Whether you call them car lifts, auto lifts, vehicle lifts, garage lifts, hoists or other, their main purpose is for lifting cars and trucks for service or storage. Each auto lift design or model serves its own distinctive purpose which is why careful consideration must be made prior to the purchase of any automotive lifts.

Two-Post above ground lifts are frame contact styles which allow for virtually all service capabilities and leave wheels unobstructed for brake work, tire repairs etc. Four-Post lifts are drive on “runway” type vehicle lifts similar to those seen in muffler shops or quick lubes. Although four-post styles are convenient to use, without the proper accessory jacks, wheel service is difficult. Four-post lifts are a preferred choice for residential or commercial parking applications.

Lifting capacity should be carefully considered before making any auto lift purchase. In most cases, upgrading to a heavier lifting capacity is a minimal investment. Usually, money saved by choosing a lighter duty lift is quickly lost when having to turn business away.

Pay careful attention to all clearances in the installation area and recheck specifications shown on the sales material. Clearfloor two-post lifts (with overhead beam) have higher columns and usually range from 12’ to 14’ high. If your ceiling is lower, floor plate styles may accommodate your needs. Clearfloor two-post models have no cover plate on the floor to interfere with carts or hydraulic jacks and removes possible trip hazard. If you like the clearfloor feature but are concerned about limited raising height due to the beam overhead, we are capable of positioning the beam higher to better suit your needs.

Asymmetric two-post models feature rotated columns and long rear arms that position the elevated vehicle farther back allowing you to open the vehicle doors fully without contacting the column. Standard two-post lifts feature four equal length arms which centers the vehicle at the column near the vehicle center of gravity. Although there is still ample room to open vehicle doors on standard two-post lifts, it is simply more difficult to get full-opening of the doors.

Specialty vehicle lifts such as scissors lifts, four-post alignment lifts, low-rise lifts, mid-rise lifts and specialty parking lifts have specific applications and should be considered before making a selection.

BendPak manufactures muffler shop pipe benders and specialty commercial tubing benders for round or square tubing and pipe. We invite you to tour our web site and find out why BendPak continues to lead the industry in muffler shop pipe benders and specialty pipe bending technology. There you will find a wide range of applications such as: manual pipe benders, semi-auto pipe benders, and digital pipe benders to handle your every need.

BendPak manufactures innovative press style pipe bending machines designed to produce quality repeatable precision bends in seconds. All BendPak tube bending machines are operator friendly and can be preset for precise bend angles and are capable of bending thick or thin wall tubing.

BendPak pipe benders are designed for increased versatility and performance with a long list of standard features that include:

• Clampless swager - easy to use drop-in collars makes pipe swaging and tube end-finishing operations quick and efficient.
• Twist-lock tooling - quick change tooling saves time.
• Rigid frame - a rigid 6” x 6” x 3/8” welded steel tube is used for the main frame.
• Quick release bending dies - quick change tooling means faster set up times.
• State-of-the-art controls - three control options are available that best suit your needs.
• Clutter free bending area - controls are enclosed to keep the front obstruction free.
• Remote foot operated controls - our automatic models are equipped with remote foot switches for added operator convenience.
• Heat-treated tooling - all machined steel tooling is heat treated for greater service life.
• Convenient tool trays - keeps your tooling organized.
• 5 HP Motor - a large 5 HP Baldor® energy efficient motor is used for maximum performance.
• High speed pump - a direct-drive high speed pump is available as an option for high-speed performance.
• Single enclosed bottom cylinder - this single bottom cylinder applies pressure evenly to the back gates and because it is hidden, does not interfere with the tubing.
• Large capacity reservoir - a large fluid reservoir keeps the hydraulic oil running cooler and contamination to a minimum.