Lifting Jacks
Machine lifting jacks are commonly used to elevate a wide range of heavy items from cars to structures. Our range covers all possible lifting scenarios, with quality, performance, and safety central to each design.
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Lifting Jack FAQs
A lifting jack is a mechanical device that is typically used to, either apply great force to an object or to lift heavy loads. They are commonly used to elevate heavy equipment such as cars, structures or palette loads, which is usually done so that something can be placed underneath the object - either to lift it further off of the ground by means of a forklift or crane or to conduct work or repairs from underneath the object.
Lifting jacks typically work in one of two ways, either by using hydraulics or by using a screw jack. Both types of jack take a comparatively small amount of force and multiply it to lift a heavy object.
A hydraulic-powered jack transmits the user-applied force to a larger contained space filled with fluid, which multiplies the applied force and enables the lifting of heavy loads. A screw-powered jack uses the much simpler method of mechanical levers to lift objects. When the screw - which is typically attached to a long lever or arm - is rotated, it moves through a nut, causing the load-bearing platform to move up or down, depending on the direction of rotation. The basic principle behind its operation is the translation of rotational motion into linear motion.
In the UK, the most common types of lifting jacks include hydraulic jacks, bottle jacks,trolley jacks,screw jacks, and forklift jacks, each suited to different lifting tasks.
Yes - under LOLER regulations, you will need to have a thorough examination conducted by a competent person, like a lifting engineer. All of our lifting jacks come with a 12 month manufacturers warranty. Some of our LES Jacks come with a 5 year warranty, such as ou rLES Adjustable Toe Jack.
You should choose a lifting jack with a capacity that exceeds the total weight of the load you intend to lift, allowing for a safety margin to ensure stable and safe operation.
Not all jacks are suitable for every vehicle; you must match the jack type and lifting range to your specific vehicle’s weight and ground clearance.
Every Lifting Jack for Any Task
Lifting Jacks come in all shapes and sizes, with different products specifically designed for certain applications
Our extensive range of machine and hydraulic lifting jacks cater for a wide array of industry sectors from Agricultural and Industrial to Automotive and DIY - whatever you're looking for, we're confident that we have a solution for you.
Browse our categories from Toe Jacks, Bottle Jacks, and Forklift Jacks to Aluminium and Trolley Jacks.
Each model is shipped with a Certificate of Conformity, so that you can be assured that your only purchasing the best quality equipment that conforms to the correct standards - minimising the risks associated with inferior products - When you buy from Lifting Equipment Store, you're buying quality!