InfraStructures - March 2012 - New Operator-Friendly Mobile Column Lift from Rotary Lift

New Operator-Friendly Mobile Column Lift from Rotary Lift

Rotary Lift introduces the latest addition to its line of mobile column lifts, the RCH4 mobile column lifting system. The RCH4 has an easy-to-use, operator-friendly design that makes it up to 30% faster than competitive lifts, for greater bay productivity and reduced vehicle downtime.

The RCH4 is sold in sets of four, six or eight battery-operated columns. Each column is identical and has a rated capacity of 8,165 kg, for total lifting capacity of up to 65,317 kg. The speedy RCH4 can lift a vehicle 178 cm in just 78 seconds. The RCH4 also features Rotary Lift’s automatic steering system which makes it faster and easier to position the columns for service. Fixed forks fit most large tires without time-consuming adjustment, so technicians can get the vehicle up in the air for service more quickly.

Every column is equipped with Rotary Lift’s patented control panel. These intuitive controls include a graphic layout of the column set-up, real-time height reading and error display, battery indicator, programmable height limit settings and one-touch controls. Lifting and lowering of all columns is automatically synchronized, and there is a slow-lowering function for precision vehicle positioning. Technicians can operate the entire lift from whichever column is most convenient.

Some mobile column lifts only work when the columns are connected by a complete circuit of communication cables all the way around the vehicle. But the RCH4 needs just three cables connected in a horseshoe shape. As a result, one end of the lift is always open, making it easier to quickly position vehicles on the lift. The lightweight cables feature a quick-connect design and are 10 m long for added flexibility.

The RCH4 is battery-operated with an internal charger, eliminating the need for power cords and improving the lift’s portability. Its hydraulic cylinder is inverted so the chrome piston rod is protected from debris and damage at all times, extending the life of the lift and reducing maintenance costs.

The RCH4 mobile column lifting system has been third-party tested by ETL and ALI certified to meet industry safety and performance standards.

Source: Rotary Lift