Hydraulic
jacks use force to lift heavy loads. They use hydraulic cylinders for the power
they need. The Power Team range of hydraulic jacks has a wide selection of
models that are designed for different applications. Typically, though, the
jacks are used for industrial lifting and pushing applications. You can use
them for lifting heavy vehicles and construction equipment during repair
operations.
The
Power Team hydraulic jacks selection
includes standard bottle jacks with tonnage ratings ranging from 2-110T, toe
jacks that are ideal for machine lift and rigging, 100T portable railroad jacks
on wheels, and lightweight post-tension and stressing jacks that are suitable
for high rise and elevated work.
Features and special
qualities
There
is a Power Team hydraulic jack for almost every conceivable application. As you
would expect, these jacks will have their own special features that adapt them
to their applications. Here are a few standout features on jacks across the range;
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Screw extensions as well as vertical,
horizontal, and angled operating positions for the standard bottle jacks.
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Lifetime warranty for all standard bottle
jacks.
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Vertical and horizontal operation for low
profile bottle jacks that are ideal for low clearance jobs.
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Rugged construction and two lifting positions
(toe and top) for standard toe jacks.
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Standard toe jacks also have a base, toe, and
pumping assembly that swivel independently, which adapts them well for use in
constrained spaces.
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The economy toe jack spots a bottle jack
design with an added toe lift and a swivel pump handle socket. This means the
jack can also be used in less demanding machine lift and truck service
applications.
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Internal hydraulic fluid controls for post
tension/stressing jacks, which improves their efficiency and safety during
tensioning and retraction.
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Adjustable handles, large wheels, and small
footprint make it easy to maneuver portable railroad and heavy equipment jacks
in tight spaces as well as to position them under loads.
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Patented lowering valve on the heavy equipment
jacks, which ensures safe and smooth load lowering. The jacks also come fully
equipped with rod extensions.
How to select the right
hydraulic jack for your application
The
wide range in terms of both the tonnage ratings and design of hydraulic jacks
in the Power Team range mean you have to be sure what type of jack you get for
your use situation. The right jack is often the safest one. Consider the
following factors when choosing your hydraulic jack;
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The type of load you intend to lift. Is it a
heavy vehicle, rail car, or large machinery? A jack is useless if you can’t
position it under the load you intend to lift.
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The weight to be lifted. The Power Team
hydraulic jacks come in different minimum and maximum tonnage ranges.
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The amount of workspace you have to safely
operate the jack. There are low profile bottle, post tension/stressing, and
portable railroad jacks that are all designed for use confined spaces.
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The maximum lifting height you need for your
hydraulic jack. Check the size of the strokes. Also, consider jacks that come
equipped with rod extensions.
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Transportability. Will you need to constantly
move the hydraulic jack while using it? If you need a jack with considerable
lifting power that may also be tricky to maneuver as you position it under the
load, consider heavy equipment and railroad jacks that are fitted with wheels
and adjustable handles.
