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How to Choose the Right Truck Jack for Efficient Lifting?

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.

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Top Reasons That Make Scorpion Floor Jacks a Great Tool For Truck Owners

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.

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.

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.
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10 Reasons Hydraulic Jacks are Extremely Useful

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.

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How To Choose the Best Floor Jack for Your Car, Truck, or SUV

A common question among garage owners worldwide is, “How do I choose the best floor jack for cars and trucks?” We will try to answer that question with this blog. Read on!

When it comes to car and truck maintenance, nothing beats a floor jack in terms of versatility and user-friendliness. It’s a simple tool that functions on the principles of hydraulics by multiplying the pressure applied on its handlebar and using the thrust to lift heavy vehicles.

Here’s a list of qualities that makes the hydraulic floor jack the most popular vehicle lifting solution worldwide:

  • Robustness: Floor jacks are robust. High-quality products like the Scorpion TJ12S heavy-duty floor jack from our stable perform the task of lifting cars, trucks, EVs, military vehicles, and whatnot day in and day out for years without breaking down.
  • Maneuverable with a small footprint: Floor jacks are highly maneuverable and have a low collapsed profile that makes it easy for them to be moved around the shop floor and placed under vehicles with a low ground clearance easily.
  • Great value for money: The best floor jacks for cars and trucks prove to be great value for money due to their competitive pricing and high build quality. They can easily stand the test of time and rigorous use, serving as an asset to garage owners everywhere.

It’s the biggest differentiating factor when it comes to choosing the best floor jack for cars and trucks. Things to look for in a high-quality floor jack are hardened steel components, zinc plated surfaces for corrosion resistance, robust hydraulic and compressed air apparatuses, and such. This is exactly what we are known for. Our Scorpion Floor Jacks are engineered from the best quality materials for extra longevity.

Lift Capacity

The first thing to check when buying a floor jack is its lift capacity. Lift capacity tells you how much weight you can lift using your chosen tool without compromising its structural integrity. Floor jacks come with different lift capacities and the best ones can lift anything you throw at them. For instance, the Scorpion MJ25 heavy-duty floor jack from our stable can lift military vehicles as heavy as 25,000 lbs. or 12.5 tons. Now, this is a tool you want in your garage if you are planning to lift big and heavy vehicles on a regular basis!

A word of caution, never use a floor jack with a low lift capacity on a heavy vehicle. It can cause the jack to malfunction and damage your vehicle in the process.

Lift Height

The purpose of a floor jack is to elevate a vehicle high enough for tire changing, undercarriage maintenance, engine oil replacement, and such. The lift height of a jack determines how high it can lift a car or truck for easy access to the undercarriage. The best floor jacks in the business are known for their lift heights. For instance, the Scorpion TJ14 heavy-duty floor jack from our product line can lift vehicles up to 20”. A good lift height ensures that the vehicle is raised high enough to facilitate maintenance activities.

Build Quality

It’s the biggest differentiating factor when it comes to choosing the best floor jack for cars and trucks. Things to look for in a high-quality floor jack are hardened steel components, zinc plated surfaces for corrosion resistance, robust hydraulic and compressed air apparatuses, and such. This is exactly what we are known for. Our Scorpion Floor Jacks are engineered from the best quality materials for extra longevity.

Safety Features

Safety is paramount when dealing with heavy vehicles. Make sure the floor jack you buy has locking mechanisms to keep the elevated vehicle steady during maintenance. We ensure safety in our product line by implementing a unique three-stage locking mechanism for added stability. This class-leading feature ensures no wobbling or sudden movements of the lifted vehicle.

Now that you know what to look for in the best floor jacks for cars and trucks, let’s have a look at some of the best products in our inventory.

The Scorpion TJ12S Floor Jack

This class-leading product is renowned for reliability and robustness.

Features:

The Scorpion TJ12SL Floor Jack

Known for its incredibly low collapsed profile, the TJ12SL is an asset to any garage owner.

Features:

  • Lift capacity of 24,000 lbs./12 tons.
  • Low collapsed height of only 8”.
  • Lift height of over 15”.

The Scorpion TJ14 Floor Jack

This popular product from our stable trumps competition with user-friendly features and unmatched durability.

Features:

  • Lift capacity of 28,000 lbs./14 tons.
  • Low collapsed height of only 8.25”.
  • Lift height of over 20”.

The Scorpion MJ25 Heavy-duty Floor Jack

This one is the undisputed champion of floor jacks that dusts competition with raw lifting power and unmatched lift height.

Features:

  • Lift capacity of 25,000 lbs./12.5 tons.
  • An extendable beam with stackable adapters makes it suitable for any military vehicle.
  • Lift height of over 36”.

Check out our product page for more winning products!

Summing it up

No matter which floor jack you choose for your garage or full-service workshop, it’s important that you don’t compromise on quality. Only a high-quality, precision-engineered tool can ensure that you get a good return on your investment. Choose wisely. Use safe products.

Happy lifting!

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What To Look For When Shopping For A Jack

If you are a car or truck owner, you already know why it’s so important to have the undercarriage of your vehicle routinely checked and maintained. A vehicle’s undercarriage carries all those components that move the vehicle. There’s the wheel assembly along with the transmission, steering rack, and a host of other components giving mobility to the vehicle. If not serviced promptly, any of these components can break down leaving you stranded in the middle of the road.

Ask any workshop owner or DIY enthusiast, and they’ll tell you how a heavy-duty truck jack is the most important tool to have in one’s inventory. Cars almost always have scissor jacks as part of their standard toolkits. And there’s not a major workshop in Canada or the US that doesn’t have a heavy-duty pit jack to service truck fleets.

First-time buyers often want to know what to look for in the ideal car or truck jack. If you are a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade your garage equipment and install something robust, this blog is for you. So, what’s the ideal heavy-duty truck jack? Read on!

The Ideal Jack

A heavy-duty hydraulic floor jack for cars and trucks, bridge jack, or pit jack – no matter what you are planning to buy, there are a couple of things you need to look out for.

Lift Capacity

The lift or weight capacity of a jack tells you the maximum load it can withstand before its components give in. It’s important to buy a jack that has a lift capacity exceeding the weight of the heaviest vehicle you are planning to elevate. This ensures the jack’s longevity and saves you precious dollars on repeat purchases and equipment maintenance.

Lift Height

Ground clearance in vehicles tends to vary a lot depending on the vehicle type and modifications made to the suspension setup. Trucks, SUVs, and offroad vehicles have higher ground clearance compared to cars, while military vehicles have beefed-up suspensions to handle harsh terrain.

A jack’s lift height determines how high it can elevate a vehicle for easy access to the undercarriage. If you are planning to work on lifted trucks, offroad vehicles, or military trucks in your workshop, you need a heavy-duty truck jack with a substantial lift height to elevate the vehicle well above its ground clearance.

Robustness

Lifting heavy vehicles day in and day out is no mean feat for a tool. We don’t have to tell you that your vehicle jack needs to be robust. High-grade steel components, lubricated moving parts, forged pistons, and zinc-plated surfaces are some of the things to look out for when buying a new car or truck jack.

Floor jacks and bottle jacks use the principles of hydraulics to lift vehicles. Bridge jacks and pit jacks, on the other hand, use a combination of hydraulics and compressed air pressure for more efficient and smooth lifting. Topline products like Stan Jacks utilize precision-engineered components in their hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms to achieve precise and safe lifting. These components are robust and durable and will easily last decades under heavy use.

Adaptability

This is particularly important for heavy-duty pit jacks. Because these tools are required to work on different types of vehicles, they must have adapters to suit cars, trucks, EVs, and military vehicles. For instance, pit jacks manufactured by Stan Design come with stackable adapters that match up to any vehicle type you throw at them.

Footprint and Maneuverability

There’s no use having a tool that is difficult to maneuver and occupies too much space in an already crammed-up workplace. In case of jacks, you need a tool with a low collapsed profile for it to slide under a vehicle with low ground clearance. For instance, the Scorpion TJ12S Floor Jack from Stan Design has a collapsed profile of just 8”. Wheels for floor jacks and roller bearings for bridge jacks make them more maneuverable and thus easy to manage.

Safety

Efficiency and safety are equally important when it comes to choosing a heavy-duty truck jack for your garage. Multi-stage locking mechanisms like those used in Stan Jacks make the lifting operation safer for both the operator and the vehicle.

User-friendly Features and Intuitive Controls

User-friendliness is one thing you can’t ignore for any equipment, not least for vehicle jacks. Always prefer heavy duty floor jacks and pit jacks with user-centric features like long handlebars and detachable controls.

User Reviews

Thanks to the Internet, new buyers can easily make informed decisions on which products to buy and which to give a pass. It’s important that you, as a new buyer, look for user reviews on truck jack models and manufacturers before deciding on what to buy.

Summing it up

When you invest your hard-earned money in a tool, you need to ensure that it gives you enough returns to cover buying costs and then some. A heavy duty truck jack is an asset for your garage business. Do not waste money on something that is cheap upfront but has quality issues. Buy a tool that is built to last. Remember, only a reputable manufacturer can ensure such quality.

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Top 5 Jack Manufacturers in Canada

Ask any vehicle owner and they will tell you why a jack is the most important tool to keep handy. A vehicle’s subframe is the part that takes the maximum beating during its lifespan and without jacks it would be impossible to reach the undercarriage of cars and trucks for repair jobs.

Options galore when it comes to choosing heavy duty jacks for cars and trucks. Here are a few important things to look out for when buying a jack:

  • Weight capacity: The weight capacity of a car or truck jack is the amount of weight it can lift safely. Always buy a jack with a higher weight capacity than the vehicle you are planning to lift. This will keep your tool in working order for a long time and you and your vehicle safe from unwanted situations.
  • Lift height: Choose a jack that can reach the lift points of your vehicle easily and lift it high enough to facilitate undercarriage repair. This is especially important for lifted trucks and offroad vehicles that have a high ground clearance.
  • Durable components: A jack is a tool that has to withstand extreme stress for prolonged periods. Hence, it’s paramount that its components are made from durable materials. Choose only time-tested products from reputable jack manufacturers.
  • Cheap isn’t always good: Investing in a high-quality tool proves to be a boon in the long run. It serves you for decades and returns more than its price in performance.

So, who are the best jack manufacturers in Canada? Our team of testers have gone ahead and tried out quite a few jacks, and here’s what they think.

1. Stan Design

Stan Design is one of the best jack manufacturers in Canada with a product line comprising some of the best lifting solutions on the market. They manufacture hydraulic floor jackspit jacks, and rolling bridge jacks using cutting-edge technology, heavy-duty components, and durable materials.

Pros:

  • Best-in-class weight capacity that suits everything from armored cars and trucks to EVs.
  • Generous lift height for all sorts of vehicles including lifted trucks and off-road vehicles.
  • Robust construction achieved using high-grade steel.
  • Corrosion-resistant coat prolongs the lifespan of jack components.
  • Unique safety features comprising best-in-class locking mechanisms make operations safe.
    Highlight product:

    1. The Scorpion MJ25 Floor Jack

Weight Capacity Maximum Lift Height Special Features
25,000 lbs. 36″ Extendable beam with stackable adapters suits any type of vehicle including armored trucks.
Three-stage locking mechanism makes lifting extra safe

2. Torin Automotive Equipment

Torin manufactures some of the best hydraulic floor jacks in Canada. Known for their precision engineering and attention to detail, Torin has been creating waves in the heavy-duty truck jack market with their Black Jack range.

Pros:

  • High precision engineering serves as a benchmark for other manufacturers.
  • Highly reliable products trusted by truck fleets and car owners nationwide.
  • Robust construction makes Torin equipment ultra-durable.
  • Great value for money.

Highlight product:

The 3T Low Profile Black Jack

Weight Capacity Maximum Lift Height Special Features
6,000 lbs. 18″ Unique safety bypass system protects hydraulic cylinders.
Removable two-piece handlebar has rubberized grips for extra grip.

3. Pro-Lift by Shinn Fu Company of America (SFA)

Shinn Fu Company of America has built quite a reputation for itself as a leading jack manufacturer in North America with a market extending up to Central and South America. The Pro-Lift sub-brand features a whole bunch of patented products with unique features that make them pretty desirable among heavy-duty truck jack users.

Pros:

  • Patented DIY solutions.
  • Large network with significant market presence across all the Americas.
  • Product range isn’t limited to lifting solutions and includes a host of products like toolsets and safety helmets.

Highlight product:

The Pro-Lift F 2533 Speedy Lift Jack

Weight Capacity Maximum Lift Height Special Features
2-1/2 tons 21″ High speed lifting makes operation quick and easy.

4. US Jack

With nearly four decades of experience under their belt and carrying the rich lineage of Auto Specialties Manufacturing (AUSCO) in their DNA, Us Jacks is a force to be reckoned with among jack manufacturers in North America. Authentic and homegrown, US Jacks manufactures quite a few class-leading products.

Pros

  • Homegrown with rich automotive lineage.
  • High-quality, time-tested products make life easy for garage owners.
  • Strong service network gives peace of mind to end-users.

Highlight product:

Hi-Range Hydraulic Bottle Jack (12-ton capacity)

Weight Capacity Maximum Lift Height Special Features
12 tons 33% more than standard bottle jacks Extra-wide base.
Nickel-plated steel ram and pump piston.
Wide operating range of -40 F to +200 F

5. Martins Industries

Martins Industries has been in the game for quite some time, making a name for itself as one of the top heavy-duty truck jack manufacturers in North America.

Pros:

  • High-quality products with unmatched load-bearing capabilities.
  • Impressive range of products to suit all kinds of users from truckers to car owners, and more.

Highlight Product:

The MFJ 30T 30-ton Professional Air/Hydraulic Floor Jack

Weight Capacity Maximum Lift Height Special Features
30 tons 41 cm Two-stage lifting: 30-ton cylinder up to 34 cm & 15-ton cylinder up to 41 cm
Two extensions provide 12 cm extra lift height.

One final word before you buy your truck jack: never go for cheap. Saving a few dollars upfront can hurt you in the long run by making your workshop environment unsafe. Trust the top jack manufacturers in Canada to deliver the best products on the market.

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Where Can I Purchase a Quality Bridge Jack?

Workshops across North America rely on bridge jacks to service trucks, cars, EVs, and every other type of vehicle, and there’s a good reason for that.

Rolling bridge jacks:

  • Lift vehicles weighing tons at the flick of a switch.
  • They are extremely reliable and durable.
  • Bridge jacks help reduce service time drastically, meaning workshops can tend to more customers daily.

It’s the perfect tool for workshop owners and DIY car enthusiasts, and having one is a dream for many hobbyists. So, if you are looking to add this all-important tool to your armory, you might be wondering, “Where do I buy my bridge jack from?”

Where to Buy My Bridge Jack From?

Options galore when it comes to choosing the right place to buy a good quality bridge jack from StanDesign. From Walmart to online stores, you can explore several different options for a high-quality rolling bridge jack.

Here’s a short list of the places you can visit for your favorite tool:

  • You can try your local supply store or Walmart. They tend to have a variety of different equipment on sale and might turn up with the perfect bridge jack for your workshop.
  • Buying directly from a specialized equipment supplier makes sense because you get to choose from a wide range of products based on your exact requirements and budget.
  • The online marketplace bristles with sellers selling all kinds of stuff imaginable. Hence, it’s not hard to get your hands on a quality bridge jack in the online market. But make sure you are buying from bona fide sellers and not charlatans posing as one.
  • But the best way to buy a quality rolling bridge jack is directly from the manufacturer.

Why Buying Directly from the Manufacturer Makes Sense?

Nothing beats buying directly from a reputable rolling bridge jack manufacturer.

Here’s why:

  • You get the best deals on products, often better than what resellers or even wholesalers can offer.
  •  You establish a direct line of communication with the manufacturer. This means if your bridge jack starts acting up, you can directly ask the maker to address the issue and get it fixed in no time.
  • Manufacturers will often let you exchange old products with new ones at a nominal cost to sweeten the deal.

What more do you want?

The Stan Jack Advantage!

Assuming you own a lift, you already know the importance of rolling bridge jacks. A malfunctioning or leaking bridge jack is quite a headache and repairing one can be costly. Enter Stan Jacks!

  • Only the best for you! We design our products using the latest technology and the best quality materials to make them reliable and durable. Our bridge jacks last long, really long!
  • Choose between hydraulics and airbags: Lifting a loaded truck is no mean feat. That’s why bridge jacks need to be powered by precision-crafted hydraulic or pneumatic systems. Choose whichever system you think is the best fit for your garage.
  • We value safety! Stan Jacks have built-in locking mechanisms that engage at different stages of the lifting process, ensuring that your vehicle is always secure.
  • Dual Controls: We employ separate control buttons for lifting and lowering, ensuring that you are in charge of the whole process from start to finish.
  • Stackable Adapters: With so many different types of vehicles on the market, don’t you think it’s unwise to serve up a one-size-fits-all vehicle-lifting solution? We think so and that’s why Stan Jacks come with stackable adapters for all kinds of vehicle types and sizes.
  • Maneuverability is the name of the game! Stan Jacks come with roller bearing wheels for extra-smooth operation.
  • Looking good and keeping rust away are our top priorities! We know you love your workshop and want your tools to look the part. Stan Jacks come with a glossy antirust coating and galvanized components to keep rust away and look good at the same time.

Endnote:

It doesn’t matter where you buy your bridge jack from but the quality of your tool. It’s going to stay in your garage for quite a long time and see some serious use. So, it makes sense to trust manufacturers with a long history of manufacturing time-tested products. Choose wisely and put your faith in well-reviewed manufacturers.

Happy lifting!

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A Guide to Choosing the Best Truck Jack for Your Truck

So, you are a proud truck owner! One thing’s for certain: trucks don’t come cheap and truck owners love their vehicles. Timely servicing keeps trucks up and running for long and ensures a solid return on investment. When it comes to truck maintenance or upgrades, you need the proper tools to go about the business. And the truck jack is the one indispensable tool you can’t do without.

You’ll have noticed there’s a wide variety of truck jacks available on the market. But which one’s the perfect fit for your beast? In this article, we’ll cut the clutter and shed light on the key factors that’ll help you decide on the perfect heavy-duty floor jack, pit jack, or rolling jack for your truck. Read on!

Knowing your truck’s weight is crucial

Trucks are rugged vehicles built to haul around heavy loads across all kinds of terrain. Tarmac or no tarmac, trucks have to carry on performing their duties and this means they have a lot of chunky metal parts and reinforced sections for rigorous use and durability. All this adds to the weight of the vehicle, making trucks heavy – like real heavy!

Trucks can weigh anywhere between 3 and 25 tons, sometimes even more. So, how heavy is your truck? If you don’t know that, you can’t decide on the best truck jack for your vehicle. Truck jacks perform the all-important task of lifting vehicles for undercarriage repairs and maintenance. So, you need a tool that won’t buckle under the weight of your truck.

Heavy-duty truck jacks come with a weight capacity rating. This tells you about the load-bearing capabilities of the tool. Always go for a truck jack with a higher weight capacity than your truck’s weight. This will ensure a safe lifting operation and longevity of the jack. Savvy?

Now, let’s dive straight into the details of all the different jacks you can buy for your mean machine.

Heavy Duty Floor Jacks

Tough, compact, and user-friendly – that’s how you describe heavy-duty floor jacks. Floor jacks have been serving truck owners forever! These cool tools use a hydraulic system to amplify the pressure applied on their handlebars into the monstrous force required to lift big and bulky trucks. Heavy-duty floor jacks typically have a low collapsed profile for easy access to a truck’s undercarriage. Leveled trucks, lifted trucks, military vehicles, EVs – throw anything at them and they’ll perform equally well.

Stan Design offers you a wide variety of heavy-duty floor jacks with weight capacity ranging from 12 tons (the TJ12S Scorpion Floor Jack) to 25 tons (the MJ25 Scorpion Floor Jack).

Pit Jacks:

Quiz time! What keeps the fleets up and running all across North America? You guessed it right – it’s the intricate network of workshops dotting the landscape of Canada and the US.

Hundreds of thousands of truck owners in North America rely on truck workshops for maintenance and repair jobs. And the one tool these workshops rely on is the pit jack. These heavy-duty truck jacks are designed to fit into service pits and lift big and bulky trucks smoothly without compromising on safety.

Innovative products like the Scorpion Pit Jacks from Stan Design employ pneumatic systems to boost their hydraulic mechanisms, ensuring some serious weight capacity. For instance, the PJ35S Scorpion Pit Jack can lift trucks as heavy as 35,000 lbs.!

Pit jacks also have inbuilt safety mechanisms to ensure that vehicles are secured in their elevated position, and stackable adapters ensure that they suit every truck type thrown at them.

Rolling Jacks:

Workshops with car lifts prefer the rolling jack as a valuable tool. These jacks can slide under the lift and allow specific sections of the truck to be lifted for maintenance or repairs. Couple of things to consider before choosing a rolling jack:

  • Safety and efficiency are equally important. Make sure the rolling jack you’re planning to buy has a proper locking mechanism.
  • Reinforced parts made of high-grade steel – that’s what you’re looking for when buying a rolling jack. It ensures safety and longevity.

What to Look for in the Perfect Truck Jack

Material and Build Quality:

  • Truck jacks are made of steel. We all know that. But the quality of the alloy and the construction of the tool matter. Make sure your truck jack has a robust build strong enough to endure decades of heavy use.
  • What’s the biggest enemy of any tool? Moisture. Rust can wear down machine parts quickly, leading to critical failure. Make sure your truck jack comes coated with corrosion-resistant materials for longevity.
  • Reinforced components, a wide base, and sturdy lifting arms are what you are looking for in the perfect truck jack.

Lifting Speed and Efficiency:

A wise man once said, you can make up for lost money but not time. The longer your truck sits in the garage, the more time and business opportunities you waste. So, you need a truck jack that operates quickly and smoothly.

Portability and Storage:

Truckers are constantly on the move. So, it’s in their best interest to carry a heavy-duty floor jack that’s compact, reasonably light, and portable. A floor jack with a low collapsed profile can be a lifesaver for overloaded trucks with saggy suspension.

Safety Features:

We can go on and on all day on the importance of safety features. Can you trust your truck jack to keep you safe when working under the vehicle? Here are a few things to consider as safety features:

  • Safety valves.
  • Locking mechanisms.
  • Sturdy base.

Carrying jack stands is a good idea. They share the load on the jack, increasing the tool’s safety and longevity at the same time.

Endnote:

Buying a truck jack should be a one-time investment. Your favorite truck-lifting solution will go through a lot of abuse during its time in the garage. So, it better be made of high-quality materials. Whether you buy a heavy-duty floor jack, pit jack, or rolling jack, prioritize robustness, reliability, and safety. Always go for time-tested products manufactured by popular brands. Remember, saving a few dollars upfront doesn’t always prove to be a good decision in the long-term.

Happy lifting!

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What Type of Jack Do I Need for a Truck?

Trucks need periodic maintenance and repair to run smoothly and carry freight across the continent. So, truckers have to rely on workshops to keep their vehicles up and running. Which tool do the workshops rely on the most to service trucks? It’s the truck jack.

The type of Truck jacks are by far the most popular and effective vehicle servicing tools in the world. They use hydraulics to lift heavy trucks with minimum effort from the user. Once elevated, the truck’s undercarriage becomes accessible to technicians, aiding in servicing essential components like the transmission, exhaust system, and wheels.

Truck jacks come in many different varieties and weight capacities. Let’s look at the most popular iterations so that you can choose the perfect equipment for your workshop or garage.

1. The Heavy-duty Floor Jack

Hands down, this is the most popular truck jack on the market. Incredibly easy to operate, fast, efficient, and safe, the heavy-duty floor jack serves as the backbone of the car and truck service industry worldwide.

The floor jack’s lifting mechanism comprises a set of hydraulic cylinders filled with a viscous fluid, pistons, a pumping handle, and a lifting apparatus. When the operator pumps the handle, the hydraulic fluid transfers and compounds the pressure on the piston of the lifting apparatus and makes short work of lifting heavy vehicles.

When buying a heavy duty floor jack for your garage or workshop, look for the following attributes:

  • Always buy a truck jack with a greater weight capacity than the heaviest truck you are planning to lift. This way the jack won’t buckle under the weight of the vehicle and compromise the safety of the user and the vehicle.
  • What’s your truck’s ground clearance like? Is it a lifted truck or a standard one? These are two important questions you need to ask yourself before homing in on the truck jack with the right lift height.
  • The best floor jacks for cars, trucks, EVs, and other vehicles are made of strong and durable materials like high-tensile steel. This makes them last really long and give a great return on the investment.

2. The Bottle Jack

Why are bottle jacks called ‘bottle’ jacks? Well, they are shaped like bottles! That’s it. No surprises there. These stubby jacks are robust and designed for heavy-duty lifting. And like the floor jacks, bottle jacks utilize the power of hydraulics to lift big and bulky vehicles high enough for undercarriage repair and maintenance.

If you own a full-sized pickup truck or a large commercial vehicle, a bottle jack might be the tool you need. Its compact design and smaller footprint compared to a floor jack make a bottle jack easier to move around and store.

The only catch is that bottle jacks aren’t known to lift as high as floor jacks and might not be the right tool to work on lifted trucks or off-road vehicles.

3. Scissor Jacks for Small Trucks and Cars

Scissor jacks are cool mechanical devices that convert rotational motion into upward thrust, lifting cars and small trucks in the process. You must have one as part of your car’s standard toolkit.

Scissor jacks come in handy in case of roadside repairs like tire changing and undercarriage inspection. A light yet sturdy build and incredibly small footprint make these cool tools perfect for lifting cars in tight spaces and uneven surfaces.  But lifting loaded trucks is an absolute No for scissor jacks because they are simply not built to carry the weight of large and bulky vehicles.

4. Pit Jacks

Pit jacks have been keeping trucking fleets on the road for ages now. It’s impossible to imagine a truck or bus servicing workshop without a pit jack, and there’s a good reason for that.

Vehicles like large trucks and armored cars must take a lot of beating on their undercarriage due to the kind of terrain they normally have to endure. Only a pit jack has the robustness and lifting power to elevate these vehicles high enough for major undercarriage repair.

The only caveat is that these super-efficient tools need to be installed in dedicated service pits for them to operate. Despite their lack of mobility, pit jacks are tough and durable. Modern pit jacks rely on a combination of hydraulics and compressed air pumps for heavy lifting. They also have stackable adapters to accommodate all types of vehicles and subframes. So yes, you can trust a pit jack to lift anything you throw at it.

5. Rolling Bridge Jacks

Rolling bridge jacks are hydraulic devices designed to operate in tandem with four-post lifts. A set of roller bearings makes it easy to maneuver a bridge jack in a service pit.

Operating one is easy too. You just need to place the lifting apparatus of the jack under your vehicle and activate the hydraulic system and voila! Your vehicle is lifted high enough for easy access to the undercarriage. All modern bridge jacks use a combination of hydraulics and pneumatic pressure (compressed air) to lift cars and trucks. An intuitive control system aided by a locking mechanism makes the operation safe and easy.

Now that you know what’s selling, consider the following tips to home in on the perfect truck jack for your workshop:

6. Mind Your Truck’s Weight and Size

Before selecting a jack, it’s crucial to know the maximum weight of the trucks you are going to service. Check the manufacturer’s specifications for the maximum weight capacity of the truck jack you are planning to buy. Using a jack with insufficient capacity is a recipe for disaster.

Safety First: Use Jack Stands

Regardless of the jack type, always prioritize safety. Once your truck is lifted, secure it with jack stands. This provides an extra layer of protection, preventing accidents in case the jack fails.

Endnote:

Choosing a truck jack is a decision that can seriously impact your maintenance routine. Whether you opt for a scissor jack, heavy-duty floor jack, or a full-blown rolling bridge jack, make sure it aligns with your truck’s specifications. Remember, investing in the right tools ensures the longevity of your workshop business.

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How Stan Design Lifts Your Vehicle Service Business?

“Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.” – Archimedes

This famous quote by the ancient Greek mathematician and engineer captures the essence of what we do at Stan Design. We are a company that believes in the power of leverage, in the ability to lift anything with the right tools and techniques. We are a company that strives to provide you with the best solutions for your vehicle service needs, whether it is lifting, rotating, servicing, or repairing your vehicles.

But who are we, and what do we do? And more importantly, why should you choose us as your partner in your vehicle service business?

Our Story

We are Stan Design, the best truck and auto jack design and manufacturing company in Canada. Our story began over 25 years ago, with a vision of creating and delivering compact lifting solutions for cars, vans, SUVs, and heavy-duty vehicles that are safe, reliable, and stand the test of time.

We may have started small, but we had a big dream and a lot of determination. We wanted to make a difference in the vehicle service industry by providing innovative products that would make the lives of mechanics easier and safer.

Over the years, our team worked hard to develop new products and improve existing ones. We used only the finest accessories and the most advanced technology to ensure that our products were durable, robust, sophisticated, and innovative. A key component in our success was listening to our customers’ feedback and suggestions and adapting the products accordingly.

Today, Stan Design is a leading truck and auto jack design and manufacturing company in Canada, with a large factory, a dedicated staff, and a loyal customer base. We have a wide range of products and services that can help you lift any type of vehicle, from cars, vans, SUVs, to heavy-duty trucks, buses, trailers, and more. We also have pre-design services that allow you to customize your order according to your desired specifications. And we have support services that are always there for you whenever you need them.

Our Products

At Stan Design, we offer a variety of products that can help you lift any type of vehicle. Here are some of the products that we are proud to present to you:

  1. Scorpion Floor Jacks: Portable solutions for all your heavy-duty lifting needs designed to lift the whole front end or rear end in one go. Our floor jacks are made from high-grade steel and aluminium, with a low-profile design that allows easy access under any vehicle. They have a lifting capacity of up to 14 tons or 28,000 lbs and a maximum height of up to 36 inches. They also feature a dual hydraulic pump system that ensures fast and smooth operation.
  2. Scorpion Pit Jacks/Lifts: Jacks designed for use in heavy truck service pits or can also be used on above ground alignment ramp systems. Our pit jacks are ideal for lifting trucks, buses, and other large vehicles. They have a lifting capacity of up to 15.8 tons or 35000 lbs and a maximum height of 20 inches. They also feature an air-hydraulic system that provides precise and safe control.
  3. Rolling Bridge Jacks: Jacks that can be easily moved along the length of a four-post lift or a pit. Our rolling jacks are great for lifting vehicles from the center or the side, depending on your needs. They have a lifting capacity of up to 50,000 lbs and a maximum height of 11 inches. They also feature a locking mechanism that secures them in place.
  4. Fast Lube Tire Rotation Jacks: Affordable solutions for businesses to offer tire rotation services to their clients. Our tire rotation jacks are convenient for performing tire maintenance, inspection, and repair. They have a lifting capacity of up to 4 tons and an extended lifting height of up to 34.5 inches The jacks feature a pneumatic system that allows easy and smooth rotation.

What Makes Stan Design The Most Reliable Partner For All Your Lifting Needs

You may be wondering why you should choose us as your partner in your vehicle service business. What makes us different from other companies in this field? What are the benefits of working with us?

Let us tell you why choosing us is a smart decision:

Quality That Far Surpasses The Competition

You deserve the best, and that’s what we deliver. Our products are made from the finest materials and the most advanced technology, ensuring durability, robustness, sophistication, and innovation. You can trust our products to last longer, perform better, and look aesthetically stunning.

Affordable Products That Are A Great Investment For Your Business

You want to save money, and we help you do that. Our products are offered at competitive prices and discounts that suit your budget and needs. You can get the best quality products and services at an affordable cost, giving you more value for your money.

Noticeable Increase In Productivity And Efficiency

You want to work faster and smarter, and we enable you to do that. Our products are designed to make your lifting tasks easier and faster, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. Where conventional jacks take several minutes to lift any vehicle, our jacks can lift them in seconds with the press of a single button. You can save time, money, and effort by using our products, improving your productivity and efficiency.

Customizable Designs That Adapt To Your Needs

You have unique needs and preferences, and we cater to them. Our products can be customized according to your desired specifications, allowing you to get the perfect product for your unique situation. If you need a specific product that we do not offer, but you have a design for it in mind, we can help you bring that to life with our state of the art “Pre Design Services”. You can also choose from a wide range of products that can lift any type of vehicle, giving you more flexibility and options.

Round The Clock Support Even After The Purchase

You need support and guidance, and we provide them. Our support staff is always ready to assist you with any question or issue you may have. You can contact us anytime and get the best post-sale service possible. We also have a warranty policy that covers any defects or damages that may occur during normal use. We value your satisfaction and trust, and we aim to exceed your expectations.