Re: [FWDLK] Lifts-Second Time

I looked at lifts about 5 years ago and one aspect that you shouldn't overlook is the welded joints. There are many lift makers and I am not sure what control there is over them, i.e., weld inspection, hydraulic system specs, etc. I'd look into that before getting under one of these. I will look for the name of the manufacturer today after work and forward it on. This manufacturer had certified welders and weld specs that it adhered to. I worked in the nuclear industry for many years and had a good friend that wrote and reviewed welding procedures for the American Welding Society. His opinion was that there are many "rod burners" out there, but very few welders. I am not saying that all that weld are hackers, but trying to attract welders and have them certify to a procedure is difficult. Most good welders are sucked up by the big paying construction jobs. Our company was doing a job for Pfizer and our welder certification was about 5 to 1. The other challenge was passing a drug test afterward. We started drug testing first and then the welding test. The drug test was cheaper.

Disclaimer: I am not saying that all that weld are "rod burners".

----- Original Message ----
From: William Huff <wbh@xxxxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 2:58:06 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] Lifts-Second Time

Same question, different company, ASE Deals offers a 9000 lb.
Bend-Pak, made in the USA, commercial grade with free shipping and it
has air operated safety devices if a cable should part.  Same basic
price.  Anyone know about Bend-Pak?
http://www.asedeals.com/garage_lift.html

Thanks Again.

Hi,

Has anyone used or had experience with Affordable Automotive
Equipment?  They are in Orlando and I was thinking of purchasing one
of their 4 post lifts, either the Pro Park 9 Plus or the Pro Park
7.  I think they deal in Direct-Lift products.

http://www.affordableautomotiveequip.net/

Thanks,

Bill Huff

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