Category : BendPak News
BendPak Automotive Equipment Featured On Upcoming Episode Of “Garage Mahal”
March 5th, 2010
DIY Network’s hit show Garage Mahal is entering into its second season with new host WWE superstar and automotive aficionado Bill Goldberg, even more insane garage makeovers and…BendPak / Ranger equipment! That’s right, next week the Garage Mahal crew is heading over to Ann Arbor to remodel the tech garage at the corporate offices of none other than Car and Driver Magazine.
In the past, Garage Mahal has transformed embarrassingly broken garages into mind-blowing living spaces like a Vegas-style casino and a drive-in movie theater. However, for Car and Driver’s tech garage, the producers realized early on that it should probably function more like, well, an actual garage. So production company BCII called in only the best BendPak / Ranger products to fill their automotive service equipment needs—specifically a BendPak XPR-9FX Two-Post Car Lift, a BendPak LS7580V-601 Air Compressor, a couple Ranger RH-50SL Spring-Driven Hose Reels and a Ranger RS-500 Spray Wash Cabinet. Naturally, we were only too happy to lend a hand and the equipment is already well on its way to Ann Arbor, Michigan to make it in time for filming next week.
No word yet on the air date, but you can bet we’ll update you as soon as we know for sure. And just think, from now on whenever Car and Driver tests, tunes, installs, dissects or repairs something for a feature, there will be a good chance that BendPak / Ranger garage service equipment was involved.
Need to catch up on Garage Mahal? You can watch full episodes right on the website.
The Ranger RX3040: The All-New Tire Changer That Changes Everything
March 1st, 2010
After eight months of development, testing and planning, we’re proud to announce that starting today the all new Ranger RX3040 Tire Changer is available for sale by your preferred distributor!
The automotive service industry has been buzzing about this revolutionary new tire changing system ever since the product was showcased at AAPEX ‘09. It’s been a little over three months since the big reveal and we know that many automotive pros have been aching to get their hands on this touchless tire changing wonder. Well ladies and gentlemen, the wait is officially over.
Now you can finally work with the most advanced tire changer on the planet, the Ranger RX3040 RimGuard™ Touchless Tire Changer. With this new tire changer, there’s no longer a need for levers, bead locks, clumsy toolbars, tire irons or backbreaking manual labor—the RX3040 literally does all the heavy lifting for you. Just roll the tire onto the side tire trap and step on the lift pedal. From there the tire is seamlessly raised and positioned onto the tire changer work table. All you have to do is rotate the tire slightly to fit the alignment pin and screw down the no-mar “Quick-Nut” to keep the tire locked into place. Until the old tire is removed and rolled away and the new tire is in place, this is absolutely the last time an operator needs to touch the tire or wheel with their hands when using the RX3040 RimGuard™ Touchless Tire Changer.
With the wheel properly positioned on the raised tire changer work table, the powerful bead breaker rollers engage both the top and the bottom of the wheel to loosen even the toughest side wall. The best part? The tire changer operator doesn’t even need to crouch to ensure bead breaker roller alignment. The RX3040 RimGuard™ Touchless Tire Changer features an extremely helpful easy view camera that feeds directly into a large LCD monitor, so you can view everything that’s going on under the tire at a comfortable standing height.
Tire removal has never been easier. With the RX3040 Tire Changer’s Target-Lock precision joystick and button controls, the tool head pulling tip and mounting tip arm is easily positioned exactly 1/8” away from the edge of the wheel. There’s no guess work here, the tooling arm goes exactly where you point it. Once the edge has been discovered, the Target-Lock™ tool head employs position-sensing data to generate exact coordinates to perfectly place the underside tool at the push of a button. Combined with the Ranger RimGuard™ Technology, a single automatically operated reversible tool head mounts and demounts tires without the need for touching. The RX3040 comes standard with a durable Nylon tool head or a hardened steel tool head with Nylon inserts—it’s completely up to you which one you use.
There’s plenty more features to explore on this phenomenal new tire changer from Ranger. Learn about them all on the official tire changer product page. Just don’t wait too long to order yours. This sophisticated tire machine is so simple to operate that even the most unskilled layman can master its functions in only a few full run-throughs. As the hottest tire machine on the market today, the Ranger RX3040 Tire Changer will change more than just tires; it’ll change the way you look at wheel service forever.
Ranger RFJ-3000AL Racing Jack Review
February 19th, 2010
It’s video Friday! Okay, that’s not a really a thing, but regardless–YouTube user and BendPak / Ranger fan RGsedona just got a brand new Ranger RFJ-3000AL Low Profile Aluminum Racing Floor Jack. So he did the only logical thing one does after opening a box of shiny new quality garage equipment—review it on video for all the internet to see. Ever been curious about how low the RFJ-3000AL’s profile really is? Want to see it stacked up against the other floor jack competition? Watch this video!
Also, make sure to check out RGsedona’s other videos and give him a rating if you find them helpful. Thanks for the kind words, RGsedona!
Ranger Wheel Service Showroom Gets A Renovation
February 16th, 2010
It may be winter, but here in Santa Paula, California, we’ve been getting temperatures exceeding 80° F. In short, we’re feeling the spring cleaning bug at BendPak. Maybe that’s why we decided that now was the time to renovate the BendPak / Ranger on-site wheel service showroom.
The Ranger showroom is not only a great place to check out all the latest BendPak / Ranger garage equipment and wheel service automotive products, but it also doubles as our specialized wheel service certification and training center’s classroom. This is where we teach our expert dealers, installers and technicians the proper care and maintenance of BendPak / Ranger wheel service machinery before sending them out in the field to serve you. Eventually, this floor will be covered in essential wheel service equipment like Ranger tire changers, wheel balancers, wheel aligners and even a BendPak X-Rack Alignment Lift.
Make sure to check out the transformation pictures here. As you go through, you’ll notice one of the large new additions to our Ranger wheel service equipment showroom is the checkerboard-style tiles by Swisstrax Garage Flooring. Installation has been a simple, no-hassle process and we’re very proud of how it looks. We figured since the showroom is displaying our wheel service products and garage equipment, we might as well put down the same impressive flooring that we’ve seen in our customers’ actual garages.
Stay tuned to the BendPak blog for more Ranger wheel service showroom updates. Once everything is ship-shape and ready for public viewing, we’ll be there to give you the exclusive grand tour.
Coming Soon: BendPak & Direct Lift Head-To-Head Comparison
February 12th, 2010
Here at BendPak, we believe that one of the primary forces pushing our industry forward is friendly competition. And if you’re already familiar with www.aStudyInLiftDesign.com, you know that we like to cut through the marketing fluff and simply put our best up against theirs. With this strategy, we can make sure that our BendPak car lifts and truck lifts are as robust and feature-rich as possible. At the same time, it’s enlightening to see the stark differences in design, materials and manufacturing that can exist between two seemingly identical products.
In our next round of testing to see how BendPak stacks up against the competition, we’ll be comparing a Direct-Lift Pro-Park 8 Plus and a BendPak HD9-XW car lift. Both have got their strong points for sure, so this will be a healthy competition. Sign up for the BendPak Blog RSS feed to stay on top of all the breaking BendPak / Ranger news. Stay tuned and be informed!
Until then, click here to see some preview pics of this four-post car lift comparison test.
BendPak Receives 2010 Progressive Manufacturing Award
February 11th, 2010
Managing Automation Media (the same folks who interviewed our very own Sina Moatamed last October) just announced their list of Top 100 Progressive Manufacturing Companies for 2010…and BendPak is on it!
It’s an incredible honor to be recognized by the industry as a progressive manufacturing leader. BendPak has long been known as the manufacturer of the world’s best car lifts and automotive service garage equipment, but it’s especially encouraging to also be acknowledged for tight-knit, collective operational excellence in the way that BendPak conducts its internal business processes.
BendPak’s overall commitment to high-quality products, world-class service and unrivaled support is only surpassed by our commitment to our customers. They are the primary source of motivation for everything that we’ve done in providing a consistently outstanding purchasing, product and service experience, especially against the backdrop of the current world-wide economic crisis.
As we proudly take our place alongside such industry giants as Cisco, Pepsi, Northrop Grumman, L’Oréal, IBM, Siemens and Xerox Corp., we want to assure you that we are not ready to rest just yet. Watch us closely for more positive changes in the near future as we continue to plan our goals with one unwavering focus: customer satisfaction and loyalty.
To everyone at Managing Automation Media, thank you very much for this honor.
Ranger R23ST Tire Machine
February 10th, 2010
We apologize, but the tutorial video you are looking for is no longer available on this website. Please click the link to learn more about the R23ST Tire Changer.
Even More Ranger Garage Equipment Seen on Adam Carolla’s CarCast
February 9th, 2010
More Ranger garage equipment spotted on the Adam Carolla CarCast this week. Just take a look all the Ranger shop equipment in these pics!
Aside from the wheel balancer and tire changer that we reported on about a month ago, this time around we’ve managed to pick out the following items:
You can also see a BendPak / Ranger banner up in the background! See anything we missed? Leave a comment below!
Also, make sure to check out the Ripper: Engine Removal picture gallery, as well as the footage of all the garage action posted below. In this episode of the Adam Carolla CarCast, Sandy, Adam and the CarCast team take the engine out of Sandy’s ‘65 Mustang Fastback–AKA The Ripper–in preparation for an unannounced track day. Funny and informative as always.
Keep up the good work, guys! Maybe we should start slapping “As Seen on CarCast” stickers on our Ranger garage equipment, huh? Maybe? No? …Okay!
Now That’s How It’s Done–Beautiful BendPak Car Lift Installation Pics
February 2nd, 2010
Today we’ve got a real treat for you on the BendPak Blog. Joe Mendola, a long-time BendPak distributor serving the North and South Carolina, has a fantastic photo gallery of his notable two-post and four-post car lift installations. Some special guests include auto lift installations for racing legends Richard Petty and Casey Mears!
Click the images below for full-sized images or visit WeGotLifts.com to see the entire gallery. Remember to right-click view the images on WeGotLifts.com to view beautiful automotive machinery in a larger format.
Got Turf Lift Questions? We’ve Got Turf Lift Answers!
January 25th, 2010
It’s surprising to learn how many golf course maintenance facilities still haven’t experienced the speed and efficiency of a turf lift. Turf lifts are specially engineered to aid in the repair, service and maintenance of grounds maintenance utility vehicles like mowers, sand groomers and fertilizer sprayers, as well as carts. Though the concept is hardly a new one, it’s only with the recent advancements in course maintenance technology that a turf lift has become an absolute necessity for any golf course or resort maintenance team that wishes to have their grounds remain in a constant state of manicured perfection. Turf lifts are extremely useful for everything from performing bed knife adjustments to whole machine rebuilding projects. With better visibility, safety and speed, turf lifts have become the essential cornerstone of a well-run shop. Improvements in productivity, performance and down-time allow reasonably priced turf lifts to pay for themselves in less than a year, while simultaneously reducing stress, strain and precious wasted time. The more the turf lift is used, the more benefit the operator gains from it and the quicker it pays for itself. Turf lifts give you peace of mind in knowing that your mowing equipment receives the best care available and that your grass has never looked so good.
Below are a few frequently asked questions about turf lifts.
Q: I’ve been doing fine so far without a turf lift, why should I get one now?
A: Remember that before 1970, golf course and ground maintenance was mostly accomplished with the aid of many, many hands performing manual labor. With the evolution of golf course equipment in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the tools became much more sophisticated. Today, a full 18-hole golf course can be run by around a dozen people—and golf courses are looking better than ever. The same can be said for turf lifts. You can either have all the inefficiency of a large manual workforce or you can upgrade to a quick, lean operation with a new turf lift. Many shops have discovered that with the proper turf lifting equipment, they only require one full-time mechanic to service their mowers, sprayers and carts.
Q: How will a BendPak turf lift benefit my golf course?
A: Cut and height uniformity is directly affected by the quality of the repair. The quality of the repair is directly affected by the tools and equipment you use. When it is quick and easy to properly perform maintenance on your turf machinery with a turf lift, it makes more sense to immediately fix the problem instead of adding it to a “to do” list. Equipment runs better longer when worn components and loose bolts are discovered early and repaired quickly. Only the convenience of a turf lift allows you to identify the problem and work on it without obstruction or hindrance.
Q: What’s wrong with the “If it ain’t broken it, don’t fix it” policy?
A: Quite simply, when you wait for the equipment to break, you’ve suddenly got broken equipment to contend with. However, we’re finding more and more the cost of maintenance and repair is far less than the price of fixing a broken piece of turf maintenance machinery. Owning an efficient turf lift gives you the power to predict possible future problems and catch them before they begin to affect your day to day operations. A high performance specialty turf lift only takes a few moments to load and raise for easy service and examination. Your equipment receives more accurate adjustments to improve performance and critical inspections take less time, so you are never down for long.
Q: What makes BendPak turf lifts better than any other option on the market?
A: BendPak turf lifts are built on the same award-winning platform as the XPR‐10CX. So not only do you get a premier turf lift, but you also get the flexibility of an automobile two-post lift as well. That means that you get the most versatile lawn maintenance and utility vehicle lift ever built, backed by BendPak’s 45 years of lifting know-how and fantastic support program. Our super-industrial strength turf lifts have it all: leading edge technology, top of the line materials, design that’s ahead of its time and a 7,000-lb. lifting capacity. If your shop has a ceiling higher than 12’, you’ll get everything you need out of this lift.
Q: Doesn’t the overhead beam interfere with normal turf lifting functions?
A: It’s extremely unlikely that you employ any turf maintenance equipment that would be in danger of coming into contact with the overhead beam. However, in the event that you do, BendPak also offers a floorplate turf lift. No matter what you’re working on, BendPak always has the right tool for the job.
Q: What about claims that car lifts and maintenance equipment do not mix?
A: This is largely a myth spread by turf lift companies that, more or less, only manufacture and sell turf lifts. Generally, they assume that a turf lift manufactured by a company that also designs and manufactures automotive lifts will be using the same swing-arm assemblies on every lift. They also argue that improper use of these arm assemblies violate OSHA by presenting an unguarded pinch point for feet. While that might be true of other turf lift manufacturers, BendPak turf lifts use a specialized lifting deck that cradles the wheels—not nonexistent lifting points. The lifting deck is designed to lift ONLY mowers, carts, sprayers and similar equipment, but the lift itself can easily be adapted to lift automotive vehicles as well. The best part is that you don’t need any strange specialized tools to accomplish the task. We don’t understand how anyone would paint this incredible versatility as a potential flaw.
The bottom line is that BendPak turf lifts are powerful and secure, and they greatly increase the speed of maintenance repair work on all popular sizes of turf maintenance equipment. Their wheel pans and fork assemblies fit an incredible array of wheel arrangements for open access to the gear box, blades, reels and other components for increased shop efficiency. With a 7,000-lb. maximum capacity, easy-to-use dual-synchro equalization system and user-friendly controls, BendPak turf lifts are the most versatile lawn maintenance and utility vehicle lifts in existence. Consider this—when the U.S. Department of Defense with its infinite resources needed a turf lift to keep their manicuring equipment in top form, they bought a BendPak turf lift. If that doesn’t convince you, we don’t know what will. Make sure the grass is always greener on YOUR side of the fence.
Have more questions about turf lifts? Click here to see the turf lift product page or just leave a comment below.
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