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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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Importance of Load Capacity in Jack Selection

The load capacity of different jack types is determined by the amount of weight it is designed to carry. Based on the mode of operation of a jack type, whether mechanical or hydraulic, its load capacity may vary widely. 

Usually measured in pounds or kilograms, a typical jack type has a load capacity ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 pounds (about 2267.96 kg), with heavy-duty jack models handling up to 10,000 pounds (about 4535.92 kg) of weight. 

The importance of load capacity in selecting a jack type is great because it directly affects the health of the lifting, suspending and lowering process, as well as the safety of the personnel and the vehicle involved. 

In other words, if a smaller jack is employed to lift heavy trucks beyond the load capacity of the jack, for instance a generic floor jack or scissor jack, then it is bound to fumble the process and damage your vehicle and may inflict indirect but severe bodily harm to the people nearby. 

On the other hand, even using a heavy-duty jack for lifting small cars is not recommended. Even though it might sound like a harmless idea, in our experience such cases reduce the speed of lifting when smaller weights are involved. 

Since the jacks have heavier infrastructure for lifting small cars, knee-jerk reactions within the machinery allow sustained injuries on the car being lifted. 

Jack Types and Load Capacities

The above discussion paves the way for comparing the most common jack types and their different load capacities. 

  1. Floor Jack – These are the most popular jack types used in lifting heavy weights, be it small cars or heavy-duty military-grade trucks. Their load capacities vary according to the type of car they are used to lift. For instance, the Scorpion floor jacks by Stan Design Inc. are built to lift anywhere from 24000 lbs.- 28000 lbs. 
  2. Fast Lube Jack – These are manually operated machines that aid in tire servicing like tire rotation, lube servicing etc., transforming your commercial garage into a proper automobile station. For instance, the fast lube jacks by Stan Design Inc. are built to lift anywhere from 6000 lbs.- 9000 lbs. 
  3. Rolling Bridge Jack – These jacks allow a special type of lifting, by aiding automobile lift systems found in big garages. These are very costly and are prone to malfunction. For instance, the rolling bridge jacks by Stan Design Inc. are built to lift anywhere from 6000 lbs.- 50000 lbs. 
  4. Pit Jack – These tools are jacks specially designed for fitting into service pits of commercial garages or automotive shops. For instance, the pit jacks by Stan Design Inc. are built to lift anywhere from 12000 lbs.- 35000 lbs. Not only that, but they are also built with powerful air motors for lifting in a few seconds. 

Calculating Load Requirements

Calculating Load Requirements 

Calculating the load capacity for jack types involves understanding the mechanics of the jack and the weight it needs to support. This is the part where it gets technical. 

Here is a basic formula to calculate the force required for a jack without considering friction:

F=2πRQp

Where:

  • ( F ) is the effort force at the end of the arm or handle (in lb or N) 
  • ( Q ) is the weight or load (in lb or N) 
  • ( p ) is the pitch – distance or lead of thread in one turn (in inches or m) 
  • ( R ) is the lever-arm radius (in inches or m) 

We will not bore you further with information that you need not confuse yourself with. This should be taken into account by manufacturers before they design jack variants for specialized processes. 

In fact, this is an important step in distinguishing whether your provider understands your requirements and can furnish you with the right tool or not.

Factors Affecting Load Capacity

There are several common factors that affect the load capacity of all jack types. Below we will discuss 3 of these which are comprehensive enough to be applicable universally. 

  1. Mode of Operation – Whether the jack operates on a mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, air motor powered, hybrid, or any other mode greatly affects its load capacity. This happens because some jacks require mechanical hand pumping to lift a particular load while other modern and more efficient lifting systems like hydraulic jacks can lift loads easily within a few seconds with the push of a button or two.  
  2. Environmental Factors – Where the jack is placed- that is, its immediate physical environment- before and after its use is extremely important in determining not only its load capacity but also its longevity. A dirty and damp environment will often cause oxidation and lead to corrosion of parts, rendering the tool unsafe to use or worse, virtually ineffective. 
  3. Build Material – This determines the load capacity of each jack type, along with other physical attributes like its size and portability. Whether a jack is made of high-grade steel with fine iron bearings or regular plastic material determines how much load it can lift. Also, a bigger jack can lift heavier loads and vice versa. 

Stan Design Inc. Jack Types with Different Load Capacities 

Stan Design Inc. is the most reputable and trusted name in the truck jacking industry in Canada and North America. 

With over 25+ years of experience in the field of designing and manufacturing jacks like floor jacks, pit jacks, rolling bridge jacks, fast lube jacks, etc., they are the masters of understanding your requirements- whether for personal or commercial use- and helping you accordingly. 

You can browse the second section of this blog itself to arm yourself with crucial information about the load capacities of their different jack types. 

Not only do they provide jack types with a wide range of load capacity, but they also manufacture jacks in both air bags and hydraulic design variants. 

This empowers you to load and lift your vehicles effortlessly and safely without feeling a hole burning through your pockets!