Max Jax Lift

[MrKid]

Qwik: The lift is going to be "occupied" for some time, so my buddy's can just wait their turn

Cutless: There are no cables in this sytem. It uses hydralic rams, and there is an equlizer for the fluid pressure in the main power unit. It lifts pretty even, although one side may be about 1/2 inch lower every so oftem. My floor has a slight slope to it, so this is more the issue that the hydralics.

[Cutlass]

Yeah our hoist are hydraulic rams too, but require cables to equalize the lifting and lower. I went to the website and found this info. Its a little vague but does describe how they equalize the lift/lower without cables. I'm curious too exactly whats inside that magic divider valve.

Originally Posted by www.maxjaxusa.com

Works like magic

A cast iron gear flow divider is the heart of the MaxJax™ system, providing precisely equalized lifting. The specially designed flow divider/combiner is a positive-displacement fluid control device with precise flow division of hydraulic power from one column to the other even if load balance pressures change.

[Cutlass]

Well after a little searching I found this info that better describes how this lift works.

All hydraulic flow is passed through a mechanical divider valve or assembly. Each output port is controlled via=2 0a fixed gear cog. All gear cogs turn at exactly the same rate, due to incoming oil. Outgoing oil is usually 95 – 97% identical, allowing for some very good cylinder synchronization. Using built-in flow relief valves, these style of flow dividers actually “reset” themselves after each extension or retraction cycle. This automatically realigns the cylinders and keeps them in phase with each other.

[MrKid]

Originally Posted by Cutlass

Well after a little searching I found this info that better describes how this lift works.

Yeah, what they said

[pajeff02]

Originally Posted by Cutlass

Yeah our hoist are hydraulic rams too, but require cables to equalize the lifting and lower. I went to the website and found this info. Its a little vague but does describe how they equalize the lift/lower without cables. I'm curious too exactly whats inside that magic divider valve.

Our Mohawk lift probably operates on the same principle. The only connection between the columns are two (2) hydraulic lines. The literature that was supplied with the lift indicates that each cylinder is equipped with a blow out valve. In the event of a hydraulic failure, the cylinders lock up. The only way to unlock them is too apply hydraulic pressure, ie. fix the break and re-pressurize the system. Our lift also has a diverter valve that allows the offside column to be operated independently of the mainside.

[MrKid]

This lift works on the same principle as most hydralic lifts. The differance is the power supply is mounted remotely on a cart so you actually see all the plumbing, and the lines are equal lenght. Same principles involved as far as pressurizing the rams.

[Cutlass]

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