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Is your shop ready
for a service EVolution?
For extra strength and peace of mind, BendPak strategically increased
the high-strength steel used in critical load-holding components and
invented an Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System (ASARS) designed
to prevent dangerous, unplanned movement of the lift arms. ASARS
offers twice as much holding grip as traditional systems and can
withstand more than 2,000 pounds of side force if an improperly
spotted vehicle shifts during service.
AP Series lifts are the most customizable, versatile two-post lifts
BendPak has ever made, providing excellent return on investment.
They offer the convenience of wide or narrow installation and their
BI-METRIC swing arms enable a single lift to be used for both symmetric
and asymmetric lifting. A choice of heights can accommodate
cars, SUVs and even high-roof cargo vans - regardless of powertrain.
The auto industry is investing more than $1 trillion into shifting
new vehicle production from internal combustion power to electric.
Forecasters estimate EVs could account for up to one third of the North
American market by 2029. And with dozens of electric models from
domestic and import brands already on the road, chances are good
that if you haven't yet had an EV in your shop, you will soon enough.
Whether you're planning to handle battery swaps or just routine EV
maintenance, investing in technical training and equipment will ensure
you're ready when the time comes.
How to lift
Most EVs are designed with their high-voltage batteries under the
vehicle. The battery packs are large - taking up most of the undercarriage
- and heavy. As a result, the OEM-recommended lifting points
are often on the far edges of the vehicle frame.
To safely lift an EV, you'll need a vehicle lift with sufficient rated
capacity and the capability to engage with the lifting points. Leading
equipment manufacturer BendPak, Inc. has re-engineered its two-post
lifts to meet the challenges of EV service.
The new BendPak AP Series two-post lifts feature a patent-pending
swing arm design that offers greater extension and retraction than
ever to reach even the most difficult lifting points. And their low profile
means you can access both in-close and far-out lifting points without
damaging vehicle ground effects.
How to lower
To ergonomically remove a high-voltage battery pack, you'll want
to invest in a lifting table. BendPak's new Mobi-EVS™ battery pack
and powertrain lifting system makes it easy to lift, lower and position
high-voltage batteries, as well as internal combustion engines,
transmissions, fuel tanks, transaxle assemblies and more. Its compact
design and easy-glide swivel casters let this space-saving scissor lift
move effortlessly throughout the shop.
The Mobi-EVS delivers wireless, rechargeable electric/hydraulic operation
which improves operator efficiency by eliminating the need for
a manual hand crank or foot pump. Its twin-cylinder design provides
maximum load stability for lifting and lowering, while an automatic
safety lock system secures a massive 4,000 pounds at working heights
up to 75 " . The Mobi-EVS also comes standard with an impact-resistant
UHMW protective cover on the lift table.
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Santa Paula, CA 93060 USA
(800) 253-2363
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