Mobile Column Lifts

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BendPak Mobile Column Lifts for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Maintenance

The PCL-18B mobile column lift is sold in sets of two, four, six or eight. Each can be purchased as a low or high voltage car ​lift. Additionally, each post in this super-duty portable ​lift system has an 8,165-kg. capacity all on its own. When you put eight of them together, they are engineered to withstand an incredible ​65,317-kg. The columns are shared when ​portable column lifts are fitted together, reducing the lift’s footprint and drastically increasing your usable floor space.

PCL-18B Mobile Column Lifting Systems

The PCL‐18B series proudly adds to BendPak’s distinctive history of building the best car lift series money can buy. That includes evolutionary steps in ergonomics, power, safety, durability and performance. These portable column lifts, designed exclusively for heavy‐duty fleet service, are precisely suited for the toughest applications. That the lift is portable and surface-mounted means no excavation or expensive site preparation is necessary.

BendPak mobile column lifts provide the flexibility and convenience to lift everything from light-duty trucks to massive four-axle vehicles up to 144,000 lbs. This mobile car lift provides more of what you need on every job: limitless lift cycles to keep you working longer and more flexibility to work on a wide variety of vehicles. This means easier and safer operation, more features and more productivity‐enhancing tools matched to your needs. The PCL‐18B Series defines professional-level performance and quality, from the super‐efficient three‐phase power system to the simple-yet-durable design that helps reduce scheduled service requirements and operating costs. Never before has a series of portable column lifts delivered so much power and versatility for both indoor and outdoor applications. (Use outdoors only if all lifts are covered and dry.)

Intelligent Push‐Button Controls

Operator convenience is a key parameter in the design of the PCL‐18B. The PLC‐based control system is operated by means of intuitive push‐button controls for continuous synchronisation of all columns. All operator instructions, symbols and warnings are printed in clear text and are easy to understand. The PCL‐18B allows you to operate, view and change operation parameters directly from each individual full‐control panel. Each column is equipped with an emergency shut-off switch.

Self-Diagnostic Fault Codes

If a system error is detected or the life of a consumable part is nearly expired, fault code indicators are instantly lighted. This allows the user and service coordinator to take appropriate action. If critical faults are detected, all operation functions will be disabled until the affected condition is corrected.

Off-The-Shelf Componentry

A Direct Logic™ PLC (Programmable Logic Control) and other off‐the‐shelf components from top-tier hardware manufacturers control operation functions and column synchronisation. Other lift systems may use dedicated proprietary printed circuit board specific to that brand, which can be very expensive should replacement ever be needed—if and when the parts become available. All control system hardware conforms to CE, CSA, ANSI, ASME, OSHA and UL regulations.

Team, Pair or Single-Column Operation

Select which lift columns will operate as a group, in tandem or as individuals. Single mode results in commands from specific lift columns, while group (i.e., team) and tandem (i.e., pair) modes result in commands from any column designated in their respective group.

Up Control

Initiates the lift rise sequence. Automatic synchronisation via auto‐level corrections is made throughout all operations, in addition to inadvertent loss-of-motion detection.

Down Control

Initiates the lift lowering sequence. If the lift is parked on the locks, the lift will first automatically rise slightly to clear the locks before descending. If the lift is not parked on the locks, the lift will descend immediately with no initial upward movement. During the lowering sequence, the car lift will initially descend at a slowed (turtle) speed, and then automatically initiate to full (rabbit) speed after a short delay. Automatic synchronisation via auto‐level corrections is made throughout all operations in addition to inadvertent loss-of-motion detection.

Ultimate Level Error

Makes sure that if for any reason the lift operation exceeds a specified out‐of‐level tolerance threshold, all lift columns stop and display an out‐of-level tolerance error. To clear the error, an offending lift would be put in SINGLE mode and raised or lowered accordingly to reduce the difference in lift heights.

Park Control

Initiates the mobile column lift locking (parking) sequence. Each lift column will slowly settle onto the mechanical stops.

Two-Speed Operation

All parking and lowering speeds are controlled by you. When trying to settle a bus on tall jack stands, go ahead and opt for the slower "turtle" speed for a safe, controlled descent; when the job’s done and it’s time to remove the vehicle from the car lift select the faster "rabbit" speed for a rapid, controlled descent.

Never Say, "Now What?" Again

We’re more than just an automotive equipment company; we’re a dedicated and highly-focused team of experts whose primary commitment is to provide our customers with the best possible after-the-sale service available. Our award-winning Certified Service™ program is how we keep customers smiling long after the initial purchase of their mobile column lift. When the unexpected happens, BendPak Certified Service™ is your first and only step toward making it right. Even though our business starts with a top-quality product, we understand that it is the support and service we provide after the sale that keeps you and your business running at peak efficiency.

Note: Not all BendPak lift models meet the standards as prescribed by ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2017 or ANSI/UL 201. Consult www.autolift.org for a complete list or contact BendPak via contact@bendpak.com.