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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

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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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Why Hydraulic Pit Jacks are Essential for Heavy-Duty Truck Maintenance

Hydraulic pit jacks or heavy-duty pit jacks are tools for lifting vehicles off the ground. Along with floor jacks, and other types of truck jacks like bridge jacks, rolling jacks, etc., heavy-duty pit jacks are useful for the full course of lifting, suspending and lowering vehicles for the purpose of servicing and maintenance. 

These heavy-duty truck jacks come in a variety of operating mechanisms, like hydraulics, mechanical, electrical, digitized, air motorized, hybrid, among others. These innovative power options will allow you to choose the best fit for your tailored requirements. Cutting-edge technology along with usable and functional design is shaping the automotive landscape today. 

There are several reasons why this is so. For starters, customers are demanding more efficiency and effectiveness over any other features that traditional jack manufacturers had been offering for long. Affordable entry price points and safety measures along with enhanced durability are only head starts today. 

For the full heavy-duty truck maintenance experience, pit jacks are needed that can save the time and energy of the people using them, and for industry, the companies employing the personnel wielding them. Commercial garages are no longer ready to lose hours over cumbersome lifting, and the risks attached to it. 

 

Hydraulic Pit Jacks and Their Importance for Heavy-Duty Truck Maintenance 

Fluid mechanics, or Pascal’s principle, is the foundation for hydraulic pit 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. 

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 hydraulic pit jacks‘ function. 

The following general components of a hydraulic system of operation—hydraulic oil, reservoir, 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—will help us comprehend the basic operation of a hydraulic pit jack. 

The actual part of the hydraulic pit jack that stores the hydraulic liquid or pump oil when not in use is called the reservoir, buffer, or oil tank. To stop an unintentional oil flow, the control valve remains closed when the hydraulic pit jack is not in use. 

The heavy weight or load must be raised by the piston. Usually, the handle or pump lever attached to it can be moved to mechanically activate it. The fluid inside the hydraulic pit jacks’ buffer tank or reservoir experiences pressure buildup from this movement. 

The hydraulic pit jacks’ adjacent compartment, which is the reservoir or buffer tank holding the fluid or pump oil, experiences a build-up of pressure when the handle or lever of the pump with piston or plunger is mechanically lowered or raised. 

The hydraulic pit jack’s main cylinder, or ram, emerges from the main body with the force needed to lift the load thanks to the pressure that was created and allowed to pass through a check valve. 

The oil is transferred from the pump through the check valve and into the main cylinder, or the ram, which emerges from the hydraulic pit jack body, by means of this applied pressure. Ultimately, the release valve generates the necessary lifting force and raises the load by releasing the built-up pressure, allowing the ram to be easily retracted and lowered while carrying a load. 

 

What is Stan Design Inc.? 

There are truck jacks on the market that don’t require jack stands. No, they won’t break the bank. In fact, long-term, they really end up being more economical. For longer-lasting, better-performing, and aesthetically stunning products, their manufacturers employ the best materials and cutting-edge technologies.

Stan Design Inc. Is one such, which has been in the business for more than 25 years. They produce the highest-quality lifting solutions by fusing the science of manufacturing with the art of creative design. Using a hydraulic system, their truck jacks provide a secure way to raise, lower, and suspend your heavy vehicles for upkeep and repairs.

Heavy-duty truck jacks help customers in a variety of industries, including 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.

Experts that use heavy-duty truck jacks find great value in them. Truck jacks do this by lifting and transporting all kinds of heavy weights, industrial loads, vehicles, and machinery equipment for clamping.

 

Stan Design Inc. Scorpion 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” 

 

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Maximizing Efficiency in Fast Lube Shops with Rolling Pit Jacks

Vehicle jacks like heavy-duty military-grade jacks or hydraulic pit jacks like fast lube rolling pit jacks, all serve one purpose. Lifting, suspending, and lowering heavy weight vehicles and cars securely, while maintaining the safety of the personnel involved. 

These tools are applicable to various usages and boast functional features that we will now discover. 

Fast Lube Pit Jacks– Uses and Advantages 

1. Tire Rotation- Rolling pit jacks or fast lube rolling pit jacks are used to rotate tires in commercial garages, automotive shops, and in the convenience of homes. Tire rotation allows tires to be rotated so that wear and tear occurs evenly and does not affect the long-term performance of the car, while enhancing its longevity. 

2. Lube Service- Fast lube rolling pit jacks are, as the name suggests, primarily involved in the lubrication process of vehicles. It is a vehicle maintenance service that involves checking and replacing lubricants used on the chassis, oils within the lubrication system, and inspections and tests to ensure the correct functioning of automatic lubrication systems. 

3. Fluid Changes- Following from the point above, fast lube rolling pit jacks are excellent companions for personnel and individuals looking for changing or cleaning car lubrication system fluids. These include oil and filter change, tire pressure & condition check, check of under bonnet fluids (cooling system, brakes, clutch where applicable), hoses, lights and a general good look under the vehicle (CV joints, brake hoses, exhaust and suspension, etc.). 

4. Lift System Operations- Rolling pit jacks are often required to work in conjunction with one or more than one jack of its kind, on a lift system. Also called 4 post lifts, these systems are mechanical lifting systems that rely on 4 posts to lift a piece of equipment or vehicle to a specified height for work. They are a common sight in commercial garages and automotive shops where heavy-duty or military-grade vehicle owners are the typical clientele. 

How Rolling Pit Jacks Enhance Lube Shop Efficiency? 

By offering tire rotation and tire service to your customers, you can generate more revenue and profit for your business. According to industry statistics, you can make at least $24,000 per year by offering tire rotation to your customers. That’s a lot of money for a small investment. 

Rolling pit jacks or fast lube garage jacks are the type of jacks that make tire rotation, lube and tire service possible. How? They are made of high-quality materials and components, and often boast innovative features that make them easy to use and safe to operate by fitting your pit and choices. 

Because of the ease and convenience fast lube pit jacks offer, the personnel can use them in a time-efficient manner, optimizing the overall time cost of the garage and increasing maximizing its efficiency. These jacks are also very safe to use, decreasing the possibility of harm inflicted on the personnel handling them. 

The cost-effective component of using fast lube rolling pit jacks also adds to its allure, especially for commercial usage and clients. However, it has long-term dividends for its individual users too. If maintained correctly and stored carefully, these jacks can be used for a long time with little or no improvement costs. 

Product Recommendations 

Stan Design Inc. Pit Jacks J6000HFL 

  • Capacity- 6,000 lbs. 

  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam 

  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics 

  • Extended Lifting Height 

  • Lowest Collapsed Height 

Stan Design Inc. Pit Jacks J7500HFL 

  • Capacity- 75,000 lbs. 

  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam 

  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics 

  • Extended Lifting Height 

  • Lowest Collapsed Height 

Stan Design Inc. Pit Jacks J7000LFL 

  • Capacity- 7,000 lbs. 

  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam 

  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics 

  • Extended Lifting Height 

  • Lowest Collapsed Height 

Stan Design Inc. Pit Jacks J9000HFL 

  • Capacity- 9,000 lbs. 

  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam 

  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics 

  • Extended Lifting Height 

  • Lowest Collapsed Height 

Stan Design Inc. 

Stan Design Inc. has been in the field of automotive jacks for over 25 years, which empowered them to research, design, develop and manufacture the Scorpion fast lube equipment with unparalleled safety features in Scorpion products used for proper oil change procedures and specialized oil handling solutions. 

Using the most advanced technology, by adhering to the strictest safety and quality standards in the industry, their fast lube jacks not only look aesthetically stunning, last longer, or perform better, but are also tested and certified by reputable organizations such as CSA Group, UL, CE, ISO, etc. 

Along with these features, their state-of-the-art machines and a crew of highly skilled and experienced engineers and mechanics and policies like warranties and after-sales support make them the most trusted jack manufacturers in Canada and North America. 

Stan Design Inc. Fast Lube Rolling Pit Jack Features 

  1. Safety- Safety features in Stan Design Inc. fast lube pit jacks include an in-built 3-stage locking mechanism system that engages automatically at different heights, excluding the requirement of any extra stands or chocks to secure the vehicle. 

  1. Operability- The Stan Design Inc. fast lube pit jack comes in 2 variants- powered by dual hydraulic cylinders or powerful inflatable air bags- to lift your heavy vehicle in seconds without the need for rigorous mechanical hand pumping. 

  1. Convenience- The Stan Design Inc. fast lube pit jack lifts your vehicle with the touch of a button, well two- one to lift and one to lower- attached to a detachable remote-control pendant, and an extendable pull handle that makes it simple to position the jack under the vehicle. 

  1. Maneuverability- All the Stan Design Inc. fast lube pit jacks have four full floating casters or wheels, made of special roller bearings that reduce friction and wear, allowing for easy rolling and maneuvering. 

  1. Durability- The Stan Design Inc. fast lube pit jack is made of high-grade fine steel material and coated with a high gloss powder paint, along with zinc plated components and accessories that resist oxidation, deterioration, corrosion and rust, while enhancing their durability. 

  1. Cost-effective- The Stan Design Inc. fast lube pit jacks start from as low as $4000 and allow you to offer lube and tire service to your customers, generating at least $24,000 per year. 

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