Tag: modern hydraulic jacks

Modern hydraulic jacks are great tools that come in handy when you need a quick fix for a rundown tire. They can help you get easy oil changes too. And this is apart from their fundamental purpose of lifting, suspending, and lowering heavy vehicles for the purpose of servicing and maintenance. Basically, for automotive needs, jacks are your go to. 

Much has been spoken about the variety of industries that modern hydraulic jacks serve- 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. 

But do we know where these handy tools came from- their evolution? In this blog, we are going to take up something new- the history of jacks. We will speak about ancient jacks and modern hydraulic jacks before going on to discuss a major player in the market and its cutting-edge products. 

Ancient Jacks– Leverage Tools of the Past 

Did you know that the personal name Jack came in the sixteenth century to be used as a colloquial word for ‘a man (of low status)’? From here, the word was ‘applied to things which in some way take the place of a lad or man or save human labour’. 

Then, the Oxford English Dictionary came to define jack in the sense ‘a machine, usually portable, for lifting heavy weights by force acting from below’ from 1679. So, jacks as we know them today, are not exactly ancient, except in the operation process of the rudimentary lifting purposes they still solve. 

It was only with the Industrial Revolution of the mid-nineteenth century that automobiles started becoming more accessible to a larger population, thanks to the introduction of assembly lines and mass production. The larger consumption of cars gave rise to an organized process of jack production. 

At this time standardization of jack designs also took place. The similarity and increased specialization in design ensured compatibility with various car models and accommodate the unique weights of them. 

Some of the earliest types of car jacks are screw jacks, ratchet jacks, scissor jacks, and lever jacks. Thanks to Pascal’s law of fluid mechanics though, we have easier and more convenient modern hydraulic jacks available today. There are other variants in operation too- like, air powered and electrical jacks. 

Modern Hydraulic Jacks 

Fluid mechanics, or Pascal’s principle, is the foundation for modern hydraulic jack operations. In essence, according to the law, if you squeeze one part of a fluid, the effect propagates to all other parts of the fluid, making modern hydraulic jacks work. 

Some of the modern types of hydraulic jacks are floor jacks, pit jacks, rolling bridge jacks, fast lube jacks, heavy-duty military-grade truck jacks, etc. Read more about modern hydraulic jacks here.

Stan Design Inc.- Key Player in Jack Industry

Modern hydraulic jacks are a product of cutting-edge technology meeting innovative, usable and functional requirements in the design landscape. Stan Design Inc. is one such business that manufactures modern hydraulic jacks to meet the custom requirements of today’s customers.

And we do it without pinching your pockets. No, we do not offer cheap product prices because we do not compromise on the quality of our jacks- right from the component parts which are assorted individually and brought together to be painted in rust-free power coat to the finished jack itself.

However, our already affordable entry price points allow us to aid you in reaping the long-term benefits of investing in one of our products. Yes, that is right- our products are not just a one-time purchase, they are an investment for our clientele, which we continue to loyally serve even post-purchase.

Stan Design Inc. Modern Hydraulic Jack Models

Floor Jacks  

Scorpion TJ12S  

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./ 12 Tons  

• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height 

• Lifts Over 15.75”  

Scorpion TJ12SL  

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./ 12 Tons  

• Only 7.5’’ Collapsed Height  

• Lifts Over 15”  

Scorpion TJ14  

• Capacity- 28,000 lbs./ 14 Tons  

• Only 8.25” Collapsed Height  

• Lifts Over 20”  

Scorpion TJ12E  

• Capacity- 24,000 lbs./ 12 Tons  

• Only 8’’ Collapsed Height  

• Lifts Over 15.75”  

• 2 Extendable Arms  

Scorpion MJ25  

• Capacity- 25,000 lbs./ 12.5 Tons  

• Lifts Over 36”  

• Extendable Beam with Stackable Adapters Designed for All Military Vehicle Applications  

Pit Jacks  

Scorpion PJ15  

• Capacity – 15,000 lbs.  

• Dual Hydraulics Arms  

• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”  

• Size – 34” Wide  

• Expandable Size – 42” Wide  

Scorpion PJ25  

• Capacity – 25,000 lbs.  

• Dual Hydraulics Arms  

• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”  

• Size – 34” Wide  

• Expandable Size – 42” Wide  

Scorpion P12S  

• Capacity – 12,000 lbs.  

• Dual Hydraulics Arms  

• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”  

• Size – 31” Wide  

• Expandable Size – 46” Wide  

Scorpion PJ15S  

• Capacity – 25,000 lbs.  

• Dual Hydraulics Arms  

• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”  

• Size – 31” Wide  

• Expandable Size – 46” Wide  

Scorpion PJ25S  

• Capacity – 25,000 lbs.  

• Dual Hydraulics Arms  

• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”  

• Size – 32” Wide  

• Expandable Size – 46” Wide  

Scorpion Installed Tire Service Lift  

• Installed Version of TJ12  

• Designed to lift vehicle across axle  

• Capacity – 25,000 lbs.  

• Dual Hydraulic Arms  

• Built-in safety lock  

• Extended Lifting Height – over 20”  

• Incredible value for money  

Available Models  

• TJ12AG – Above Ground  

• TJ12SG – Semi-in-Ground  

• TJ12IG – In-Ground  

• Extended Lifting Height – Over 20” 

Bridge Jacks  

StanJack J6000H  

• Capacity – 6,000 lbs.  

• Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

• Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”  

StanJack J7000L  

• Capacity – 7,000 lbs.  

• Heavy-Duty Air Bag  

• Extended Lifting Height – Over 10.25”  

• Lowest Collapsed Height – Only 7”  

StanJack J7500H  

• Capacity – 7,500 lbs.  

• Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

• Extended Lifting Height – Over 10.25”  

• Lowest Collapsed Height – Only 7”  

StanJack J9000H  

• Capacity – 9,000 lbs.  

• Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

• Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”  

StanJack J12000H  

• Capacity – 12,000 lbs.  

• Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

StanJack J15000H  

• Capacity – 15,000 lbs.  

• Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

• Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”  

StanJack J18000H  

• Capacity – 18,000 lbs.  

• Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

StanJack J25000H  

• Capacity – 25,000 lbs.  

• Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

StanJack J35000H  

• Capacity – 35,000 lbs.  

• Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

StanJack J50000H  

• Capacity – 50,000 lbs.  

• Heavy-Duty Hydraulics  

Fast Lube Jacks  

Pit Jacks J7500HFL  

• Capacity – 75,000 lbs.  

• Narrow 34.5” Top Beam  

• Heavy Duty Hydraulics  

Pit Jacks J7000LFL  

• Capacity – 7,000 lbs.  

• Narrow 34.5” Top Beam  

• Heavy Duty Hydraulics  

Pit Jacks J9000HFL  

• Capacity –9,000 lbs.  

• Narrow 34.5” Top Beam  

• Heavy Duty Hydraulics  

Tire Service Lifts LM9000P  

• Capacity –9,000 lbs.  

• Extended Lift height – 33”  

• Dual hydraulic cylinders with full equalization  

• Podium Style Control Panel  

• Multi-position lock with air release  

• Operate with a single button