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Prevent Downtime

Your two post lifts are integral to the ongoing operation of your shop. You can’t afford lengthy downtimes or unsafe work areas. Allpart has the parts professionals and experts to ensure you’re getting the right parts and keeping your lift up and running.

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Solutions for Maintenance and Repair

  • Inspect your lifts to maintain industry standards
  • Service lifts regularly before issues get serious
  • Avoid unwanted downtime and expensive repairs

Preventative lift maintenance can be done daily and is easily accomplished. If you find your lift in need of repair, Allpart is here to help.

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Use our Check-Up Charts to identify lift problems and find the right fix. If you spot one of these issues, schedule service immediately and contact Allpart Supply to provide the parts you need to get back on track.

Cables and Sheaves

Problems:

  1. Stretched rope. Check rope diameter.
  2. Frayed cables
  3. Corrosion and kinks in the cable rope (Examine rope.)

Causes:

  1. Sheaves worn
  2. Sheave shafts bent
  3. Latches not working properly (due to worn or missing springs)
  4. Only one carriage lifting
  5. Lift overloaded

Solutions:

  1. Replace cable set.
  2. Inspect and replace worn/binding sheaves as needed.
  3. Repair safety latch, springs, and release cables.

Lift Leaks

Problems:

  1. Leaks of any kind pertaining to the lift
  2. Cylinder seals blown or leaking
  3. Cylinders leaking
  4. Tanks cracked
  5. Hoses have pin holes or broken fittings
  6. Lowering valve – power unit leaks

Causes:

  1. Lift kept under pressure for long periods of time
  2. Lift not lowering on to locks
  3. Damage from extreme weather
  4. Power unit fluid not changed
  5. Cylinder pitting from fluid contamination
  6. Cylinder seals worn
  7. Hydraulic system topped off using incorrect fluids
  8. Hoses worn, improperly routed, or overtightened
  9. Fittings loose

Solutions:

  1. Replace leaking hoses.
  2. Replace worn/leaking cylinders with new assembly.
  3. Flush and replace hydraulic system fluid with OEM recommended fluid.

Arm Restraints

Problems:

  1. Restraints not properly engaging
  2. Gears on restraints flattened
  3. Restraints not meshing properly
  4. Restraints don’t pass ALI 150 lb. testing

Causes:

  1. Gears bent from mishandling (hammer blows)
  2. Vehicle running into arm

Solutions:

  1. Replace arm restraint gears as a set.
  2. Install new arm restraint sliders and gear racks.
  3. Inspect sing arms for binding.

Lift Pads

Problems:

  1. Rubber worn
  2. Rubber pads missing
  3. Hardware missing

Causes:

  1. Wear over time
  2. Vehicle lifted from pinch welds
  3. Vehicle lifted from improper lifting points (hot motor, bolts)

Solutions:

  1. Replace rubber pads as sets.
  2. Inspect foot weldments and replace as needed.

Standard Truck Adapters for Automotive Lifts

Problems:

  1. Adapters missing entirely/nowhere to be found
  2. Adapters not used when required
  3. Inappropriate objects (ex: 2x4s) used as adapters

Causes:

  1. Components/tools not returned to proper places
  2. Adapter function and necessity not known/understood

Solutions:

  1. Replace proper adatpers as per OEM recommendations.
  2. Remove from service incorrect/worn truck adapters.
  3. Re-Educate lift operators of safe lifting procedures.

Overhead Limit

Problems:

  1. Limit switch not working

Causes:

  1. Switch bad
  2. Cable busted/missing
  3. Wiring bad
  4. Bar missing or not touching switch

Solutions:

  1. Replace inoperative overhead switch assembly.
  2. Adjust overhead cut of activation bar system.
  3. Verify safe operation

Power Units

Problems:

  1. Signs of leaking
  2. Loads lifted improperly – power unit weakness
  3. Lowering valve not holding pressure
  4. Motor humming or making noises
  5. Switch or breaker bad

Causes:

  1. Fluid not changed on a regular basis
  2. Improper fluid used when changing or topping off
  3. Lift kept under pressure for long periods of time
  4. Lift not lowering on to locks
  5. Exposure to extreme weather

Solutions:

  1. Install new power unit
  2. Flush hydraulic system with proper fluid as per OEM specifications

Latches

Problems:

  1. Latches not working or engaging
  2. Audible air leaks
  3. Latch not engaging
  4. Cables not adjusted/equalized properly

Causes:

  1. Springs and nother parts missing
  2. Cable not hooked up properly
  3. Objects (like screwdrivers) used to hold latches open
  4. Air cylinders missing or non-functioning
  5. Fittings or air lines missing

Solutions:

  1. Replace worn latches, springs, and release mechanisms.
  2. Adjust latch release from proper function.
  3. Install new air cylinder and verify proper function.

Numerous lift issues are a direct result of improper lift maintenance. Many garages and maintenance facilities postpone lift service because serious issues are not immediately visible or diagnosed and corrected without temporarily disabling the lift, causing unwanted downtime.

Without annual lift inspections and periodic preventive maintenance, lift damage may become so severe that costly repairs or lift replacement may be required. Allpart is here to help shops avoid expensive repairs and improve lift safety with this list of best ways to discover lift problems. Allpart has the parts and solutions to keep lifts running at full capacity.

If employees spot any of these conditions on a two post lift, schedule service immediately and contact Allpart Supply for the parts you need for a functioning and secure automotive lift.

Avoid Costly Repairs

You don’t want to be in a situation where you have an expensive repair or an unsafe shop for your employees. We are here to help you avoid both. Allpart can help you identify problems and provide you with solutions to keep your lift and business running smoothly.

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