves changing the garage door track to increase vertical rise, while keeping the original door. A spring change may also be needed.

But the most important part of the process is setting up a jackshaft garage door opener.b2ap3_thumbnail_IMG_2120.JPG

Unlike most openers, these ones don’t waste space by hanging from the middle of your ceiling. They’re mounted on the wall in the free area beside your garage door.

Contact a garage door service company. They will likely need to look at the existing hardware to be able to perform an estimate on the conversion.

You’ll instantly notice the extra ceiling height, giving you the space you need for your 4 post lift.

4.What About the Slope of the Garage Floor?

Each garage floor has slope for drainage, starting at about 1/8 feet for each foot of floor.  This can make the approach angle tricky when driving onto some lift designs.

When in doubt, call professionally-trained sales associates. There may be different options for the lift you decide to choose, based on the wheelbase and ride height of your car.

By working with a company that manufactures vehicle lifts for residential garages, you will quickly and easily figure out what the best car lift is for your specific vehicle and space requirements.

Remember, buying a 4 post lift is a cost-effective alternative to expanding your garage. Instead of undergoing an expensive year-long process, you’ll house an
extra car after a safe and quick installation.

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2016年4月27日星期三

The Pros and Cons of Double Scissor Lifts

When purchasing a car lift, the many available options can be confusing. Having the right variety of lifts is vital to productivity in full service facilities. With a double scissor lift, you will find efficiency and productivity. Plus, double scissor car lifts are safer and more reliable than standard scissor lifts.

Pros of Double Scissor Lifts:

• Ideal for tire rotations and brakes: The scissor lift provides flexible access to tires and surrounding areas, especially when lifted to precise ergonomic heights.

• Easy loading and unloading: The parallel approach ramps and synchronized
lifting make driving on, lifting, and releasing a vehicle a smooth procedure.

• Multiple installation options: Our scissor lift can be installed above ground or flush mount, whichever is more convenient for your facility.

• Safe, reliable lifting: Using a double scissor vehicle lift ensures that both sides of the vehicle are lifting at the same speed. Plus, the vehicles are always lifted to the same height for ensured safety.

• Extendable platform: With Challenger Lifts’ double scissor lift, you can
simply flip up the diamond plated approach ramp to extend it. This ensures
reliable lifting even for longer wheelbase vehicles.

Cons of Double Scissor Lifts:

• Restricted underbody access: Although they allow tire and brake maintenance,
scissor lifts can block parts of the vehicle’s underside. For underbody
maintenance, mobile column lifts are ideal.

• Not practical for heavy duty vehicles: For lifting of large, heavy vehicles a more intensive vehicle lift is the safest option. Heavy duty two post lifts can lift trucks and medium duty commercial vehicles.

Still interested in finding the perfect car lift for your shop? Read about the 6 factors to consider when buying a car lift or truck lift.

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2016年4月24日星期日

Four Ways Heavy Duty Car Lifts Will Improve Your Shop

No shop is complete without a reliable heavy duty car lift. These lifts can add variety and increase efficiency to your operations. Read the reasons below to learn more.

Heavy duty lifts are helpful for bringing the following benefits to car repair shops:

1. Improving productivity
Many of our heavy duty lifts can accommodate vehicle sizes ranging from small passenger cars to medium duty fleet operation vehicles. With just one of these adaptable heavy duty lifts, you can do the work of several car lifts. Although a heavy duty lift may be an investment upfront, it ultimately increases the efficiency of the shop and allows for long term savings.

2. Increasing servicing options
Going along with improved productivity, multifunctional heavy duty auto lifts increase the possibilities of service. With this larger range of abilities, you will also be able to serve a larger range of customers. Even with heavy duty lifts that are limited to large axel vehicles, you will have an edge on your competitors that only carry standard auto lifts.






3. Expanding revenue potential
With optimal productivity and more service capabilities, expanded revenue potential is a natural result. Not only will you have more work efficiency and broader services, you will have a reliable and long lasting lift.

4. Ensuring safe repair
With a heavy duty truck lift, you can be sure that any sized vehicle can be safely lifted. Plus, with a variety of lifting capabilities it can be lifted to ensure ergonomic working conditions for your repairmen.

Interested in purchasing a lift for your repair shop? Read the six factors you should consider when buying a car lift to ensure you make the best purchase.

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2016年4月21日星期四

History of Car Lifts & Vehicle Lifts

Imagine that the only method of repairing a car was to slide underneath it or crouch in uncomfortable positions. That scenario should be enough for every car repairman to thank history for the development of car lifts. Naturally, car repair has been necessary as long as vehicles have been on the road. But,  car lifts have not always been around to ease the process. The first method of car lifting was starts with an rudimentary inground car lift and grows into the more advanced lifts we see today.

The Beginning of Car Lifts: The Inground Lift

Inground auto lift

As advanced as inground lifts are now, they originated as nothing more than holes in the ground. To repair the underside of a vehicle, a pit would be dug in the ground that was large enough to fit the mechanic. Then, the vehicle would be driven onto a ramp that suspended the vehicle above the hole.Given that this solution was revolutionary for its time, it was also costly and difficult to install. For many car repairmen even this somewhat simple solution was farfetched. As technology advanced, though above ground lifts became the norm and inground car lifts were left behind.

Technology Advances: The Above Ground Lift

Although they are now used around the world, above-ground lifts were originally developed in Europe. These vehicle lifts are now available in the 2 post lift and 4 post lift variety. Instead of having to stand below the car in a pit, the car could be raised to various heights for mechanic comfort. They were more convenient, safer, and offered a much wider variety of servicing options than the original inground lifts.
Despite all of these advancements, though, the first above ground lifts posed a significant issue challengerfor American cars. This issue is simple—size. As is still true today, European cars tend to be of a much smaller, compact design. On the other hand, American vehicles are known for their large size and heavy duty construction. For 2 post car lifts and 4 post car lifts to spread around the world, more developments needed to be made.

Final Developments: The American Lift

As stated above, the main difference between the European car lift and American car lift is the size. The American version of this vehicle lift adapted the European technology to accommodate larger vehicles and provide more repair angles. Another American advancement in car lifts was the mobile lift, which truly allowed vehicle lifts to accommodate any repair needs. These changes helped vehicle lift use to proliferate around the world.

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2016年4月17日星期日

How Do Hydraulic Car Lifts Work?

On the surface, a child’s toy water gun and the hydraulic car lift you have in
your service bay may not seem to have much in common. But, what if we told you
that they operate using the same basic principle: Transmitting force via an
incompressible fluid.

The working mechanics of the water gun seem simple enough. When you pull the
trigger, you are exerting force against all the water within the tube. And this
force is what sends the water shooting out the nozzle. But, something else
happens when you pull the trigger. The initial force used to pull the trigger is
multiplied in the process — which is why the water ends up shooting out of the
gun with a much higher force than you used to pull the trigger.
Your Hydraulic Car Lift Works Just Like That Toy Water Gun

Just like the water gun, the hydraulic car lift works because force applied at
one end is transmitted, via hydraulic fluid, to another point in the system. The
beauty of the system lies in the fact that the force is multiplied as the fluid
travels from the first endpoint to the other endpoint. This is why a small
amount of pressure can end up lifting a tremendous amount of weight.
Trading Force for Distance

Most hydraulic car lifts rely on a multiple piston system. The first piston is
used to apply the force and the last piston is used to lift the car. However,
the distance between that first piston and that last piston plays a major role
in the amount of weight the lift can handle. Just like a traditional mechanical
lever, the greater the distance between the two endpoints, the more weight it
can lift.

The cool thing about the hydraulic system it that adding (or decreasing) force
is often as simple as changing the size of the first piston in relation to the
last piston. For example, using a mechanical principle commonly referred to as
“Trading Force for Distance,” a narrow cylinder can be connected to a wider
cylinder via the hydraulic lines. When the oil is compressed into the wider
cylinder, the distance the force needs to travel is reduced, but it still gets
multiplied in the process.
Why Does an Air Bubble Cause Trouble In a Hydraulic Lift?

The oil, or (in the example of the toy gun) the water, used in a hydraulic
system is what is known as an incompressible fluid. That basically means the
fluid’s density remains consistent regardless of how much pressure is applied.

Air, on the other hand, compresses easily and does not distribute force evenly.
(Think about what happens when you squeeze a balloon) Because of this, when a
hydraulic system gets an air bubble in the line, the whole system will become
corrupted. Instead of the force being evenly distributed across the oil, the air
bubble winds up absorbing the majority of the force. The result is that the
second piston barely moves, and the car lift struggles to get off the ground.

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2016年4月13日星期三

Double Scissor Lift Buying Guide

Deciding Which Double Scissor Lift is Best for You?

Double Scissor

For high lifting heights in a small footprint, few options are better than
Double Scissor Lifts. Double Scissor Lifts are a great choice for quick lube
stations, car dealerships, automotive workshops and tire shops with efficiency
and productivity in mind. There are a few factors to take into consideration as
you work towards your decision, for instance: above ground or flush mount?

Trying to determine the best Double Scissor Lift for your needs shouldn’t be a
hassle. Here are a few things to take into consideration as you work towards
your decision. By the way, we’re going to assume you’ve already decided on a
scissor lift versus other options such as a two or four post automotive lift. If
that’s not the case, check out this blog post on the topic.

Ease of Access

Make sure the width between the platforms is suitable for what you think your
end use will be. One of the main benefits of Double Scissor Lifts is access to
the center between the raised platforms allowing the technician the ability to
work on all underside components. Additionally, Double Scissor Lifts typically
provide just enough distance between the platforms to allow the operator room to
roll a transmission jack under the vehicle.
Speed of Rise

Double Scissor Lifts are popular when a quick turnaround is needed because of
their simplicity to load a vehicle onto the platforms. While simplicity of
loading is certainly an important consideration, speed of rise is just as
essential. The best Double Scissor Lifts will provide lifting and lowering times
less than 50 seconds.
Above Ground vs. Flush Mount

    Above Ground: The biggest benefit to Above Ground lifts is saving the time
and resources necessary to dig a hole for the mount. Additionally, there may be
a level of portability gained from Above Ground Double Scissor Lifts since they
’re easier to move from shop to shop.

    Flush Mount: Flush Mount Double Scissor Lift installation requires more time
and money mainly because the need to dig a hole about 10 inches deep so the
platform is level with the shop floor. You can expect the cost of this
excavation to range anywhere from $1,000-$5,000 depending on your location and
whether or not you do the work yourself.

If you are going for that “clean floor look” for your shop, the Flush Mount
Double Scissor Lifts accomplish this with that added benefit of more open floor
space. Flush mounted installations are a great choice for service facilities
that need to increase the number of car lifts per garage service area square
foot.

Choosing the right double scissor lift for your shop is a big decision with many
factors to take into consideration. You have to balance your needs, budget and
available space – among other things. Take these things into account when
making your decision to make the right choice for your needs.

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2016年4月11日星期一

Eleven Car Lift Safety Tips

Protect yourself. Post these vehicle lift safety rules.

Practicing safe habits when it comes to lifting vehicles is crucial – for personal safety, the success of your business and the car supported in mid-air.

The Automotive Lift Institute is an independent certified organization providing safety and testing for the auto lift industry in the U.S. and North America, and they released a list of 11 car lift safety tips.
As a professional automotive lift manufacturer and wholesaler, we recommend posting them in your shop visible to all lift operators.

11 Car Lift Safety Tips to Remember:

    Inspect your vehicle lift daily. Never operate a malfunctioning, broken or damaged lift. Repairs should be made with original equipment parts.

    Operating controls are designed to close when released. Don’t prop them open or override them.

    Know the weight limit, and never overload your lift. Manufacturer’s rated capacity is typically displayed on the nameplate.

    Only trained and authorized personnel should position vehicles or operate the automotive lift.

    Never raise a vehicle with anyone inside it. Non-operators should not be in the lift area during operation.

    Always keep lift area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash and other debris.

    Before driving vehicle into position, move arms and supports to provide unobstructed clearance.

    Load vehicle on lift carefully. Position lift supports to contact at the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lifting points. Raise lift until supports contact vehicle. Ensure the lift supports make full contact with vehicle then raise lift to desired working height. CAUTION: If you are working under vehicle, lift should be raised high enough for locking device to be engaged. Never work under a vehicle without engaging the locking device.

    In some cases, the removal (or installation) of components may cause a major shift in the vehicle’s center of gravity and result in instability. Make sure to reference the manufacturer’s service manual for recommended procedures when vehicle components are removed (or added).

    Before lowering the vehicle lift, be sure tool trays, stands, etc. are removed from under the vehicle. Remember to release locking devices before attempting to lower lift.

    Finally, prior to removing vehicle from lift, situate lift and support to provide unobstructed exit.

Adhering to these 11 car lift safety tips is a simple process that pays huge dividends. If you’re interested in learning more about automotive lifts, check out our posts.

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2016年4月7日星期四

How to Choose Between a 2 Post Lift and 4 Post Lift

What should you consider before buying a car lift? It must meet your budget and
expectations – and fit in your garage – of course. Most importantly, it should
be from a high-quality manufacturer.

But whether you’re a car enthusiast or just looking to maximize garage space,
you need to start your search with one important question: “Do I need a 2 post
lift or a 4 post lift?”

When You Should Choose a 2 Post Lift

If you want to repair or tinker with the underside of your car, choose a 2 post
lift. An arm attached to each post lifts the centre of the vehicle, giving you
the access you need to comfortably work on your vehicle’s vital areas. The
motor, wheels, and suspension are easily accessible.

2 post lifts are surprisingly versatile. The PL-3.5-2W has a lifting height of
70.9 inches, making it perfect for small cars and most residential garages. You
can use the PL-5.0-2ET for SUVs and trucks, as it carries up to 5,000kg.

When You Should Choose a 4 Post Lift

4 post lifts are built for storage. They carry and stabilize all four wheels,
which lets you safely park one car on top of another. Just drive onto the lift,
raise it with the touch of a button, and park another car underneath. It doesn’
t get much easier than that.

Don’t worry – space isn’t an issue. Our popular PL-F35, for example, takes up
just 20.9" width.

Regardless of your choice, 4 post lifts easily and safely store your summer car
during offseason driving periods. You’ll use your garage space to the fullest.
Which Lift Is Best for You?

The decision generally comes down to price and purpose.

In terms of purpose, you have to decide if you’re more interested in storing or
repairing your vehicle.

If you want to regularly service your car, a 2 post lift is the right choice.

Although you could also use a 2 post lift to store your cars, it will unload
your vehicle’s suspension because it doesn’t support the wheels. What’s more,
it can take a few tries to spot your vehicle on a 2 post lift.

If you want a lift for reliable storage, a 4 post lift is the right choice and
can still be used for service.

If you’re struggling to decide, visit a garage lift expert. See the products
that interest you and ask questions. This way, you’ll find a lift that
perfectly meets your needs.

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2016年4月5日星期二

The Perfect 2 Post Lift for "In Close" Repairs

A big challenge when doing repair work on a lift mounted vehicle is that it can be hard to get in close access to some areas of the vehicle.

Our PL-5.0-2ET 5,000 kg 2 Post Lift eliminates this problem. This lift is designed witha clear floor so there is no interference from the columns or the unit’s base when performing in close repairs.

This 2 post lift has a 5000 kg capacity so it easily handles most cars, light trucks and SUV’s.

The unit is 141.9" high and 134.9" wide. The maximum lifting height is 72.8". It comes with a limited one year warranty.

The PL-5.0-2ET two post lift also comes with dust cover, emergency limit switch.

Some of the key features of the PL-5.0-2ET are:

. Electrical release, just press “up down and lock” button to operate.
. Low voltage control system matches CE standard.
. Electrically controlled mechanical safety device, adopt electromagnetic release
more safe and reliable.
. Equipped dust cover enhance the lifetime of steel rope and chain.
. Equipped emergency limit switch to ensure the lifting height safely, prevent
damaging vehicle roof.
. Adopt with two steel cable in synchronous connection, forced both two slides
move synchronously, and effectively. Prevent the vehicle from tilting.
. Minimum pick up pad height is 110 mm, easily accommodates low profile cars
and SUVs.
. Aluminum motor and car door protection are standard.
. Reliable cylinder, chrome-plating honed tube and piston rod, and Italian seals
on hydraulic crams,in each column provides long service life.
. Passed 115% dynamic test and 150% static test.

If you are looking for a 2 Post lift that won’t get in the way of your repair or restoration work, the PL-5.0-2ET is the ideal choice.

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