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Held every year, the 52nd Annual Mid-America Trucking Show was set for March 21-23, 2024, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, USA. And guess who was one of its participants this year? Stan Design Inc.!

Yep! The gang went to the annual forum for the trucking industry, MATS 2024, to witness the latest technologies and innovation in equipment, product and services, plus to receive extensive industry-targeted education.

So, what did we do there? Well, as a jack design and manufacturing company in Canada, our aim is to equip you with premium and cutting-edge technology jacks and bridges. And the safety, durability, and reliability of our wide range of products and services is exactly what we showcased at MATS 2024.

Our 25+ years of experience as compact lifting solution providers can pick up everything from a small car to a 15-ton armored military vehicle, meeting the needs of any auto business. In fact, we bumped into @lostrucksavers, a leading voice in the trucking and repairing business, and he was instantly convinced by our genius! Humble Brag!

Do check out our hydraulic powered effortless lifting tech Scorpion TJ12SL! Or the smooth lifting offered by the gift of air bags- Scorpion PJ15. Perhaps the convenient pull handles of the StanJack J6000H might interest you. Whatever your lifting needs, satiate them without the requirements of jack stands, and the assurance of high-grade steel only at Stan Design.

Enjoy the photos from our interactions and hit that message button to get in touch with us any time you want!

Auto floor jacks are tools or devices that are a must for commercial, military, as well as modern personal garages. As they come in handy for quick inspections of automobiles and their parts, their uses and benefits cannot be overstated.

Used mainly for the purpose of lifting, suspending, and lowering heavy loads like vehicles (even of the military grade) for service, repairs, and maintenance, auto floor jacks are a convenient and safe solution for workshop mechanics and professionals as well as individual do it yourself (DIY) enthusiasts.

These jacks have applications in a wide range of industries, apart from the automotive market, some of which are- aircraft, bridges, cable tensioning, house moving and mobile homes, construction, general industrial, laboratory, locomotive, marine, railroad, shipbuilding, shoring and stabilizing, tractors and trailers.

Auto Floor Jack- Mechanism of Operation

Auto floor jacks can operate using a variety of mechanisms, meaning that their parts can be made to work using various principles of scientific engineering and technology, like mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, air bags or air motors, hybrid, etc.

Of them, the hydraulic system of working, based on Pascal’s law (also known as Pascal’s principle, or the principle of transmission of fluid-pressure), is the most commonly used. From helping lift heavy duty military grade trucks to smaller and lighter family cars, hydraulic floor jacks come into use for any maintenance purpose.

To understand the benefits of hydraulic auto floor jacks, let us understand how hydraulics in jacks work. Where conventional floor jacks wear out easily, these jacks lift high and heavy with ease, safety and speed.

What are Hydraulic Floor Jacks?

Its components work in accordance with Pascal’s law to produce applications in a range of fields beyond the automotive industry, as discussed above. But for the sake of this blog, we will only explore its mechanism in lifting heavy trucks and buses off the ground for repairs and maintenance.

Hydraulic floor jacks are mechanical devices used to lift heavy loads and forces like trucks, sports utility vehicles, or other types of cars, among other heavyweight items.

The anatomy of any hydraulic floor jack can be broken down into these main parts, namely:

• Reservoir or buffer tank
• Pump with piston or plunger
• Pump lever or handle
• Check valve
• Main cylinder or ram
• Release valve
• Handle

The reservoir or buffer tank is the physical compartment of the floor jack which holds the hydraulic fluid or pump oil. When the handle or lever of the pump with piston or plunger is mechanically lowered or raised, it builds up pressure in the adjoining compartment, i.e., the reservoir or buffer tank containing the hydraulic fluid or pump’s oil.

This applied pressure is transferred from the pump through a check valve and into the main cylinder or the ram, which extends out of the hydraulic floor jack body creating the required lifting force and lifting the load.

How to Choose Hydraulic Floor Jacks?

While choosing hydraulic floor jacks, there are just a few specifications that you need to keep in mind.

Check the features like build or material- whether heavy like steel or portable like aluminum- size and weight or load capacity, lift range, price and quality, safety offerings like locking mechanisms, and finally the brand reputation and user reviews of the product and client testimonials of the business or brand.

Benefits of Using Auto Floor Jacks in 2024

Size, Weight and Portability– Most floor jacks are designed to occupy less space, and are therefore lighter than other jacks, making them portable enough to be carried around.

Hydraulic Power Does Not Jam– Since these jacks use hydraulic power to work, they are less likely to jam due to rust in the screw thread as unlike mechanical jacks which work by using them.

Weight Capacity– As hydraulics generate greater lifting force, these floor jacks can lift heavier loads compared to other jacks.

Lift Range– This increased lifting force allows them to lift loads to greater heights, giving them a higher lift range.

Simple to Use– It is easier to use as its working mechanism is simple, making it a convenient choice for a range of clientele, especially do it yourself-ers (DIY-ers). Some can even lift heavy-duty trucks in seconds with the push of just one button.

Effective with Heavy Loads– Loads are lifted with minimum effort as hydraulic mechanisms make it easier to lift heavy and high using fluid mechanics.

Durability and Reliability– Because of hydraulic jacks’ fewer moving parts, and high-quality and the finest grade build materials like steel, it can stand the corrosion, rust, oxidation, deterioration, and wear and tear of lifting for decades to come.

Low Profile– These jacks have an extended and elevated reach while offering sustained and stable lift and minimal upkeep needs.

Safety– The built-in three-stage safety locks in some auto floor jacks engage automatically at different heights, lifting the entire front or rear of your vehicles without any danger, eliminating the need for additional stands or chocks.

Maneuverability– Some auto jacks come with four full floating casters that guarantee ease and impressive mobility, while making them highly adjustable.

Versatility and Flexibility– Some hydraulic floor jacks fit virtually any pit or ramp application due to their compact design (only 7.5-8.25” collapsed height).

Attractiveness– Most of these floor jacks have a high gloss powder coat paint and zinc plated components and accessories that enhance their appearance and functionality.

5 Best Floor Jacks for Sale that Use Hydraulic Mechanism of Operation

1. Scorpion TJ12S

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15.75”

2. Scorpion TJ12SL

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 7.5’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15”

3. Scorpion TJ14

• Capacity- 28,000 lbs./14 Tons
• Only 8.25” Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 20”

4. Scorpion TJ12E

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15.75”

2 Extendable Arms

• 5. Scorpion MJ25
• Capacity- 25,000 lbs./12.5 Tons
• Lifts Over 36”

Extendable Beam with Stackable Adapters Designed for All Military Vehicle Applications

What are Floor Jacks?

Floor jacks are hydraulic or mechanical jacks that are used to lift heavy loads like vehicles for maintenance and repair purposes. From lifting to suspending them at heights permissible for performing those services to then lowering them securely afterwards, these jacks do it all.

Factors Affecting the Performance of Floor Jacks

Whether they use the hydraulic- fluid mechanics- or mechanical- manual operation- mechanisms of operations goes a long way to determine not only the types of loads they can lift but also the convenience they offer the professional or do it yourself (DIY) enthusiast.

Depending on their size and material used to build them- like steel or aluminum- their weight capacity- that is, their ability to lift heavy loads of different weights- varies. Steel jacks are generally of a sturdier build than aluminum jacks, making them bigger or heavier in size than them.

This size difference obviously affects the portability of these aluminum and steel jacks, making them more suitable for one activity or the other. For example, floor jack with stands that are portable mostly have casters or roller bearing wheels making them easy to roll under vehicle chassis or undercarriages.

This ease of maneuverability may not be available for bigger jacks that are perhaps employed in service pits of commercial garages and workshops and are used to lift greater loads like bigger cars such as sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and heavy-duty trucks.

Different Mechanisms of Operations of Floor Jacks- Hydraulic Vs Mechanical

To understand how a mechanical jack works, it is first important to learn about its main components, which include:

• Screw or worm gear
• Handle
• Lifting arm or pad
• Support or stabilizing legs

The mechanism of operation or function of a mechanical jack is relatively easy and straightforward to understand. It relies on the principle of mechanical advantage. For the uninitiated, mechanical advantage simply means a denotation of a measured force.

In the working of a mechanical jack, the mechanical advantage is based on the principle of the screw. The pitch of the screw determines it. An increased pitch gives a greater mechanical advantage, which results in the easier lifting of heavier loads. Whereas a decreased pitch does the vice versa.

Like mechanical jacks, these hydraulic jacks also have a rather simple mechanism of function or operation. Its components can broadly be listed as:

• Hydraulic oil
• Reservoir or oil tank
• Control valve
• Hydraulic pump
• Lifting arm or pad
• Piston

The reservoir or oil tank holds the hydraulic liquid or oil. The control valve stays in a closed position when the jack is not in use to prevent the accidental flow of oil. The hydraulic pump activates the force or pressure necessary to move the oil that helps in lifting the load.

Step to Using Floor Jack with Stands

Floor jacks with stands are an easy solution for all your automobile lifting and servicing needs. Simply knowing the basics can do the right thing. So, here is us sharing the tricks of the trade with you. Gear up!

1. Position the jack under your vehicle, regardless of its size, but in consonance with your vehicle’s ground clearance.
2. Ensure that the lifting pad situated on the face of floor jack is in contact with the lift point on the underside of the vehicle.
3. Manually lift the car by operating the jack handles, suspending it with the help of jack stands, and then performing your repairs.

Now, hold up here and think! In today’s age of technology and precision, do you still need to lift heavy cars manually and rely on cumbersome jack stands?

Do you need Jack Stands?

 

Jack stands basically act as support systems for your cars when they are being suspended after being lifted for installations, services, maintenance, or repairs. Traditionally, they have provided great and reliable results as resources for professional workshops and commercial garages.

But their only drawback is that they are cumbersome and do not necessarily provide the best safety net for lifted cars. This occurs mostly due to external factors like investing in cheap options for saving money or investing in lower weight capacities than vehicles that are being lifted.

Stan Design Inc. identified this rampant issue within the car servicing community and decided to actually do something about it. That is why they came up with a range of floor jack with stands that are versatile enough to work with or without jack stands.

Introducing Stan Design Inc. Scorpion Floor Jacks that Work Without Stands

After researching automotive businesses and lifting jacks for years our designers have crafted the most ingenious lifting solution for maximum efficiency. Our Scorpion Jacks are built with the finest quality materials, to be durable, safe, and reliable in all seasons, making them the best jack for sale in North America.

• Operate With One Button- Lift A Truck in Seconds with The Push of a Button
• Three Stage Locking Mechanism- Ensures Safety While Eliminating the Need for Vehicle Stands
• Air/Hydraulic Design- Effortless Lifting Without the Need of Hand Pumping
• Built To Last- Designed with The Highest-Grade Materials to Be Durable and Robust
• Extreme Ease and Maneuverability- Four Full Floating Casters for Impressive Mobility
• Low Profile High Adjustability- Small Footprint Floor Jack to Reduce Floor Space

These innovative jacks have revolutionized the floor jack market. In that, they have changed the system of requiring jack stands to suspend lifted cars on. By offering the three-stage locking mechanism, they not only eliminate the need for jack stands but also ensure that the cars are suspended safely.

Stan Design Inc. Scorpion (Stand-less) Jack Models to Choose From

 

1. Scorpion TJ12S

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15.75”

2. Scorpion TJ12SL

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 7.5’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15”

3. Scorpion TJ14

• Capacity- 28,000 lbs./14 Tons
• Only 8.25” Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 20”

4. Scorpion TJ12E

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15.75”
• 2 Extendable Arms

5. Scorpion MJ25

• Capacity- 25,000 lbs./12.5 Tons
• Lifts Over 36”
• Extendable Beam with Stackable Adapters Designed for All Military Vehicle Applications

The typical morning of a commercial garage or workshop worker or automotive mechanic is anything but routine. You would know what I am referring to if you have even the remotest experience working with or for one in any faintest capacity.

From an early head start to the day- as we all know auto repair shops are mostly up and running by early mornings- to a never predictable 8-hour work shift, auto repair shop workers have a lot to deal with.

For customers, it might be easy to think that they just perform regular and routine checks and maintenance of cars, but the reality involves a whole lot more!

A standard workday checklist for any workshop mechanic includes the following:

• Diagnose a Cheque Engine light
• Oil change
• Replacing fluids
• Lubricating parts
• Rotate tires
• Perform miles service
• Conduct a state inspection
• Replace headlight/taillight bulbs
• Plug a flat tire
• Replace transmission
• Overhaul an engine
• Inspect vehicle engine
• Inspect mechanical/electrical components
• Inspect vehicle computer systems
• Fix suspension
• Update logs on work completed and noted issues
• Cleanup
• Close the shop

With such compelling tasks at hand and often a tight deadline to finish and deliver them, understandably as they deal with most people’s primary mode of transportation, it is imperative that they have access to the necessary tools and devices to get the tasks done with ease and safety.

One such tool is the auto jack- be it floor jacks, pit jacks, scissor jacks or any other jack. Today, we will be discussing pit jacks and where to find them for your auto repair shop in detail. Our primary focus would be on rolling pit jacks, and we would touch upon some variants of it like the fast lube rolling pit jacks and hydraulic pit jacks.

So, let us get started.

 

What are Rolling Pit Jacks?

 

Rolling pit jacks are the cornerstone of any mechanic’s arsenal of tools for servicing cars. They are primarily used to lift heavy duty vehicles like sports utility vehicles (SUVs) or trucks and even regular sized cars for preventative service and regular maintenance as well as repairs, etc.

Apart from fulfilling lifting needs, good quality rolling pit jacks ensure the stable and safe suspension of these heavy loads for the repair work to be carried out. After all is done,

They come in a variety of mechanisms of operation- namely, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, air bags or air motors, hybrid, etc.- and have applications in a large range of industries, apart from the automotive market, some of which are-

• Aircraft
• Bridges
• Cable tensioning
• House moving
• Construction
• General industrial
• Laboratory
• Locomotive
• Marine
• Mobile home
• Railroad
• Shipbuilding
• Shoring & stabilizing
• Tractors & trailers

The fast lube rolling pit jacks allow you to offer easy tire rotation and tire service to your customers, enabling you to make at least $24,000 per year, according to industry statistics.

Hydraulic pit jacks, on the other hand, lift and suspend the load by force and pressure activated in the jack’s body, using Pascal’s principle of hydraulic fluid energy generation.

 

Where to Find Rolling Pit Jacks: Stan Design Inc. Scorpion Pit Jacks

 

First, a brief introduction. We are a new-age company rooted in the old ways of dutiful service towards our customers, combined with 20 new years of innovation, quality, and performance. We offer a range of jacks to our customers, depending on their span of needs.

Be it single order, bulk order, or custom orders, if you reach out to us, we note down your specific demands in detail and discuss any custom design details you would like us to include in the product to make sure you are happy with the plan.

Based on that plan, we give you a free quote for the transaction, after which you receive your high-quality products and start using them for your auto repair shops right away.

Here is the list of reasons why our rolling pit jacks stand out from the competition.

Versatility: Our rolling pit jacks fit virtually any pit or ramp application due to their compact design (only 31”-34” wide) and expandability (up to 42”-46” wide).

Durability: Made with high-grade steel and the finest quality components, our rolling pit jacks resist corrosion, rust, oxidation, and deterioration.

Power: Our Scorpion Pit Jacks have heavy-duty hydraulics or air motors that offer powerful and smooth lifting without any hand pumping required.

Safety: The built-in safety locks in the rolling pit jacks engage automatically at different heights, eliminating the need for additional stands or chocks.

Flexibility: Our rolling pit jacks have telescoping arms and stackable adapters that can lift across the axle or on the frame, depending on the vehicle size and shape.

Ease: Each jack comes fitted with special roller bearing wheels and convenient pull handles that allow for effortless rolling and maneuvering, and easy positioning under the vehicle.

Attractiveness: The jacks have a high gloss powder coat paint and zinc plated components and accessories that enhance their appearance and functionality.

 

Our Rolling Pit Jack Models You May Choose From

 

Scorpion PJ15

• Capacity – 15,000 lbs.
• Dual Hydraulics Arms
• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”
• Size – 34” Wide
• Expandable Size – 42” Wide

Scorpion PJ25

• Capacity – 25,000 lbs.
• Dual Hydraulics Arms
• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”
• Size – 34” Wide
• Expandable Size – 42” Wide

Scorpion P12S

• Capacity – 12,000 lbs.
• Dual Hydraulics Arms
• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”
• Size – 31” Wide
• Expandable Size – 46” Wide

Scorpion PJ15S

• Capacity – 25,000 lbs.
• Dual Hydraulics Arms
• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”
• Size – 31” Wide
• Expandable Size – 46” Wide

Scorpion PJ25S

• Capacity – 25,000 lbs.
• Dual Hydraulics Arms
• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”
• Size – 32” Wide
• Expandable Size – 46” Wide

Scorpion Installed Tire Service Lift

• Installed Version of TJ12
• Designed to lift vehicle across axle
• Capacity – 25,000 lbs.
• Dual Hydraulic Arms
• Built-in safety lock
• Extended Lifting Height – over 20”
• Incredible value for money
• Available Models
• TJ12AG – Above Ground
• TJ12SG – Semi-in-Ground
• TJ12IG – In-Ground
• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”
• New Products to the Scorpion Pit Jacks
• PJ20A
• PJ20FE

Choosing the best floor jacks for trucks is not an easy task! For two main reasons:

1. The choice involves judicious consideration for safety of property: the heavy-duty trucks or other vehicles being lifted, suspended and lowered for service, repairs and maintenance.

2. The choice involves judicious consideration for safety of life: of the personnel involved in lifting, suspending and lowering the heavy loads for service, repairs and maintenance.

That is why we have come up with this ultimate guide to introduce you to the 7 best floor jacks for lifted trucks. Read on!

What are Floor Jacks?

Floor jacks are tools used by workers in commercial garages and workshops to lift, suspend and lower heavy loads like cars, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), trucks, etc. for service, repairs and maintenance. They can be operated using any number of mechanisms, like- mechanical, hydraulic, air bag, electrical, hybrid, etc.- to name the most common types.

The best floor jacks for lifted trucks deliver high value to the professionals who wield them. By lifting and transporting all types of heavy weights, industrial loads, vehicles, and machinery equipment for clamping, these jacks aid customers in varying industries.

How Do the Best Floor Jacks for Trucks Work?

 

To understand simply the workings of any jack that uses a hydraulic system, like the one used in Stan Design Inc. Scorpion Floor Jacks, the best floor jacks for lifted trucks, let us consider its anatomy.

The reservoir or buffer or oil tank is the physical compartment of the jack that holds the hydraulic liquid or pump oil together when it is not in use. The control valve stays in a closed position when the jack is not in use to prevent the accidental flow of oil.

When the handle or lever of the hydraulic pump with piston or plunger is mechanically lowered or raised, it activates force and builds up pressure in the adjoining compartment, i.e., the reservoir or buffer tank containing the hydraulic fluid or pump’s oil.

This applied pressure transfers the oil from the pump through a check valve and into the main cylinder or the ram, which extends out of the hydraulic jack body creating the required lifting force to lift and suspend the load.

How to Choose the Best Floor Jacks for Lifted Trucks?

There is a list of factors to consider while choosing the best floor jacks for lifted trucks. Find our top picks below.

1. Weight Capacity: While shopping for floor jacks it is imperative to look for the weight capacity (expressed in tonnage) it is designed to lift.

2. Material: The construction or building of your floor jack, whether it is a steel jack or aluminum jack, is pivotal to assess its performance and sustainability. Steel jacks are naturally stronger than aluminum and useful for lifting heavier loads.

3. Lift Height: It must match the ground clearance of your vehicle to be low enough to slide under its clearance range and high enough to provide adequate space for maintenance and repairs.

4. Size: The size of your floor jack impacts its portability. The material of your floor jack contributes to its density, weight and size, affecting its portability and making it suitable for particular vehicles based on their respective sizes.

5. Safety: Perhaps the most important factor to consider while purchasing a floor jack is its safety features to prevent accidents and mishaps and ensure safe lifting of heavy loads.

6. Price: You may be tempted to go after floor jacks that seem cheap but remember affordability does not always determine quality. Seemingly cost-effective floor jacks may turn out to be more expensive in the long run.

7. Brand reputation: Buying floor jacks from reputable sources ensures good quality, warranty and customer service. It is not wise to make jack purchases from unreliable sources as it can turn out to be not only a bad decision but a potentially harmful one with dangerous ramifications.

8. User Feedback: Jacks that are user tested and rated come with authority. Choosing reputable brands that have been on the market for years ensures updated technology and safe and easy features that are well tried and tested.

9. Compatibility with your Vehicle: Not all jacks are suitable for all vehicles. Whether you own a truck or a SUV or other types of cars, it would influence the choice of your floor jack. Hence, checking the factors like size, portability, build, lift range, weight capacity, etc. is crucial.

7 Best Floor Jacks for Lifted Trucks

1. Scorpion TJ12S 

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15.75”

2. Scorpion TJ12SL 

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 7.5’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15”

3. Scorpion TJ14 

• Capacity- 28,000 lbs./14 Tons
• Only 8.25” Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 20”

4. Scorpion TJ12E 

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15.75”
• 2 Extendable Arms

5. Scorpion MJ25 

• Capacity- 25,000 lbs./12.5 Tons
• Lifts Over 36”
• Extendable Beam with Stackable Adapters Designed for All Military Vehicle Applications

6.  Blackhawk B6350

• Capacity- 3.5 Tons
• Lifting Range- 5.5″ to 22″
• Built-in safety valve and bypass

7.  Performance Tool W1606 Compact

• Capacity- 2.5 Tons
• Lifting Range- 5″ to 15.5″
• Built-in safety features

Why You Should Choose Scorpion Floor Jacks?

Only the highest quality materials are used to ensure that they can be durable and robust enough to stand the wear and tear of lifting for decades to come.

Low profile for an extended and elevated reach while offering sustained and stable lift and minimal upkeep needs.

Built-in three-stage safety locking mechanism guaranteeing lifting the entire front or rear of your vehicles without any danger.

Weight lift capacity of up to 14 tons that makes you forget the hassle of hand pumping, with easy maneuverability.

Operate with the push of just one button and lift heavy-duty trucks in seconds while eliminating the need for vehicle stands.

Air bag or hydraulic design of floor jacks allow effortless lifting without the need of exhausting hand pumping.

Extreme ease and maneuverability are guaranteed by four full floating casters for impressive mobility.

Highly adjustable nature retains a small footprint floor jack to reduce floor space used.

Working in commercial garages or automotive workshops can become a nightmare without the right collection of equipment at your disposal. One such tool in your arsenal is truck jacks. These heavy-duty jacks for trucks are capable enough to make the lifting process of big vehicles smooth and effortless while ensuring safety and stability.

By saving time in lifting heavy loads, suspending them securely to service them efficiently, and lowering them without technical hiccups, truck jacks enable workers to maintain and repair bigger vehicles like heavy-duty military or commercial trucks, buses, sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and all sorts of big automobiles.

Having many different operational mechanisms- mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, hybrid, etc., these jacks deliver high value to professionals wielding them. By lifting and transporting all types of heavy weights, industrial loads, vehicles, and machinery equipment for clamping, jacks aid customers in varying industries, like:

• Aircraft
• Automotive
• Bridges
• Cable tensioning
• House moving
• Construction
• General industrial
• Laboratory
• Locomotive
• Marine
• Mobile home
• Railroad
• Shipbuilding
• Shoring and stabilizing such as for tunnels and mines
• Tractors & trailers

To understand simply the workings of a truck jack like the Stan Design pit jack, let us consider the example of a hydraulic system of operation, consisting of the following broad components:

• Hydraulic oil,
• Reservoir or buffer or oil tank,
• Main cylinder or ram,
• Release valve,
• Control valve,
• Check valve,
• Lifting arm or pad,
• Hydraulic pump with piston or plunger, and
• Pump lever or handle.

The reservoir or buffer or oil tank is the physical compartment of the heavy-duty jack for trucks that holds the hydraulic liquid or pump oil together when it is not in use. The control valve stays in a closed position when the jack is not in use to prevent the accidental flow of oil.

When the handle or lever of the hydraulic pump with piston or plunger is mechanically lowered or raised, it activates force and builds up pressure in the adjoining compartment, i.e., the reservoir or buffer tank containing the hydraulic fluid or pump’s oil.

This applied pressure transfers the oil from the pump through a check valve and into the main cylinder or the ram, which extends out of the hydraulic jack body creating the required lifting force and lifting the load.

What are Factors to Consider for Choosing the Right Truck Jack for Efficient Lifting?

1. Compatibility with Your Vehicle: Before choosing the right jack for lifting heavy vehicles, it is essential to check its specifications to verify its compatibility with your vehicle. This step is important and must not be avoided under any circumstances or considerations because doing so can impose great harm on not only the vehicle being lifted and serviced using the jack, but to the safety and even life of the personnel engaged in the process of lifting and maintaining the vehicle. To ensure compatibility, checking the jack’s weight capacity, size, portability, clearance or lift range, quality, build materials, brand reputation and user testimonials can be a starting point.

2. Weight Capacity: Usually expressed in tonnage, the weight capacity of a jack shows its capability of clamping, lifting, suspending, lowering, transporting, etc. loads of particular weights. The load or weight capacity of a jack is distinctly different from its lift range or size and is not indicative of either. Neither do the jack’s lift range nor its size in any way denote its load capacity. So, if you have a bigger or heavier vehicle to be repaired, going for heavy-duty pit jacks would be a wise choice, while for smaller cars investing in small and more portable repair and maintenance jacks would be sufficient.

3. Size and Portability: The size of a jack directly affects its portability. Heavier jacks, usually made of steel, are more suited for use in commercial garages and automotive workshops where they may be fixed in places for more convenient use. Unlike that, smaller jacks using hydraulic systems to operate either made of lightweight steel or aluminum, can be stored in small storage compartments of cars to be unloaded and used for emergency purposes like fixing a flat tire, etc. However, it is wise to not rely on portability alone while determining the size of the jack being purchased and weigh its compatibility with your owned vehicle or the types of vehicles you commercially service.

4. Clearance: The clearance of a vehicle refers to the distance between the lowest part of its undercarriage (not including the tires) and the ground. Also referred to as ride height or ground clearance, this area is the best suited for car jacks to be implemented for repairs and maintenance. Usually, the higher the clearance, the higher the center of mass of the vehicle. Therefore, this can be translated to suit low lift ranges of car jacks to make it compatible with the clearance of the car being serviced.

5. Brand Reputation and User Testimonials: While making an automotive jack purchase, you should bear in mind its producer and manufacturer. Checking out the brand reputation diligently and doing a fair bit of research on its product description and features, while also reviewing user feedback and testimonials for both the product and producer can go a long way in ensuring that you make a wise investment. For example, our Stan Design pit jacks are highly trusted across the industry as we serve our customers not only before they make a purchase with us, but also long after they sale is closed.

6. Quality and Build Materials: Perhaps, the biggest component in selecting a jack is its safety features. Since it is such a basic consideration, we have not discussed it as a separate point and wish to highlight it through this concluding point about quality and build materials. The quality of a jack should never be compromised based on price points as it can severely constrain the safety of your vehicle and yourself. Checking its build materials, whether steel, aluminum, hybrid, etc. is imperative to determine not only its size and portability but also its quality and sustainability, that is directly proportional to the safety it offers.

Hydraulic jacks are an essential tool in any garage owner’s arsenal. For the best buy, the Stan Design Scorpion floor jack inevitably stands out. Where conventional truck jacks wear out easily, this jack lifts high and heavy with ease, safety and speed.

Hydraulic floor jacks are mechanical devices used to lift heavy loads and forces like trucks, sports utility vehicles, or other types of cars, among other heavyweight items. The reason why the Stan Design hydraulic system Scorpion floor jack makes a great tool for truck owners is the agility it offers.

Its components work in accordance with Pascal’s law to produce applications in a range of fields beyond the automotive industry. But for the sake of this blog, we will only explore its mechanism in lifting heavy trucks and buses off the ground for repairs and maintenance.

Like other hydraulic auto jacks, the anatomy of the Stan Design Scorpion floor jack can be broken down into these main parts, namely:

• Reservoir or buffer tank
• Pump with piston or plunger
• Pump lever or handle
• Check valve
• Main cylinder or ram
• Release valve
• Handle

The reservoir or buffer tank is the physical compartment of the floor jack which holds the hydraulic fluid or pump oil. When the handle or lever of the pump with piston or plunger is mechanically lowered or raised, it builds up pressure in the adjoining compartment, i.e., the reservoir or buffer tank containing the hydraulic fluid or pump’s oil. This applied pressure is transferred from the pump through a check valve and into the main cylinder or the ram, which extends out of the hydraulic jack body creating the required lifting force and lifting the load.

Pros and Cons of hydraulic floor jacks 

Hydraulic jacks are mainly of two types: bottle jacks and floor jacks. The latter are popular because of the enormous benefits they offer their users, especially to do it yourself (DIY) automotive garage enthusiasts. Unlike bottle jacks which operate vertically, floor jacks operate horizontally, therefore, providing a greater range of vertical lift than bottle jacks. Below are their benefits in various applications.

• Most floor jack designs occupy less space and are lighter than other types of jacks like screw jacks, ratchet jacks, scissor jacks, leveling jacks, etc. This makes them portable enough to carry around.
• Less likely to jam due to rust in the screw thread as unlike mechanical jacks which work by using them, these jacks use hydraulic power to work.
• Highly effective with heavy loads as they are built to lift heavier loads compared to bottle jacks or trolley jacks, which do not have the lift range or weight capacity of floor jacks.

• It is easier to use as its working mechanism is simple, making it a convenient choice for a range of clientele, especially do it yourselfers (DIYers).
• Loads are lifted with minimum effort as hydraulic mechanisms make it easier to lift heavy and high using scientific laws as opposed to tiresome mechanical effort.

Despite the good advantages of hydraulic floor jacks, some limitations still occur. Below are the disadvantages of hydraulic floor jacks in their various applications.

• It has a relatively low speed, as compared to other jacks which however may either take up more space or be heavier and more cumbersome to use.
• Susceptible to failure if oil seals are worn out as hydraulic floor jacks use hydraulic fluid pressure to lift heavy loads, which if leaked can cause soil and water pollution.
• The device can emit an unpleasant odor due to the overuse of warm oil so regular checks and maintenance of the pump oil or hydraulic fluid becomes mandatory.
• Overheating can quickly occur, making taking care of the floor jack an added trouble in today’s fleeting age.
• It is considerably valued at higher price points than other jacks because of the features like convenience of use, portability, lift range and weight capacity it offers.

Why Choose the Scorpion floor jack?

As famously quoted by Benjamin Franklin in George Fisher’s book, “Time is money” indeed! And the more time you spend in non-revenue generating tasks, like fixing your auto jack instead of lifting with it, the more you lose out on money!

Truck drivers and professional vehicle servicing garage owners across the country are tired of wasting countless hours every day lifting heavy duty vehicles with slow, heavy, and cumbersome auto jacks that require multiple stands to support the truck. Not to mention the risk of injury and damage to the vehicles they must brave daily with these conventional floor and pit jacks for trucks.

At Stan Design, our professional designers and engineers understood the assignment. So, they went to great lengths to come up with a product that addressed the woes of the target market. Enter, the Stan Design Scorpion floor jack.

How does our expert craftsmanship and innovative design philosophy shine through in our Scorpion floor jacks?

• Only the highest quality materials are used to ensure that they can stand the wear and tear of lifting for decades to come.
• Low profile for an extended and elevated reach while offering sustained and stable lift and minimal upkeep needs.
• Built-in three stage safety lock guaranteeing lifting the entire front or rear of your vehicles without any danger.
• Weight lift capacity of up to 14 tons that makes you forget the hassle of hand pumping, with easy maneuverability.

Stan Design Scorpion Floor Jack Models to Choose from

Scorpion TJ12S 

• Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15.75” 

Scorpion TJ12SL 

• Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 7.5’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15” 

Scorpion TJ14 

• Capacity – 28,000 lbs./14 Tons
• Only 8.25” Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 20” 

Scorpion TJ12E 

• Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15.75”
• 2 Extendable Arms 

Scorpion MJ25 

• Capacity – 25,000 lbs./12.5 Tons
• Lifts Over 36”
• Extendable Beam with Stackable Adapters Designed for All Military Vehicle Applications

Mechanical and hydraulic jacks be it bridge jacks, truck jacks, auto jacks, or any other kind of jacks- both serve the same purpose- that of working with, loading, lifting, and where necessary, transporting heavy loads, weight and forces.

You may notice that we employed two different types of classification for cataloguing the jacks. One type- grouping it by name or the purpose it serves, i.e. bridge jacks, truck jacks, auto jacks categorically differs from the other type- grouping it by operation or its mechanism of functioning, i.e. mechanical jacks and hydraulic jacks.

It is the latter taxonomy that we are going to expand upon in this blog. Because before making a purchase based on the naming classifier, it is important to know the mechanism which the jack you are looking to buy works on. Only then can you be assured that it will serve your purpose fruitfully.

As the names suggest, a hydraulic jack is powered by hydraulic force, primarily based on the fluid, as opposed to a mechanical jack that is powered by mechanical force.

Both the jacks serve key roles in their own niches, have their own sets of pros and cons, and cater to a heavily biased client base. Understanding the differences between these two types of jacks is crucial in choosing the right tool for the task at hand.

Mechanical Jacks- Mechanism of Operation

To understand how a mechanical jack works, it is first important to learn about its main components, which include:

• Screw or worm gear
• Handle
• Lifting arm or pad
• Support or stabilizing legs

The mechanism of operation or function of a mechanical jack is relatively easy and straightforward to understand. It relies on the principle of mechanical advantage. For the uninitiated, mechanical advantage simply means a denotation of a measured force.

In the working of a mechanical jack, the mechanical advantage is based on the principle of the screw. The pitch of the screw determines it. An increased pitch gives a greater mechanical advantage, which results in the easier lifting of heavier loads. Whereas a decreased pitch does the vice versa.

How to Choose Mechanical Jacks?

Compatibility– Before choosing a mechanical jack it is absolutely necessary to determine its compatibility with your vehicle that you are going to lift using it.

Handle Effort– The handle effort of a mechanical jack refers to the force or effort applied on the handle to lift the load or weight on the mechanical jack.

Lift Range– The lift range of a mechanical jack refers to the range of height the stroke of the mechanical jack can reach.

Travel Speed– The travel per stroke of a mechanical jack determines the travel speed.

Portability– The size of the jack determines the portability of the mechanical jack and should be a contributing factor to your purchasing decisions.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Mechanical jacks offer several advantages that make them a popular choice for customers. However, they have a set of disadvantages or limitations too. We will discuss them all for your perusal and contribution to a purchase choice.

• Its major advantage is the ease and convenience of use it offers.
• However, it offers limited lifting capacity when compared to other jacks.
• Because of their fewer moving parts, its durability and reliability are prolonged.
• However, because of this non-specialized unit comprisal, they are not suitable for lifting very heavy loads.

Models

We have extensively surveyed a range of products from various brands to pick the best mechanical jacks for your use. Here are our top picks:

Scorpion TJ14

• Capacity – 28,000 lbs./14 Tons
• Only 8.25” Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 20”

Scorpion TJ12SL

• Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 7.5’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15”

Scorpion TJ12S

• Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15.75”

Scorpion TJ12E

• Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
• Lifts Over 15.75”
• 2 Extendable Arms

Scorpion MJ25

• Capacity – 25,000 lbs./12.5 Tons
• Lifts Over 36”
• Extendable Beam With Stackable Adapters Designed For All Military Vehicle Applications

Hydraulic Jacks– Mechanism of Operation

Like mechanical jacks, these tools also have a rather simple mechanism of function or operation. Its components can broadly be listed as:

• Hydraulic oil
• Reservoir or oil tank
• Control valve
• Hydraulic pump
• Lifting arm or pad
• Piston

The reservoir or oil tank holds the hydraulic liquid or oil. The control valve stays in a closed position when the jack is not in use to prevent the accidental flow of oil. The hydraulic pump activates the force or pressure necessary to move the oil that helps in lifting the load.

How to Choose Hydraulic Jacks?

While choosing hydraulic bridge jacks, there are just a few specifications that you need to keep in mind. Check the features like build or material- whether heavy like steel or portable like aluminum- size and weight or load capacity, lift range, price and quality, safety offerings like locking mechanisms, and finally the brand reputation and user reviews of the product and client testimonials of the business or brand.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Hydraulic jacks offer several advantages that make them a popular choice for customers. However, they have a set of disadvantages or limitations too. We will discuss them all for your perusal and contribution to a purchase choice.

• One of the key advantages of these jacks is the greater lifting force they are capable of generating.
• This increased lifting force allows them to lift greater loads as well as for greater heights.
• Their disadvantages include the price point at which they are usually listed as compared with other jacks.
• A key disadvantage is the obvious danger of accidental hydraulic oil spillage, which if gone unchecked can cause great damage to life and property.

Models

Scorpion PJ15

• Capacity – 15,000 lbs.
• Dual Hydraulics Arms
• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”
• Size – 34” Wide
• Expandable Size – 42” Wide

Scorpion PJ25 

• Capacity – 25,000 lbs.
• Dual Hydraulics Arms
• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”
• Size – 34” Wide
• Expandable Size – 42” Wide

StanJack J9000H 

• Capacity – 9,000 -18000 lbs.
• Heavy-Duty Hydraulics
• Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”
• Lowest Collapsed Height

Pit Jacks J6000HFL 

• Capacity – 6,000 lbs.
• Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
• Heavy Duty Hydraulics
• Extended Lifting Height
• Lowest Collapsed Height

Pit Jacks J9000HFL 

• Capacity –9,000 lbs.
• Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
• Heavy Duty Hydraulics
• Extended Lifting Height
• Lowest Collapsed Height

Hydraulic jacks are a cornerstone in today’s self-sufficient garages. Be it for industrial repair or maintenance purposes or personal use, they come in a variety of shapes and sizes to serve all types of vehicles, their service pits and allied requirements.

Designed to lift heavy loads, weights and forces, mainly in the automotive industry, like heavy duty vehicles, cars, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, etc. hydraulic jacks like Scorpion floor jacks from Stan Design are a useful addition to any trucker’s or other customer’s garage.

Spanning several beneficial and customizable features, like weight, size and portability, lift range, weight capacity, safety, construction material, etc. jacks like Scorpion floor jacks and Scorpion pit jacks have applications in a range of industries.

How do Hydraulic Jacks Work?

An important reason why customers prefer hydraulic jacks over other mechanical jacks is that they work according to the principles of fluid dynamics. In simpler terms, this makes it easier for the end user to utilize in lifting heavy loads effortlessly and efficiently.

A hydraulic jack’s workings are simple. First, let us understand its anatomy. Among other things, it mainly consists of:

• Reservoir or buffer tank
• Pump with piston or plunger
• Pump lever or handle
• Check valve
• Main cylinder or ram
• Release valve
• Handle

The piston is responsible for lifting the heavy load or weight. It is usually mechanically activated by shifting the positions of the handle or pump lever attached to it. This movement builds up pressure in the hydraulic fluid contained inside the reservoir or buffer tank. The pressure created allows the fluid to move through a check valve into the ram or main cylinder, which then pops out of the main body of the hydraulic jack creating the force required to lift the load. Finally, the release valve relieves the built pressure for easy retraction and lowering of the ram with the load on it.

Why Use Hydraulic Jacks– 10 Reasons

Hydraulic jacks, like the Scorpion floor jack, are mainly used by the lay person for the repair and maintenance of cars. Other than that, its industrial use is varied from applications in the automotive industry to a variety of other industries where it is also used for lifting and moving heavy weights, like:

1. Aerospace and Aircraft: Aircrafts often take on large amounts of stress in the ordinary order of business. Standard flight operations of everyday requires the need for robust and regular checks and inspection to ensure the competency and safety of the vessels used to transport life and property. Hydraulic jacks form the root of the maintenance operation by assisting in essential ground support.

2. Bridges and Cable tensioning: Bridges support extreme tension regularly, by accommodating fleets of vehicles and the movement and sustenance of life. That is why they require daily maintenance which bridge jacks can do. Cable tensioning, a construction method often used in erecting cable bridges, also requires hydraulic system jacks in its production, maintenance and repairs.

3. House Moving and Mobile Homes: If you have ever witnessed the procedure of house moving, a method of lifting off a made building structure from one point to the other, you would know that hydraulic jacks come at the core of it. Hydraulic jacks provide the support for lifting the heavy weight of a building off the ground and moving it to the desired location through a series of often repeated steps.

4. Construction: Hydraulic jacks are used by construction workers for a variety of reasons other than just lifting heavy quantities of loads or working with great forces. From moving building materials in the bulk to dealing with heavy equipment, or even entire structures, one may find hydraulic jack systems built into forklifts, bulldozers, elevator systems and a range of other products within the construction industry.

5. General Industrial: In general industries, hydraulic jacks, like the Scorpion floor jacks, have a single purpose of lifting and transporting heavy loads from one point to another. By the application of fluid dynamics, these jacks are able to support the accommodation and transfer of heavy loads of materials offering considerable and convenient load-lifting solutions to a range of consumer applications.

6. Agriculture: In the agricultural sector, hydraulic jacks have been used substantially. From being a part of heavy machinery used for agricultural purposes like tractors, trailers and trucks, to helping in moving goods around and assisting in carrying out repairs on farm vehicles, hydraulic system jacks come in handy for a large range of workers employed by the sector. Farm jacks, with a system like the Scorpion floor jack, are specialized hydraulic jacks used specifically for agriculture.

7. Laboratory: In laboratories, usually smaller variants of jacks are used, that employ the use of hydraulic systems, to support a range of equipment for the purposes of research and development. For example, portable lab jacks can act as a support for benchtop glassware or equipment like hotplates, flasks, baths, magnetic stirrers, or any other objects that need a precise height setup to stabilize sensitive objects.

8. Marine and Shipbuilding: This industry deals with behemoth machinery and vessels that traverse the known and unknown waters and weather conditions of the world. For transporting passengers to essential goods from one to the other corners of the world, they require a strong build and robust upkeep. That is why hydraulic jacks are required by the marine and shipbuilding industry.

9. Mining: The mining industry is an ardent consumer of hydraulic jacks because of the importance of the work it does. To meet the demand of valuable minerals and other natural resources for sustaining the increasing population, the mining industry requires stable jacking to explore its full capacity and potential. Hydraulic jacks come into play here from providing support to shoring up the land to employing stable jacking methods, and more.

10. Railroad and Locomotive: The rail industry is a loyal consumer of hydraulic jacks. From the production to the maintenance and repair of rail vehicles, to the production and maintenance and repair of heavy railroad tracks, hydraulic jacks are crucial equipment of the workers engaged in these essential tasks. Bigger hydraulic jacks with robust rotation capacity, or weightlifting capacity are often in high demand by this industry.

Now that you know the 10 reasons why use hydraulic jacks, you would be better equipped to purchase one for your garage. Depending on your vehicle size and use, various hydraulic system jacks like our Scorpion floor jacks or Scorpion pit jacks may assist you in the maintenance and repair of your daily transport system.

If you love maintaining your truck yourself, there’s a bunch of tools you must have in your garage. These tools will make your life easy when performing maintenance tasks like oil change, tire replacement, and such.

Here’s a list of 9 essential tools to have in your garage in 2024:

1. Floor Jack

Unless you’re running a full-service workshop, you won’t need a full-blown service pit equipped with a robust bridge jack to lift heavy vehicles. But what you do need is a floor jack. These cool tools enable users to lift cars, trucks, EVs, and all other types of vehicles effortlessly by employing the principles of hydraulics.

Floor jacks also have low collapsed profiles to fit under low ground clearance vehicles. They often come with metal casters for mobility. High-quality jacks like the Scorpion Floor Jacks from our stable can lift really heavy trucks high enough for easy undercarriage maintenance. For instance, the Scorpion MJ25 Floor Jack can easily lift 25,000 lbs. over 36”.

2. A Standard Toolbox

Your truck probably came with a toolbox. But it probably has too few options to work with in a full-blown garage. Make sure your custom toolbox carries screwdrivers, Allen keys, socket wrenches, standard spanners, ring spanners, adjustable spanners, nuts, bolts, pliers, and cutters of all the sizes you will need to work on your vehicle. Make sure you buy from reputable manufacturers only because you don’t want to be stranded in the middle of a repair job with a broken tool and a dismantled truck.

3. Flashlight 

Trouble always arrives unannounced. You may find yourself stuck in the middle of the night with a flat tire or a dry radiator. And that’s exactly when you’ll begin to miss a flashlight if you aren’t already carrying one with you. Always keep a flashlight and extra batteries handy for exigencies. A flashlight with a range between 30 and 100 lumens should be enough for your workshop or roadside repairs. But if you are looking for a tactical gadget, you need something that produces light as bright as 100 lumens or more.

4. Duct Tape

It’s hard to imagine how handy duct tape can be. From leaking fuel lines and bared wires to rattly bumpers and broken windows, duct tape can be a quick fix for all sorts of issues. But don’t rely on it for a permanent solution. Use duct tape as a stopgap measure only and rush to your nearest garage as soon as you can.

5. Multimeter

Your truck has an electrical circuit and probably also an ECU on board to help it run smoothly. Everything from ignition to airbag deployment is monitored by ECUs in modern vehicles. So, it helps to have a multimeter in your toolbox. You can check for input and output voltage across circuits in critical components like the turbo boost or light setup in case of a malfunction. All modern trucks go through strict quality control before making it to the dealers. Hence, most electrical malfunctions are glitches that can be easily detected if you have a multimeter to check for current flow. But we suggest you visit a qualified technician if you aren’t confident about your skills as a DIY enthusiast.

6. Air Pressure Gauge 

The most common tool to miss while packing for a long trip is the air pressure gauge. Don’t thump your tires with your hand or a crowbar to check for air pressure. Carry an air pressure gauge. It’s an inexpensive tool vital to the smooth running of your truck. Too little pressure and your truck’s tires will attract leaks. Too much pressure and they can explode after a long stint on uneven terrain in hot weather. Only an air pressure gauge can tell you if your truck’s tires are properly inflated or not.

7. Crowbar

From prying out nails and opening crates to keeping you safe on the road, the applications of the humble crowbar are countless. You can even break down wood pallets for firewood with a crowbar on a cold night! The hardened steel used to manufacture crowbars can withstand a lot of stress and won’t give up on you easily.

8. Claw Hammer

You got to keep a claw hammer with you at all times on the road! It’s one of the handiest tools to have in your garage. You can use it to remove nails, drive in wedges, straighten bent metal parts, and even for self-defense. Tap rusty lugs with the hammer to loosen them before changing tires.

9. Safety Gloves

Always carry safety gloves in your toolbox. Truck components like the engine and exhaust system can burn your bare skin on contact. Metal shards and nails sticking to your truck tires can give you nasty cuts. Broken windows produce shards of glass sharp enough to lacerate bare skin. Always wear safety gloves when working on your truck to protect your hands and fingers from cuts and burns.

Summing it up

No matter which tools you use in your garage, always buy from trusted manufacturers with a reputation for manufacturing quality products.

Check out our products page for award-winning lifting solutions for cars, trucks, and military vehicles. We use the best materials to manufacture our floor jacks, bridge jacks, and fast lube jacks. They are tested for quality and durability so that you can enjoy a good return on your investment.