Customers often ask different questions about one brand of car lift compared to another brand of car lift. One of the frequently asked questions is “How do BendPak lifts compare to a rotary lift”? It’s a reasonable question as a consumer because both brands are very popular, especially in the home hobby market. Rotary is a well-known manufacturer of car lifts with decades of experience building lifts and a strong reputation in the industry. Both manufacturers are top of the line and many of their lifts are ALI certified. So when BendPak came out with its BendPak vs. Comparison of two-post rotary elevators, we stood up and realized.
Look, we’ve been selling BendPak lifts for many years and we know you have a great product with great features and a reputation for quality and reliability. We always assumed that BendPak lifts would be comparable to swivel lifts in quality and features, and that BendPak would have the price advantage. This guide to BendPak lifts that we were introduced to was really eye opening. The document very clearly and concisely illustrates how BendPak two-post auto lifts are superior in many ways to their counterpart two-post rotary lifts.
First, it shows how BendPak lifts are simply heavier, stronger and made of thicker steel. Columns weigh dramatically more. The arms and lift trucks are also significantly stronger and have a much heavier working capacity. Looking at the cables, you see that they are much thicker gauge, and the equalizer cable pulleys are also larger in diameter. Then look at the hydraulic cylinder, there is more stroke and a flow restrictor on the BendPak cylinder. Let’s not forget about the very popular triple telescoping arms on the BendPak lift. BendPak car lifts are superior and better built than two post swivel lifts.
BendPak has a staff of seven full-time engineers who do nothing more than design, test and evaluate lifting systems. BendPak lifts have changed and evolved over the last 40 years. This is not only because they like to make changes, but also because they are constantly improving the structural integrity and design of their elevators to meet ever-changing global standards. On the surface, many elevators appear “designed”, but what lies below the surface? All BendPak riser designs are computer modeled for design function and structural integrity and then applied forces, axial force, bending moment, etc. are simulated. using Solid Works Cosmos and other FEA programs. Once the design is solid, they proceed with actual destructive testing.
There are too many differences to list here in this post. We urge you to take a look for yourself by visiting the Garage Gadgets, Inc. website and checking out the BendPak Lifts line of automotive equipment.