The advantages of mobile column lifts
Getting hands on with workshop equipment is just as important as work in the classroom, so when Totalkare loaned some mobile column lifts to S&B Automotive Academy it gave the students a taste of working with top class kit. CVW reports.
As part of its market-leading automotive training S&B Automotive Academy has invested in a set of cable-free mobile column lifts from workshop equipment experts Totalkare to modernise its vehicle lifting provision.
The T8DC mobile column lifts from Totalkare were initially loaned for use in the prestigious IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge hosted by S&B Automotive Academy in June 2024. The Challenge, supported by the DVSA, showcases the best in road transport engineering, testing the skills of PSV engineers, technicians, and apprentices from across the UK.
Having been impressed by the wireless nature and the flexibility of the T8DC mobile column lifts, S&B Automotive Academy elected to make the lifts a permanent fixture in its training centre, enabling students to get hands-on experience with the latest in mobile vehicle lifting technology.
The T8DC mobile column lifts offer several key benefits that make them an ideal choice for educational institutions and professional workshops alike. Each column has a safe working load (SWL) of 7,500kg and can be configured in sets of 4, 6, or 8 columns. The cable-free design, facilitated by radio synchronisation, ensures a safer and more efficient workspace. Additionally, the adjustable forks can accommodate a wide range of wheel diameters, further increasing the versatility of the lifts.
The lifts will be supported by a comprehensive service package from Totalkare which includes two engineer visits every year as standard.
Richard Belton, quality director at S&B Automotive Academy, expressed his enthusiasm for the new addition: “Totalkare’s mobile column lifts have really impressed us. The quality and reliability are outstanding, and the cable-free aspect provides excellent flexibility in our training centre. These lifts will significantly enhance the learning experience for our students, allowing them to train on equipment that is at the forefront of automotive engineering and a common fixture in commercial vehicle workshops and bus and coach depots across the country.”
James Phare, area sales manager for Totalkare, highlighted the advantages of the mobile column lifts: “We were pleased to support the IRTE Skills Challenge through the loan of our T8DC lifts, which are designed to meet the demanding needs of modern workshops. They are incredibly easy to manoeuvre, and the cable-free feature eliminates trip hazards, making the workshop a safer place to work. We are delighted that S&B Automotive Academy has subsequently been impressed enough with them to purchase the set permanently – they are sure to benefit as the Academy develops the engineers, technicians and workshop managers of the future.”
