This installation was a great introduction to large-scale automotive lifts for Atlantic Installation. Our customer in the Midwest needed a solution to work on some of their larger fleet vehicles in-house, reducing the downtime required to send them out for service and repairs. They specifically requested a surface-mounted Mohawk VR 64 drive-on lift for their 20-bay facility, which included two rolling jacks with a 35,200-pound capacity and installed LED lights. Although their facility already had automotive lifts, this was the first one of this size and capacity that they would have.
The VR 64 is a surface-mounted, recessed pit or flush-mounted lift with a lifting height ranging from 79″ to 82″. The lift provides full and unobstructed access under the vehicle without any structural cross brace or torsion bar, which ensures safety and reduces trip hazards while working under the vehicle. The lifting legs are equipped with mechanical safety locks, and the closed-loop hydraulic/mechanical system ensures that the runways maintain a level rise within 1/8″, regardless of the load on the lift. Runways leverage segmented box girder design, much like bridge spans to prevent sagging & twisting from concentrated and uneven loading. The hydraulic/mechanical control system uses four lifting cylinders inside the console, linked by a large torsion bar to ensure a consistent and level rise. The system’s design ensures immediate response to increased pressure from pumps or unevenly weighted vehicles. This lift uses Siemens controls and power components, all of which are tested before leaving the factory. The lift comes with 8’ drive-on ramps. These features make the VR 64 an excellent solution for heavy equipment and larger trucks.
The features described are standard for every lift in Mohawk’s VR range but may vary depending on the options chosen by the customer. The installation conducted by the Atlantic Installation team took 4 days to complete. We initiated the process by clearing the work area and consulting with the facility manager to determine the desired layout of the equipment. As the lift is shipped in pieces and is quite heavy, we used a forklift to ensure the safe and accurate placement of the components. After the placement, we connected the hydraulic lines and controls, as well as filled the lift with hydraulic fluid, which was not included in the shipment. Once the lift was assembled, we tested and commissioned the equipment and conducted the “bleed” process for the operating cylinders to remove any air and ensure safe lifting operation. Additionally, we installed 12′ drive-on ramps at the customer’s request. The final step of our installation involved testing the lift with weight on it and providing training to qualified employees at the facility on how to operate it.
We’re looking forward to our next opportunity to install a larger capacity lift. To learn more about our Automotive offerings click here, and check out our slideshow below. If you’re interested in Automotive lift installation services Contact us here to get started.
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