All types of lifts for all types of work
Let’s explore the types of lifts most common to tire service.
Vehicle lifting: Intro
Most tire service work requires lifting equipment to get a vehicle off the ground to allow a service professional access to perform the work required.
When performing service work, you’re not just lifting tons of metal and mechanicals off the ground you’re also lifting your customers’ livelihood, their biggest investment, their freedom and, in some cases, their true love. Read More
VEHICLE LIFTING SUBCATEGORIES
Type of Lift · Commercial Jack Stands · Safety · Lift Points · Commercial Jacks
Jack stands for commercial tire service
The process of jacking, lifting and supporting tractors and trailers has resulted in more fatal accidents than any other aspect of truck tire and wheel service, according to industry data. Most of these accidents were the result of technicians' failure to use the proper procedures and/or equipment, specifically jack stands.
Tips and recommendations for lifting safety
Two main factors influence lift safety: the operator and the equipment.
The gravity of proper lift points
Using a vehicle lift requires you to respect the law – the Law of Gravity. You do this by knowing, applying and using the correct lift points for that vehicle in your bay
Safety essentials when using jack stands
When lifting a commercial truck, tractor or trailer, it is essential to understand the proper way to jack and lift these types of vehicles. There are two types of lifting devices commonly used for commercial vehicles: hydraulic jacks and air-over-hydraulic jacks.
Recommendations for using a jack
For commercial tire service work, determining the best lift and support points for the axle when using jacks and jack stands –- note that every vehicle is different.
