What is the maximum capacity of a hydraulic jack?

Check the Jack&#;s Load Capacity

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Before using a hydraulic jack, check its load capacity. This is the maximum amount of weight that the jack can safely lift and raise. Some hydraulic jacks have a load capacity of 1,000 pounds, while others can support up to 7,000 pounds. You should never overburden a hydraulic jack with loads greater than its load capacity.

Don&#;t Walk or Crawl Under a Hydraulic Jack

It may seem obvious, but it&#;s important that you never walk or crawl under a hydraulic jack while it&#;s supporting a load. Even if the load weighs less than the jack&#;s load capacity, there&#;s always the potential for failure. If you are underneath the jack when it fails, the load may fall on you, potentially causing serious injury. When a hydraulic jack is supporting a load, keep the area underneath it clear at all times.

Change the Oil Regularly

Hydraulic jacks don&#;t require much time or work to maintain, but there&#;s still one essential maintenance task that you shouldn&#;t overlook: changing the oil. All hydraulic jacks contain oil, which is used to create pressure. Over time, this oil will degrade and its performance will decrease. You can learn more about when and how to change your hydraulic jack&#;s oil by reading the instruction manual. Most manufacturers recommend changing the oil at least once every three years.

Check For Fluid Leaks

Check your jack for any flaws, leaks, or crack. Look for leaking fluids or a loose or broken saddle. The saddle is the part of the jack that makes contact with the vehicle.

Wear PPE

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential when using a hydraulic jack. While the exact forms of PPE vary depending on the specific type of hydraulic jack and how it&#;s used, you should typically wear impact-resistant goggles, steel-toe boots, and gloves.

Lift Using Jack Points

You shouldn&#;t use a hydraulic jack to lift and raise a load from just any location. Instead, you should lift it from the load&#;s jack points. Jack points, also known as lifting points, are designed to withstand heavy weight. Using a hydraulic jack anywhere else on the load could result in the load breaking.

When choosing an air hydraulic jack, you need to answer 3 questions:

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1. What do you need to lift?
2. What is the free space available?
3. What is the maximum lifting height you would need?

1. What do you need to lift? Depending on the vehicle or machine you need to lift, you will require appropriate equipment. You don't lift a 10-ton truck with the same equipment you would use to lift a 2-ton car! To choose the right fit, first look at the hydraulic jack capacity. Today, on the market, you can find various sizes of air hydraulic jacks, with a lifting capacity going from 15 tons to 150 tons, and even more.

2. What is the free space available?

The best jack in the world is useless if you can't place it under the vehicle. This is even more pertinent for trucks, as nowadays they are getting lower and lower, requiring a more compact equipment. Ground clearance is an important parameter to consider, you need to be able to place the jack without damaging the vehicle's body. Remember: ground clearance is lower with flat tires!

3. What is the maximum lifting height you would need? Short listing your options? To make the best choice, compare the number of strokes and maximum height of each hydraulic jack. To do so, check the number of steps the piston has: the more there are, the larger will be the stroke. In addition, ask the distributor how many extensions are available with the hydraulic jack. Some manufacturers provide their equipment with 1 or 2 additional extensions, which will cover much more applications with the same equipment.

Did you know that...? The lifting capacity varies for each lifting step. With the new generation of hydraulic jacks, most of them are coming with 2 or 3 different steps. In the adjacent example, depending on which height you need to lift, the maximum capacity vary between 30 tons (Step 1) to 15 tons (Step 2) with the same hydraulic jack.

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