lifting equipment frame contact hoist alignment rack and hoist floor jacks engine hoist transmission...
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LIFTING EQUIPMENT
• Frame contact hoist
• Alignment rack and hoist
• Floor jacks
• Engine hoist
• Transmission jack
Frame Contact Hoist
• Hydraulic-pneumatic device for lifting almost any vehicle.
• Has an 8,000 lbs. Capacity.
• Can be used with full frame, unibody or space frame vehicles.
Frame Contact Hoist Controls
• Metal lever controls air pressure in and out.
• Green level controls oil and raises or lowers vehicle.
Alignment Rack
• Used for alignment or as a general purpose hoist.
• Hydraulically operated it has an 8,000 lbs. Capacity.
• Can lift most any vehicle that fits.
Alignment Rack Controls
• Electrically operated by a simple up and down switch.
• You must release the safety catch to let vehicle down.
Floor Jacks
• Hydraulically operated.
• Good for lifting one wheel.
• Always use a axle safety stand if you are going under the vehicle.
Using the Floor Jack
• Use on the side of the car.
• In back of the front wheel.
• In front of the back wheel.
• Use a jack stand also if you are going under the car!
Transmission Jack
• Used to remove transmissions primarily but is also used to remove fuel tanks and other under car repairs.
Engine Hoist
• It’s the only way to easily move very heavy engines around.
COMPRESSED AIR TOOLS
AIR SUPPLY LOCATIONS
• Seven locations in various places in the shop.
• Three on south wall.• Three on north wall.• One on edge of cage
near pedestal grinder.
Compressed Air Tools
• Air blow gun• Inflation chuck• Air drill• Air ratchet• Impact wrench• Air chisel• Grease gun• Tire Machines
Air Blow Gun
• Used for cleaning parts primarily.
• Need to use caution while using.
• Always point the gun down.
• Never point the gun toward anyone.
Inflation Chuck
• Used to inflate tires.• Has a built-in gauge.
Air Drill
• Same as an electric drill but pneumatically operated.
Air Ratchet
• Like a hand ratchet but faster.
• Not a high torque tool, you must put the final torque on by hand.
Impact Wrench
• Hardest working tool in the shop!
• Has a hammer unit to apply high amounts of torque – be careful.
• Always use impact sockets.
• Used primarily on lug nuts but has other uses.
Air Chisel or Air Hammer
• Air pressure does the hammering for you.
• Great set, has many different uses.
Other Pneumatic Equipment
• Grease gun.
• Tire machines.
• Immersion cleaner.