BendPak has expanded its AP Series two-post lifts with new 16,000- and 20,000-lb., capacity models. The 16AP Series and 20AP Series offer a host of patented features to keep technicians safe and productive when working on anything from passenger cars to medium-duty trucks.
“Whether you’re maintaining a mixed fleet or expanding your business to handle larger commercial vehicles, our new 16AP and 20AP Series have you covered,” says Sean Price, BendPak director of sales operations. “They can reach further, hoist more and lift higher than other lifts in their class, all while protecting you with innovative ergonomics and safety systems that go beyond what’s available on other heavy-duty two-posts.”
Like all BendPak lifts, the 16AP and 20AP Series are Made Strong to deliver years of reliable performance, the company says. While traditional two-post lifts are designed with single-piece formed columns, new heavy-duty AP Series columns have multiple faces to more evenly distribute loads. This innovative design better withstands twisting and biaxial loading forces, minimizing column movement even under massive levels of stress and strain. As a result, lifted vehicles remain more stable throughout the service process.
Additionally, BendPak’s exclusive Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System (ASARS) provides another layer of protection. Standard swing arm restraints struggle to keep lift arms in place when vehicles suddenly and unexpectedly shift on their adapters, usually due to improper loading or when heavy components are added or removed, causing a dramatic change in center of balance. As a result, vehicles may fall.
To reduce this risk, BendPak says the ASARS forged-steel design delivers a full 360 degrees of grip to secure the lift arms firmly in place with more than 2,000 pounds of load-holding force. This prevents unplanned arm movement during lift use and vehicle service operations, delivering unparalleled holding power under the biggest vehicles with minimal operator involvement for maximum peace of mind, the company says.
The swing arms themselves have a nested, telescoping design that provides greater extension, retraction, and under-vehicle clearance so technicians can access lifting points on a wide range of Class 1 through 5 vehicles. Arms can retract as short as 35 in., and extend all the way out to 65 in. The lifts come standard with a 12-piece set of adapters to accommodate a variety of chassis configurations, the company adds.
The lifts are backed by the BendPak 5-2-1 Warranty that provides five years of coverage on the lift structure, two years on the hydraulic cylinder(s) and power unit, and one year on operating components, electrical, labor and freight charges, the company says.
