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Comparing Hydraulic and Pneumatic Jacks: Pros and Cons

Pneumatic Jacks

Pneumatic jacks are gadgets that utilize packed or compressed air to load, lift, suspend and lower heavyweight materials and apparatus easily, like heavy-duty vehicles, military-grade rucks, and modern hardware, among others.

The pneumatic jack converts electrical energy into mechanical power and the force is transferred by compressed air to lift, push, or move heavy components. The anatomy of a pneumatic jack can be broken down into these main parts, namely:

  • Air inlet circuit
  • Air outlet circuit
  • Pneumatic cylinder
  • Peristaltic pump
  • Piston
  • Hammer
  • Air valve
  • Relief valve
  • Solenoid valve

Compressed air is routed via tubes to a pneumatic cylinder, which converts power into the peristaltic pump. An adjustable air solenoid valve is used to generate the reciprocating motion. The control unit sends the input to the solenoid valve.

The jack receives compressive force from the propeller, which moves on the cylinder. The jack is placed beneath the vehicle, where the car to be elevated will be lifted. The jack can lift the vehicle when the solenoid valve is turned on.

The piston connected to the jack provides the reciprocating motion of the car over the jack. Thus, the vehicle can be easily lifted using a pneumatic jack. The most common examples of this kind of jacks are inflatable air bag jacks.

Hydraulic Jacks

Hydraulic jack components work to produce applications in a range of fields including and beyond the automotive industry, like aircraft, 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, and trailers.

Fluid mechanics, or Pascal’s principle, is the foundation for hydraulic jack operation. According to the law, any part of a fluid that is pushed or squeezed will also affect the other parts of the fluid.

Hydraulic jacks are devices used to load, lift, suspend and lower heavy weights like trucks, buses, sports utility vehicles, or other types of cars, for repairs and maintenance, among other items. The anatomy of any hydraulic 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 hydraulic 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 fluid.

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.

In essence, it indicates that any pressure change that occurs at any point in a confined, incompressible fluid is transmitted throughout the entire fluid without experiencing any loss. Consequently, the motion that is transferred through a fluid medium inside the machine’s cogs is what makes a hydraulic jack function.

Heavy-duty Hydraulic and Pneumatic Jack Comparison- Pros and Cons

Pros of Hydraulic Jacks

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.

Cons of Hydraulic Jacks

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.

Pros of Pneumatic Jacks

A key advantage of pneumatic jacks is that they are convenient and simple to operate because of their structure.
Another advantage includes the performance that they are able to deliver because of the anatomy of powerful air bags.

Cons of Pneumatic Jacks

A primary disadvantage of pneumatic systems, especially when compared to their hydraulic counterparts, is their durability.
Safety and reliability on pneumatic jacks also follow from the above point, although modern manufacturers are working to reverse this phenomenon.

Stan Design Inc. Heavy-duty Hydraulic and Pneumatic Jacks

Stan Design Inc. is a leader in the hydraulic and pneumatic jack industry in the Canadian and North American markets. With close to three decades of experience in fusing the science of manufacturing with the art of creative design, we implement cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the competition in key offerings.

For instance, our products reduce the exhaustion of manual effort by switching traditional hand pumping methods to labor-intensive ways like Stan Design Inc.’s remote-controlled dead-man one button push hydraulic and pneumatic jacks.

Apart from that, our built-in multi-level safety lock mechanism, that engages automatically at different heights, eliminates the need for additional stands or chocks to secure the vehicle. This not only saves you money in purchasing these support materials but also prevents you from wasting precious time in the lifting process.

Heavy-duty Hydraulic and Pneumatic Jack Models to Choose from-

Floor Jacks

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

Pit Jacks

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 PJ12S

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

Bridge Jacks

StanJack J6000H

Capacity – 6,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics
Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”

StanJack J7000L

Capacity – 7,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Air Bag
Extended Lifting Height – Over 10.25”
Lowest Collapsed Height – Only 7”

StanJack J7500H

Capacity – 7,500 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics
Extended Lifting Height – Over 10.25”
Lowest Collapsed Height – Only 7”

StanJack J9000H

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

StanJack J12000H

Capacity – 12,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics

StanJack J15000H

Capacity – 15,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics
Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”

StanJack J18000H

Capacity – 18,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics

StanJack J25000H

Capacity – 25,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics

StanJack J35000H

Capacity – 35,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics

StanJack J50000H

Capacity – 50,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics

Fast Lube Jacks

Pit Jacks J6000HFL

Capacity – 6,000 lbs.
Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
Heavy Duty Hydraulics

Pit Jacks J7500HFL

Capacity – 7,500 lbs.
Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
Heavy Duty Hydraulics

Pit Jacks J7000LFL

Capacity – 7,000 lbs.
Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
Heavy Duty Hydraulics

Pit Jacks J9000HFL

Capacity –9,000 lbs.
Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
Heavy Duty Hydraulics

Pneumatic Jacks

Pneumatic jacks are gadgets that utilize packed or compressed air to load, lift, suspend and lower heavyweight materials and apparatus easily, like heavy-duty vehicles, military-grade rucks, and modern hardware, among others.

The pneumatic jack converts electrical energy into mechanical power and the force is transferred by compressed air to lift, push, or move heavy components. The anatomy of a pneumatic jack can be broken down into these main parts, namely:

Air inlet circuit
Air outlet circuit
Pneumatic cylinder
Peristaltic pump
Piston
Hammer
Air valve
Relief valve
Solenoid valve

Compressed air is routed via tubes to a pneumatic cylinder, which converts power into the peristaltic pump. An adjustable air solenoid valve is used to generate the reciprocating motion. The control unit sends the input to the solenoid valve.

The jack receives compressive force from the propeller, which moves on the cylinder. The jack is placed beneath the vehicle, where the car to be elevated will be lifted. The jack can lift the vehicle when the solenoid valve is turned on.

The piston connected to the jack provides the reciprocating motion of the car over the jack. Thus, the vehicle can be easily lifted using a pneumatic jack. The most common examples of this kind of jacks are inflatable air bag jacks.

Hydraulic Jacks

Hydraulic jack components work to produce applications in a range of fields including and beyond the automotive industry, like aircraft, 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, and trailers.

Fluid mechanics, or Pascal’s principle, is the foundation for hydraulic jack operation. According to the law, any part of a fluid that is pushed or squeezed will also affect the other parts of the fluid.

Hydraulic jacks are devices used to load, lift, suspend and lower heavy weights like trucks, buses, sports utility vehicles, or other types of cars, for repairs and maintenance, among other items. The anatomy of any hydraulic 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 hydraulic 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 fluid.

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.

In essence, it indicates that any pressure change that occurs at any point in a confined, incompressible fluid is transmitted throughout the entire fluid without experiencing any loss. Consequently, the motion that is transferred through a fluid medium inside the machine’s cogs is what makes a hydraulic jack function.

Heavy-duty Hydraulic and Pneumatic Jack Comparison- Pros and Cons

Pros of Hydraulic Jacks

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.

Cons of Hydraulic Jacks

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.

Pros of Pneumatic Jacks

A key advantage of pneumatic jacks is that they are convenient and simple to operate because of their structure.
Another advantage includes the performance that they are able to deliver because of the anatomy of powerful air bags.

Cons of Pneumatic Jacks

A primary disadvantage of pneumatic systems, especially when compared to their hydraulic counterparts, is their durability.
Safety and reliability on pneumatic jacks also follow from the above point, although modern manufacturers are working to reverse this phenomenon.

Stan Design Inc. Heavy-duty Hydraulic and Pneumatic Jacks

Stan Design Inc. is a leader in the hydraulic and pneumatic jack industry in the Canadian and North American markets. With close to three decades of experience in fusing the science of manufacturing with the art of creative design, we implement cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the competition in key offerings.

For instance, our products reduce the exhaustion of manual effort by switching traditional hand pumping methods to labor-intensive ways like Stan Design Inc.’s remote-controlled dead-man one button push hydraulic and pneumatic jacks.

Apart from that, our built-in multi-level safety lock mechanism, that engages automatically at different heights, eliminates the need for additional stands or chocks to secure the vehicle. This not only saves you money in purchasing these support materials but also prevents you from wasting precious time in the lifting process.

Heavy-duty Hydraulic and Pneumatic Jack Models to Choose from-

Floor Jacks

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

Pit Jacks

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 PJ12S

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

Bridge Jacks

StanJack J6000H

Capacity – 6,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics
Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”

StanJack J7000L

Capacity – 7,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Air Bag
Extended Lifting Height – Over 10.25”
Lowest Collapsed Height – Only 7”

StanJack J7500H

Capacity – 7,500 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics
Extended Lifting Height – Over 10.25”
Lowest Collapsed Height – Only 7”

StanJack J9000H

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

StanJack J12000H

Capacity – 12,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics

StanJack J15000H

Capacity – 15,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics
Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”

StanJack J18000H

Capacity – 18,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics

StanJack J25000H

Capacity – 25,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics

StanJack J35000H

Capacity – 35,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics

StanJack J50000H

Capacity – 50,000 lbs.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulics

Fast Lube Jacks

Pit Jacks J6000HFL

Capacity – 6,000 lbs.
Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
Heavy Duty Hydraulics

Pit Jacks J7500HFL

Capacity – 7,500 lbs.
Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
Heavy Duty Hydraulics

Pit Jacks J7000LFL

Capacity – 7,000 lbs.
Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
Heavy Duty Hydraulics

Pit Jacks J9000HFL

Capacity –9,000 lbs.
Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
Heavy Duty Hydraulics

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How to Choose the Right Hydraulic Jack for Your Fleet Needs?

What is a Heavy-Duty Jack?

Jacks are of many types- heavy-duty jack being one classification on the basis of the kind of output they are expected to give. For instance, as opposed to heavy-duty jacks, there might be a standard car jack with a lower load capacity.

Similarly, another basis of classifying jacks is their methods of operation- hydraulic or pneumatic. Some jack manufacturing and designing companies sell both types, yet others stick to more traditional ones like mechanical or electrical ones.

Heavy-duty jacks can be either fluid-powered or hydraulic, or air-powered or pneumatic. Heavy vehicle hydraulic jacks are basically tools of leverage that help load, lift, suspend and lower heavy vehicles in the automobile industry.

Heavy vehicle hydraulic jacks are used in a variety of other industries too including aircraft, bridges, cable tensioning, house moving, construction, general industrial, laboratory, locomotive, marine, mobile home, railroad, shipbuilding, shoring and stabilizing, tractors and trailers, etc.

 

How to Choose the Best Hydraulic Jack for Trucks?

  1. Figure Out Your Load and Lift Needs- The first and foremost priority of yours while choosing the best hydraulic jack for trucks should be to figure out your exact requirement. A commercial garage owner or workshop mechanic’s needs would be very different from let’s say just a car owner. The former would require a range of jacks for servicing different sizes and types of vehicles and their unique issues. The latter could work with small portable jacks that fit their storage compartment and come in handy during emergencies.
  2. Research and Choose Your Jack Type- Expanding on the previous point and once you have figured out the type of jack you need depending on the purpose and requirement of usage, you can move onto researching different types of mechanisms of operation in jacks. This would allow you to not only reduce manual labour while making the jack function but also aid you in setting up your budget accordingly. So, for example, while traditional jacks may come off as cheaper alternatives to modern hydraulic jacks, they are also more time and energy consuming.
  3. 3. Safety Precautions and Features- Finally, and perhaps the most important yardstick to look out for while choosing the best hydraulic jack for trucks is checking its safety features. Generally, jacks require additional stands or chocks to support its lifting activities, incurring an extra overhead cost for the owner. These stands also need to be compatible with the jacks and positioned correctly under the vehicle to be used safely- eliminating the option for safe use by individuals. Buying jacks that do not need such stands and come with additional safety features is a reality now.

 

Stan Design Inc. Heavy-duty Jacks

Stan Design Inc. is a leader in the heavy-duty jack industry in the Canadian and North American markets. With close to three decades of experience in fusing the science of manufacturing with the art of creative design, they implement cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the competition in key offerings.

They produce some of the best hydraulic jacks for trucks. The use of hydraulic power can be traced back to as early as the ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations around the 6th millennium BC. The ancient Persian and Chinese empires, along with the Greco-Roman worlds led its advancement to the modern era.

From the 17th century onwards, its modern-day application research was pioneered by the likes of Benedetto Castelli, Jean Léonard Marie Poiseuille, Daniel Bernoulli, Joseph Bramah, apart from of course Blaise Pascal. Heavy vehicle hydraulic jacks work according to the principle of Pascal’s law of fluid mechanics.

To understand it simply, it means that when there’s an increase in pressure at any point in a confined incompressible fluid, that pressure change is transmitted throughout the entire fluid. This reduces the exhaustion of manual effort by switching traditional hand pumping methods to labor-intensive ways like Stan Design Inc.’s remote-controlled dead-man one button push.

Apart from that, their built-in multi-level safety lock mechanism, that engages automatically at different heights, eliminates the need for additional stands or chocks to secure the vehicle.

 

Best Heavy-duty Jack Models to Choose From

Floor Jacks  

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  

  

Pit Jacks 

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  

  

Bridge Jacks  

StanJack J6000H  

  • Capacity – 6,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  
  • Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”  

  

StanJack J7000L  

  • Capacity – 7,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Air Bag  
  • Extended Lifting Height – Over 10.25”  
  • Lowest Collapsed Height – Only 7”  

  

StanJack J7500H  

  • Capacity – 7,500 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  
  • Extended Lifting Height – Over 10.25”  
  • Lowest Collapsed Height – Only 7”  

  

StanJack J9000H  

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

  

StanJack J12000H  

  • Capacity – 12,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

  

StanJack J15000H  

  • Capacity – 15,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  
  • Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”  

StanJack J18000H  

  • Capacity – 18,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

StanJack J25000H  

  • Capacity – 25,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

StanJack J35000H  

  • Capacity – 35,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

StanJack J50000H  

  • Capacity – 50,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics 

  

Fast Lube Jacks 

 

Pit Jacks J6000HFL 

  • Capacity – 6,000 lbs. 
  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam  
  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics  

 

Pit Jacks J7500HFL  

  • Capacity – 7,500 lbs.  
  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam  
  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics  

  

Pit Jacks J7000LFL  

  • Capacity – 7,000 lbs.  
  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam  
  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics  

  

Pit Jacks J9000HFL  

  • Capacity –9,000 lbs.  
  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam  
  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics

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Essential Safety Tips for Using Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Jacks

What are Jacks?

Jacks are a type of heavy equipment lifting tool that, as the name suggests, enables the loading, lifting, suspension, and lowering of heavy loads like equipment, vehicles, and others. They can be of many different types based on different methods of lifting operation or the purpose they solve.

By the former classification, jacks can be hydraulic or fluid powered, pneumatic or air powered, electric, mechanical, IoT (Internet of Things) enabled, or hybrid, among yet more types. By the latter classification, they can be typified as floor jacks, pit jacks, rolling jacks, bridge jacks, bottle jacks, fast lube jacks, scissor jacks, etc.

 

What are Heavy-duty Hydraulic Jacks?

Heavy-duty hydraulic jacks are used in a variety of industries, the most common of which is, as you might have guessed, the automotive industry, and others 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 and trailers, to name a few.

Heavy-duty hydraulic jacks work according to the principle of Pascal’s law of fluid mechanics. Broken down, it means that when there’s an increase in pressure at any point in a confined incompressible fluid, that pressure change is transmitted throughout the entire fluid. This reduces the exhaustion of manual effort by switching traditional hand pumping methods to labor-intensive ways like Stan Design Inc.’s one button push.

 

How Do Heavy-duty Hydraulic Jacks Work?

To understand the essential safety tips for using heavy-duty hydraulic jacks, or performing heavy-duty jack maintenance or hydraulic jack inspection, let us first understand its components, which are as follows:

  • 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 hydraulic 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 hydraulic jack is not in use to prevent the accidental flow of oil.

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 of the hydraulic jacks.

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, inside hydraulic jacks.

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.

This applied pressure is what transfers the oil from the pump through the check valve and into the main cylinder or the ram, which extends out of the hydraulic jack body. Finally, the release valve relieves the built pressure for easy retraction and lowering of the ram with the load on it, creating the required lifting force and lifting the load.

 

Safety Tips for Using Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Jacks 350

Now that we have discussed the step-by-step workings of a heavy-duty hydraulic jack, let us dive right into the 5 essential safety tips for using heavy-duty hydraulic jacks, or performing heavy-duty jack maintenance or hydraulic jack inspection.

  1. Selecting the Right Jack

First and foremost, before you set out on your lifting journey, it is essential to check whether the load you want to lift with your heavy-duty hydraulic jack matches its load lifting capacity. This step also goes a long way in ensuring that you are performing your heavy-duty jack maintenance the right way.

  1. Inspect and Address Jack Issues

The next essential step in your heavy-duty jack maintenance is inspecting it for wear and tear before using it. Regular check-ins with your heavy equipment lifting tools should still be coupled with this step to ensure that your lifting process is safe for both the personnel involved and the valuable load being lifted. Inspection should immediately be followed up by addressing the issue to hinder further neglect of the heavy-duty hydraulic jack.

  1. Position the Jack Correctly

Next, place the jack on a flat, stable surface, and ensure it is positioned right under the vehicle’s chassis. Then, connect it to the designated lifting points. Be careful to note it is those points and not others on the undercarriage as this can extend injury to the jack or the vehicle or both. Connecting them correctly prevents slipping or shifting during the lifting process.

  1. Use Jack Stands

This is a pretty straightforward step to follow if you are using outdated or traditional jack models. In Stan Design Inc., we have come up with jack designs that allow you to eliminate this step completely and save money in expensive jack stands. It also aids you in conserving your energy and time trying to find the correct jack stands for your heavy-duty hydraulic jacks.

  1. Lower the Vehicle Slowly

Finally, once your vehicle servicing is over, stabilize the jack and recheck it for any wear and tear. Remove the jack handles and the jack stands (if you used any) and lower the vehicle steadily to prevent any mishaps.

 

Stan Design Inc. Heavy-duty Hydraulic Jacks

Stan Design Inc. is a leading heavy-duty hydraulic jack manufacturer in Canada and North America, which also produces air bag variants of the same. With over two decades of experience in the industry, their team consists of expert engineers and skilled mechanics who are trained in state-of-the-art design and manufacturing.

Therefore, their products are both durable and reliable along with being aesthetically pleasing. It is thanks to their functional and usable design integration that the Scorpion line of floor and pit jack models along with their StanJack bridge jacks and fast lube jack offerings are some of the most highly sought-after in the market.

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Safety features in Scorpion products, Scorpion fast lube equipment, fast lube system benefits

What is Scorpion Fast Lube Equipment?

We at Stan Design Inc. are a leading producer of jack equipment and fast lube systems in the Canadian market. With jacks of different operating mechanisms like mechanical or electrical, air powered, hydraulic or perhaps a hybrid system, we had an enormous number of options in front of us.

For the best fast lube system benefits, we opted for two variants- air powered and heavy-duty hydraulics. Essentially, our Scorpion fast lube equipment is powered by air bags or hydraulics for smooth, safe and efficient automotive repairs and maintenance like loading, lifting, suspending and lowering heavy vehicles.

Apart from that, it also helps you to offer tire rotation and tire service to your customers. This helps you generate more revenue and profit for your business, which, as per some industry statistics, can be at least $24,000 per year. All this for an affordable investment of an entry point as low as $4000, eliminating the need for hand pumping.

Stan Design Inc. Scorpion fast lube equipment jacks are made with high-quality materials which add to their durability and reliability. Their cutting-edge design of innovative features makes them easy to use, safe to operate, and fit your pit.

 

Scorpion Fast Lube System Benefits

The Stan Design Inc. Scorpion fast lube system benefits are manifold. Below we will discuss the features of this specialized rolling pit jack, so sit tight and read on.

Smooth Lifting- The Stan Design Inc. Scorpion fast lube equipment is a rolling pit jack that comes in dual operating mechanisms- air bags and hydraulic cylinders. Because of this choice in options, you can either buy a product that helps you lift heavy-duty vehicles by getting inflated through air power or which works on the principle of fluid mechanics inherent in hydraulic systems. Either way, you get a smoother lifting result than ordinary jacks available in the market. And it does not end there. The lifting and lowering time is also shortened to a quick few seconds with the convenience of a button push, instead of rigorous manual hand pumping.

Full Control Always- Which brings us to the next benefit. The Stan Design Inc. Scorpion fast lube equipment comes with a detachable remote-controlled pendant with two buttons- one to lift and one to lower. This seeming simple feature is an advanced technological and critical security advancement adopted by us to combat the probability of accidents and mishaps typical of fast lube system operators. Besides being the cutting-edge technological innovation that a detachable remote-controlled pendant is with regards to eliminating the manual labour as well as time consumption characteristic of traditional lifting jacks, its security accommodation is brilliant. The separate buttons with different and specific functionality give you full control over the jack at all times.

Easy Maneuvering- The Stan Design Inc. Scorpion fast lube equipment is armed with special roller bearing wheels. This means that their structure includes four full floating casters that allow for easy rolling and maneuvering. The wheels are made of special roller bearings that reduce friction and wear. Generally, rolling pit jack wheels bear the brunt of the heavy lifting they are involved in, and understandably so. That is why they are perhaps the most prone to malfunction. Such a mishap at a wrong time can disrupt not only the functionality of the jack but also the efficiency of the commercial garage employing it. That is why we came up with these special roller bearings so you could sit back and relax as a garage owner without worrying about the productivity or reputation of your establishment.

Simple to Position- The Stan Design Inc. Scorpion fast lube equipment is loaded with low and high adapters that can be stacked together to fit different vehicle sizes and shapes. The adapters are stored on the jack for convenience. This, coupled with a pull handle, makes it simple to position the jack under the vehicle. The handle can also be extended for rear axles. The low-profile of our fast lube rolling pit jacks also add to the effectiveness of this desired outcome to be easily and accurately positioned under the chassis or undercarriage of the vehicle intended to be lifted for maintenance.

Corrosion Proof- The Stan Design Inc. Scorpion fast lube equipment is finished with a high gloss powder coat paint that protects them from rust. They also have zinc plated components and accessories that resist oxidation and deterioration. These dual capabilities of their finishing touches enhance their durability as well as appearance and give them a sleek and professional look. Although it is generally advisable to clean your jacks neatly after every use and store them in dry and clean environments, out of direct sun exposure, their zinc plating and high gloss powder coat paint can protect them from short-term neglect.

 

Safety Features in Scorpion Products

Stan Design Inc. Scorpion fast lube equipment is a part of its Scorpion line of jacks. These jacks, apart from the beneficial features mentioned above, are best known for their safety features. A hallmark of Stan Design Inc., the safety features in Scorpion products are the best and most reliable in the industry. Besides, every innovative feature of the Scorpion fast lube equipment doubles as a security enhancement.

The built-in three-stage locking system which is integrated with the loading and lifting mechanism of all the Stan Design Inc. jacks, including the StanJacks range, is a product of cutting-edge technology meeting usable and functional design. This not only automatically engages at different height levels, but also eliminates the need for additional jack stands or chocks. Its durable components and sturdy build material also add to its reliability and safety of operation.

Boasting incredible features like heavy-duty hydraulics, extended lifting height, low collapsed height, and a narrow top beam of 34.5”, this precision-crafted fast lube pit jack range is built to last and includes the following models-

Pit Jacks J6000HFL

  • Capacity- 6,000 lbs.

Pit Jacks J7500HFL

  • Capacity- 7,500 lbs.

Pit Jacks J7000LFL

  • Capacity- 7,000 lbs.

Pit Jacks J9000HFL

  • Capacity- 9,000 lbs.

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Innovations in Hydraulic Systems: Shaping the Future of Truck Lifting Solutions

Simply put, hydraulic systems are fluid power run machinery that have been relied on by humanity for a long time to convenience their lives- from the ancient Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans to the modern global industry. Today, their applications are universally used in various industries, primarily in the automotive jack technology market.

In fact, much has been spoken about the variety of industries that modern hydraulic systems serve- like aircraft, 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, and trailers.

In this blog, we will map the chronology of innovations in hydraulic systems. Then, we will focus on Blaise Pascal’s law, a principle in fluid mechanics, that has shaped truck lifting solutions and jack technology. Finally, we will end the discussion with a feature on Stan Design Inc.- its contributions to truck lifting solutions and its jack technology models.

 

History of Hydraulic Systems- Chronological Map

The ancient Mesopotamians and Egyptians of the 6th millennium BC were the ones to modify landscapes based on hydraulic systems and shape the evolution of humanity and other species.

The hydraulic landscapes of alluvial, southern Mesopotamia, dotted with the crevasse splays along raised levees, stand testament to the development of canal systems that were used for agriculture based on irrigation as well as waterways. 

Then, around 600 BC, in Ancient Greece, came up the Tunnel of Eupalinos. This was an aqueduct built in Samos that supplied water from across Mount Kastro. The Greeks had developed a complex system of water and hydraulic power, including irrigation systems, and canals. 

Ctesibius of Alexandria, known for his work in pneumatics, also dabbled in hydraulics, and developed an advanced version of a water clock, and a water organ. The water clock included a moving pointer and alarms, while the water organ used the weight of water instead of lead to play the pipes. 

Later, Hero of Alexandria developed the first known steam engineer Aeolipile. The Romans, like the Greeks, also had many water mills and developed “hushing” for use on gold fields in the region.  This method later paved the way for hydraulic mining during the California Gold Rush. 

Further east, the ancient Persians completed the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in the third century CE. The qanat system, a series of underground channels, allowed for minimized evaporation and maximum water availability for agricultural and domestic use. The sophisticated water-lifting devices, such as the shaduf and the sakia, enabled the elevation of water from lower to higher plains. 

More recently, at the start of the 17th century, Simon Stevin discovered the hydrostatic paradox and Galileo Galilei studied gravitational acceleration, which played into the movement of water. Evangelista Torricelli applied this to liquid jets and the liquid barometer. Benedetto Castelli rediscovered the principle of continuity. 

In 1647, Pascal’s law, a principle of fluid mechanics or hydrodynamics was discovered, and more than a century later in 1795, Joseph Bramah patented the hydraulic press, used in flush toilets, which was based on Pascal’s principle. In 1738, Daniel Bernoulli and Leonhard Euler derived the Bernoulli equation and developed a hydraulic turbine. 

 

Hydraulic Systems Jack Technology Explained

Hydraulic jacks, as the name implies, work based on hydraulic systems that can be explained by Pascal’s law, a principle of fluid mechanics. Basically, it means that when there’s a change in pressure at any point in a confined, incompressible fluid, that change is transmitted throughout the entire fluid without any loss.

Simply put, the law states that if you push or squeeze one part of a fluid, the effect propagates to all other parts of the fluid. So, unlike, say, mechanical jacks, hydraulic jack technology works because of the transfer of motion through a fluid medium within the cogs of their machine.

To understand simply the workings of a hydraulic 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 hydraulic system that holds the liquid or pump oil together when it is not in use. The control valve stays in a closed position to prevent the accidental flow of oil.

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 of the hydraulic system.

When the handle or lever of the 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 fluid or pump’s oil, inside hydraulic systems.

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 system creating the force required to lift the load.

This applied pressure is what transfers the oil from the pump through the check valve and into the main cylinder or the ram, which extends out of the hydraulic system. Finally, the release valve relieves the built pressure for easy retraction and lowering of the ram with the load on it, creating the required lifting force and lifting the load.

 

Stan Design Inc.- Hydraulic Systems Truck Lifting Solutions in Canada

Stan Design Inc. is a jack manufacturer in North America that has been in the business for more than 25 years. They produce the highest quality hydraulic systems by fusing the science of manufacturing with the art of creative design.

Implementing cutting-edge jack technology gives them the edge to stay ahead of the rest of the world in key offerings. For instance, their Scorpion line of floor jacks come in hydraulic and air motor variants and can lift vehicles in seconds with just the push of a single remote-control button.

Their rolling bridge jacks, also called StanJack, and fast-lube pit jacks also have this same usable design- only better, in the form of two remote-control buttons designed for lifting and lowering respectively.

Apart from this, they offer a three-stage automatic locking mechanism that engages at different heights, eliminating the need for additional chocks or stands. Their powerful hydraulic and air motor methods of operation allow for convenient lifting, without the need for any hand pumping.

They also come with telescoping arms and stackable adapters that can lift across the axle or on the frame, depending on the vehicle size and shape. Besides, their special roller bearing wheels allow for effortless rolling and maneuvering.

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The Advantages of Heavy-Duty Truck Jacks for Professional Mechanics

When something is referred to as heavy-duty, it means that the material or tool is designed to withstand the stresses of demanding use. So, heavy-duty truck jacks are tools that are constructed to weather the constant wear and tear of loading and lifting heavy weights. Given this feature, it should be easy to demonstrate the many heavy-duty truck jack benefits that can come in handy on a busy day for professional mechanics.

Jack technology has advanced to such a level today that unthinkable conveniences characterize everyday use of heavy-duty truck jacks. Simply put, heavy-duty truck jacks are specialized automotive jacks that operate using a variety of methods- mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, air motorized, hybrid, etc. 

They come in different shapes and sizes thereby being classified accordingly- bottle jacks, scissor jacks, floor jacks, pit jacks, rolling jacks, bridge jacks, fast lube jacks, rack and pinion jacks, strand jacks, hi-lift jacks, ratchet jacks, transmission jacks, pneumatic jacks, and so on. 

They serve a few basic purposes with each different jack carrying on specialized tasks based on their build. These fundamental functions are lifting, suspending and lowering heavy loads like cars for servicing, oil and lubrication systems changes, fluid and tire changes or repairs, among others. 

 

Heavy-Duty Truck Jack Benefits 

  1. Effortless Lifting- Perhaps the biggest advantage of heavy-duty truck jacks for professional mechanics is the effortless lifting capability they offer. This is enabled due to their superior loading capacity, which owes its power to a variety of design components- from powerful hydraulic cylinders to lifting axles, and so on. This does not only help the personnel wielding the heavy-duty truck jacks in loading, lifting, and unloading heavy vehicles with minimal effort, but also saves them tremendous time. The time and energy thus saved by the individual user or the organization employing them could be better utilized in rendering higher revenue generating services.
  2. Sturdy Build- Heavy-duty truck jacks are usually built using denser materials like steel or iron and coated with paint that is specialized to ward off corrosion and deterioration. Along with the jack body, the components of heavy-duty truck jacks are usually also made of rust-free materials. Although it is difficult to get a general idea of the specific materials that is used by every brand of heavy-duty truck jack, it can be safely said that as long as the manufacturer has passed industry standards of production, their jacks could be relied upon as effective tools for lifting heavy vehicles.
  3. Hydraulic System- Most heavy-duty truck jacks today use the principle of fluid mechanics, derived from Pascal’s law of hydraulic systems, to efficiently carry out their operations. Their pre-installed hydraulic cylinders, containing hydraulic fluid, work as powerful cogs in the machine to carry out the desired task as safely as possible, because of the transmission of increased fluid pressure when such pressure is externally applied at a point. Put simply, this means that the professional mechanic using the hydraulic heavy-duty truck jack would be able to lift it without obsolete and exhausting manual hand-pumping methods.
  4. Safety Features- There are certain brands that offer advanced safety features with heavy-duty truck jacks like automatic locking mechanisms. These include locking at different heights that the jack engages in while in movement. For heavy-duty truck jacks, safety features are especially important as they deal exclusively with heavy-duty trucks or other heavy vehicles like military trucks, etc. unlike other regular automotive jacks which deal with lighter tasks of lighter vehicles like tire changes or regular lubrication, etc. These features enable lifting these heavy vehicles in a matter of seconds while eliminating the need for additional stands or chocks.
  5. Low Profile- Speaking of brands, we would like to highlight in this last point how Stan Design Inc. makes low-profile heavy-duty truck jacks that come fitted with telescoping arms and stackable adapters that can lift across the axle or on the frame, depending on the vehicle size and shape. They also have special roller bearing wheels that allow for effortless rolling and maneuvering. Besides, their convenient pull handles make it easy to position the heavy-duty truck jack under the vehicle. Stan Design Inc. also designs and manufactures both a hydraulic as well as an air motor variant of the jack.

 

Stan Design Inc. Scorpion Features and Models 

Stan Design Inc. is a jack manufacturer in North America that has been in the business for more than 25 years. They produce the highest quality jack products by fusing the science of manufacturing with the art of creative design. 

Implementing cutting-edge technology gives them the edge to stay ahead of the rest of the world in key offerings. For instance, their Scorpion line of floor jacks come in hydraulic and air motor variants and can lift vehicles in seconds with just the push of a single remote-control button. 

Their rolling bridge jacks, also called StanJack, and fast-lube pit jacks also have this same usable design- only better, in the form of two remote-control buttons designed for lifting and lowering respectively. 

Floor Jacks  

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  

  

Pit Jacks  

 

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” 

  

Bridge Jacks  

 

StanJack J6000H  

  • Capacity – 6,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  
  • Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”  

  

StanJack J7000L  

  • Capacity – 7,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Air Bag  
  • Extended Lifting Height – Over 10.25”  
  • Lowest Collapsed Height – Only 7”  

  

StanJack J7500H  

  • Capacity – 7,500 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  
  • Extended Lifting Height – Over 10.25”  
  • Lowest Collapsed Height – Only 7”  

  

StanJack J9000H  

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

  

StanJack J12000H  

  • Capacity – 12,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

  

StanJack J15000H  

  • Capacity – 15,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  
  • Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”  

StanJack J18000H  

  • Capacity – 18,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

StanJack J25000H  

  • Capacity – 25,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

StanJack J35000H  

  • Capacity – 35,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

StanJack J50000H  

  • Capacity – 50,000 lbs.  
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

  

Fast Lube Jacks  

 

Pit Jacks J7500HFL  

  • Capacity – 75,000 lbs.  
  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam  
  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics  

  

Pit Jacks J7000LFL  

  • Capacity – 7,000 lbs.  
  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam  
  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics  

  

Pit Jacks J9000HFL  

  • Capacity –9,000 lbs.  
  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam  
  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics  

 

Tire Service Lifts LM9000P  

  • Capacity –9,000 lbs.  
  • Extended Lift height – 33”  
  • Dual hydraulic cylinders with full equalization  
  • Podium Style Control Panel  
  • Multi-position lock with air release  
  • Operate with a single button 

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Jacks Manufacturing in North America: A Deep Dive into Quality and Standards

What are Jacks? 

Jacks are automotive equipment that is used by commercial garages and workshops to service vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Quality jack products are a common feature in personal garages and toolkits too, based on their portability. 

This factor can be used to classify them into various types, namely- scissor jacks, floor jacks, bottle jacks, high-lift jacks, etc. Because of their compactness, they can be easily stored in car compartments and carried around for use in emergencies. 

The bigger jacks- using either air motors, dual hydraulic cylinders, electric power, etc.- are usually better suited for commercial automotive workshop applications. Based on the method of operation, jacks can be further classified. 

This assortment can denominate quality jack products into pit jacks, fast lube jacks, rolling bridge jacks, etc. These advanced vehicle lifting solutions transform your inspection or lube pit into a full-service bay. 

This allows you to provide additional services to your customers, like wheel alignment, lube and oil changes, tire rotation, and brake work, along with traditional offerings like lifting and lowering vehicles for servicing, and suspension maintenance. 

The likes of the additional services mentioned above add up to generating high and long-term revenue on a small investment. According to industry statistics, that can mean at least $24,000 extra profit per year. 

 

Jack Manufacturing in North America– Standardization Chronological Timeline 

It was only with the Industrial Revolution of the mid-19th century that automobiles started becoming more accessible to a larger population, thanks to the introduction of assembly lines and mass production. 

The larger consumption of cars gave rise to an organized process of jack manufacturing in North America. At this time, standardization of jack designs also took place to ensure the production of quality jack products.

Formal standardization of hydraulic and pneumatic systems best practices began in the early 1950s. Through the efforts of the now-dissolved Joint Industrial Council (JIC), made up of automotive manufacturing experts, the release of ANSI/NFPA standards was enabled around 1990. 

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) TC131/SC9 also addressed this subject in the 1970s, resulting in the release of ISO 4413 and 4414 standards. Using these standards as models, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) issued EN 982 and EN 983 in 1995 for hydraulic and pneumatic systems standards to satisfy the requirements of the EU Machinery Directive. 

The similarity and increased specialization in design ensured compatibility with various car models and accommodated the unique weights of them. This led much of the earlier JIC and National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) work to be later incorporated into updates of the ISO standards in 1998. 

 

Quality Jack Product Features to Look Out For

  • The Case for Safety-

Some of the features that distinguish a quality jack product from other conventional types of jacks are safety features, in accordance with the related provisions in the updated ISO 4413 and 4414 standards of 2010.

As per the revised ISO TC131/SC9, four primary goals were of top priority, which are mentioned as follows:

  1. Integrate the safety provisions of EN982:1996. Comply with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
  1. Expand the scope of 4413 to include mobile equipment.
  1. Revise 4413 and 4414 through separate working groups but perform the work concurrently. Maintain a common style, structure, and schedule.
  1. Integrate into 4413 the significant U.S. national preferences and practices of the NFPA T2.24.1 supplement and the NFPA reservoir standards. 

 

  • Durability- 

Apart from safety, the reliability of jacks is also determined by their durability and relative longevity. High-quality products like sturdy, fine-grade steel bodies, along with zinc plated components and accessories, are also in high demand these days. 

These do not only give a certain appearance to the jacks, by enhancing their looks, but actually make them corrosion proof by adding to their oxidation resistant properties. High gloss powder coat paint, used exclusively in quality jack products today, protects the components from wear and tear. 

If stored properly- that is, cleaned regularly, and stored in cool and dry places, checked for leaks and maintenance- this feature alone can add many years to a quality jack product.

 

  • Saving Time and Energy

Finally, and perhaps the most sought-after, feature in jacks made in USA/Canada and around the world today is functional and usable design. Jack manufacturers in North America have embraced this rising trend in the field of design and applied it generously to their processes.

This kind of design is essentially meant to minimize friction within the workings of a system- in this case, jacks- to ultimately help the end users or customers achieve their goals and meet their needs effectively and satisfactorily- in this case, save time and energy.

It is estimated that traditional jacks are so cumbersome that the lifting process can take up to several minutes to complete. Not anymore. In the next section, we will discuss how a key jack manufacturer is taking the market by storm.

 

Stan Design Inc.- Quality Jack Products Made in Canada

Stan Design Inc. Is a Jack Manufacturer in North America that has been in the business for more than 25 years. They produce the highest quality jack products by fusing the science of manufacturing with the art of creative design.

Implementing cutting-edge technology gives them the edge to stay ahead of the rest of the world in key offerings. For instance, their Scorpion line of floor jacks come in hydraulic and air motor variants and can lift vehicles in seconds with just the push of a single remote-control button.

Their rolling bridge jacks, also called StanJack, and fast-lube pit jacks also have this same usable design- only better, in the form of two remote-control buttons designed for lifting and lowering respectively.

Apart from this, they offer a three-stage automatic locking mechanism that engages at different heights, eliminating the need for additional chocks or stands. Their powerful hydraulic and air motor methods of operation allow for convenient lifting, without the need for any hand pumping. 

They also come with telescoping arms and stackable adapters that can lift across the axle or on the frame, depending on the vehicle size and shape. Besides, their special roller bearing wheels allow for effortless rolling and maneuvering. 

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Floor Jack for Lifted Trucks 

What are Floor Jacks? 

Floor jacks are handy tools that are useful in servicing your vehicle. From lifting the rear or front ends of your vehicle, to suspending them at a certain angle or length, to lowering them safely, effective floor jacks take care of it all. 

Floor jacks come in all shapes and sizes, and most importantly, in all categories of servicing. Namely, semi-truck floor jack, heavy duty pit jacks, military grade floor jacks, small car pit jacks, rolling bridge jacks, etc. 

You must purchase a floor jack based on your particular requirements to get the most out of it. In this blog, we will discuss how to understand your floor jacking needs, the process to choose the right floor jack, where to buy one, and finally our top picks. Read on. 

Understanding your Floor Jack Requirements 

Understanding your floor jack requirements before making a purchase is the key to getting the highest return on your investment. For this reason, we have collated a list of points which can break down the process in 3 tangible terms for you to gloss over. 

1. Vehicle size- The first and foremost step in understanding your floor jack requirements is to assess your vehicle size. It is a fairly straightforward step, but imperative not to be missed. If you have a small car, like a family car or small van, you may or may not purchase heavy floor jacks made of sturdy materials, but if you own heavy duty military grade trucks, you should service them in commercial garages which host the right equipment, or at least use heavy duty pit jacks. 

2. Undercarriage profile- The next step is to buy a floor jack that fits the distance between your vehicle’s chassis and the floor, also called ground clearance. 

3. Storage Infrastructure- Finally, and perhaps the most enduring deciding factor in buying a floor jack is being mindful of its storage facilities. If you have a home garage, you must keep it clean and dry for storing your purchase, as the floor jack’s maintenance directly affects its longevity. 

Guide to Choose the Right Floor Jack 

Choosing the right floor jack based on your requirements is not rocket science. To choose the right floor jack for your needs, you must equip yourself with our 5-point basic toolkit, and you shall be all set to go. 

What is the toolkit, you ask? Well, researching the top 5 features that are a must in the best floor jack for lifted trucks. Here are the 5 features. 

1. Load Capacity- The load capacity of a jack is directly proportional to the load lifting faculty of its build materail. And it represents the amount of weight it is built to lift- meaning in simple terms, whether it can lift small cars or heavy duty military grade trucks. A floor jack with a higher load capacity will safely carry loads without excessive manual exhaustion. It is generally measured in pounds or kilograms. 

2. Build Material- As discussed in the point above, the material with which a floor jack is built is an important factor in determining its performance and longevity. Whether it is built to withstand heavy duress and long-term wear and tear, along with natural depreciation like rust and oxidation processes, can be assessed by this factor. High quality fine grade steel products are sturdier than plastic or rubber floor jacks.  

3. Size and Portability- Often overlooked in the purchasing process, the size and portability of a floor jack has a considerable effect on its regular use. Larger sized floor or pit jacks that are used along with lifting systems fixed in commercial garages would obviously not be the right purchase choice for customers looking for portable options that can be safely tucked away in car storage compartments for quick access in emergencies. 

4. Convenience and safety- Features in modern floor jacks should go beyond ensuring safety in its functioning and the personnel involved in operating it. They must include features that make it convenient for use- for instance, buttons for lifting and lowering, axles, stands or chocks for securing, and so on. However, safety features must not be overlooked and checking its locking mechanisms, etc. are a must. 

5. Designed to Fit- Lastly, the ultimate guiding factor in choosing the best floor jack for lifted trucks is to see whether its design is functional. This means understanding, say for instance, that the fine polish on the floor jack body does not only showcase a sleek appearance, but also usefulness like protection against corrosion. Functional designs are the need of the hour, that would not only be useful in appraising the longevity of your floor jack but also whether the price it is listed at is worth paying. 

Where to Buy Floor Jacks? 

There are many options available both online and offline to buy floor jacks that are tailored to fit your requirements. However, there are only a handful of businesses that fit both your needs and your budget. 

And even lesser, that manufacture jacks that fit your pits too. Stan Design Inc. is one of them. With over two decades of experience within the industry, Stan Design Inc. has craftily mastered the art and craft of designing and manufacturing technologically advanced jacks that are pocket friendly. 

Their line of Scorpion floor jacks come in both hydraulic and air bag variants, with a wide load capacity that can accommodate a large range of vehicles. That is why their products are our top picks, which we will discuss in the last section. 

Stan Design Inc. Scorpion Floor Jack Models 

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 

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