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Column Footprint Comparisons

Column Footprint Comparisons

Feb 06, 2014 2 Post Lift Features 1

Fact: 9 out of 10 lift manufacturers use a 1/4” or 3/8” thick plate steel for their footprints. Only one manufacturer uses 3/4” thick steel plate for their columns “footprint”, Mohawk...
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Chain lifting or direct drive lifting vs. cable lifting

Chain lifting or direct drive lifting vs. cable lifting

Jan 10, 2014 2 Post Lift Features 3

Some lift companies use a single hydraulic cylinder and cable to raise both carriages. The single cylinder lifting method requires lifting power to the off-side post. To do this, cables or rarely...
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Lift Column Construction

Lift Column Construction

Jan 02, 2014 2 Post Lift Features 0

More than any other single feature, this is what makes a lift! In shocking contrast, many brands use 3/16” to 5/16” sheet metal that is put on a brake and bent to “form” their columns. Bent...
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