OTC introduces lightweight aluminum jacks, stands

WARREN, Mich. — Bosch Group has introduced OTC stands, jacks and jack packs, constructed with lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum, for the North American market.

The new OTC racing service jacks help lift vehicles faster and higher and offer two different weight capacities for shop needs:

  • OTC 1546 3-Ton Aluminum Racing Service Jack, with a minimum height of 3.6 inches with saddle removed and a maximum height of 19.2 inches; and
  • OTC 1532A 2-Ton Aluminum Racing Service Jack with a minimum height of 3.4 inches with saddle removed and maximum height of 18-5/8 inches.

Side handles on the jacks allow for easy transport and loading for mobile service calls, the company said.

Other features include: quick-lift hydraulic cylinders to raise vehicles quickly with fewer pumps; a 4-ft. padded lower handle to protect rocker and door panels and offer maximum leverage to lift vehicles; and a rubber saddle to protect the vehicle's undercarriage and prevent slipping.

The jacks meet new PASE standards.

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The new OTC lightweight jack stands offer an adjustable, broad range of holding heights with two different load capacities available:

  • OTC 1596 3-Ton Aluminum Jack Stands with a minimum height of 9.5 inches; maximum holding height of 15.6 inches; and
  • OTC 1582A 2-Ton Aluminum Jack Stands with a minimum height of 9.5 inches; maximum holding height of 15.16 inches.

The stands come equipped with six different holding positions and a flat, round base to stay steady and not dig into soft surfaces like asphalt, the company said. A seven-inch base and two-inch saddle securely holds a vehicle's frame or undercarriage to offer firm support during repair.

The stands meet new ANSI/PASE standards.

OTC Jack Packs offer two different capacities:

  • OTC 1547 3-Ton Aluminum Jack Pack, which includes the OTC 1546 Service Jack and OTC 1596 Jack Stands; and
  • OTC 1533A 2-Ton Aluminum Jack Pack, which includes the OTC 1532A Service Jack and OTC 1582A Jack Stands

For more information, visit www.OTCTools.com.

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