All about Stels jacks
If you have your own car, then you have probably come across a self-repair or wheel replacement. To do this, you must have the appropriate tools, such as a jack. With its help, you can easily lift the car and carry out the necessary work. Among the majority of companies that manufacture this device, the Russian brand Stels can be distinguished.
Peculiarities
The history of this manufacturer began in 1996. In 2003, the company has already managed to build its first plant in the Moscow region. It manufactures bicycles, motorcycles, lifting equipment and more.
Jacks from Stels are presented in a large assortment and various modifications, have excellent quality, modern design and interesting ergonomics... They have an eye-catching blue color, attract with their affordable cost and, of course, compliance with European standards.
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Among the jacks collections there are rolling, hydraulic, rack and pinion jacks and bottle jacks.
Rolling jacks are considered the most suitable for work in a car workshop. The design of such a device consists of a long removable handle, which not only well reduces the physical costs of lifting the load, but also facilitates full-length work.
To work with such devices, you need a good, strong and smooth area; it will be extremely inconvenient to work in other conditions.
Hydraulic devices based on the properties of the liquid. The principle of operation is that the drive pump builds up oil pressure and thereby moves the piston. This is how the load is lifted. The liquid moves into the container of the pump and the load moves downward. Such devices can lift heavy loads with a minimum of physical effort. They have smooth operation and high efficiency.
The disadvantage of such options is that the height of lowering and lifting cannot be accurate, they often fail with serious breakdowns. It is quite difficult and expensive to repair them.
Rack jacks are the most common in construction, installation and dismantling activities. It is characteristic for them that the end of the rail is bent at a right angle. With such a device, it is very easy to lift the load from the lowest level, because the rack jack has a lifting platform with a low position.
Bottle jacks are considered the most practical devices. They can handle tasks of varying complexity thanks to a well-thought-out design. Their working mechanism is based on the properties of the liquid. These options have a large piston chamber - the main reservoir, which is completely filled with oil, and a small piston chamber that creates pressure in the hydraulic system. There is also a lever, discharge and test valves.
Their principle of operation is the same as for the hydraulic versions. The devices are very compact and durable. Thanks to their wide base, they are stable, versatile in use, but they can work and be stored only in a perpendicular position.
Model overview
- Rolling hydraulic jack model Stels Low Profile 51131 equipped with a low pickup and is used for the operation of vehicles with low ground clearance. The device can lift loads weighing up to 2 tons. The pick-up range varies from 10 cm to 37 cm. For more convenient operation, the jack has a rotary handle base with a rubber pad. Also, the jack has a tray for comfortable transportation and safety of small parts of this device.Working with such a model is very reliable, since the working platform has a rubber pad, it takes a minimum of time to install it.
The model is suitable for motorists who repair their vehicles on their own.
- Hydraulic Bottle Jack Model Stels 51124 designed to work with vehicles that weigh no more than 6 tons. Pick-up heights vary from 216 mm to 413 mm. For more convenient operation, there is a valve and overload protection, which prevents the lifting of loads exceeding the weight permissible according to the instructions. There is also a magnetic collector in the jack, which prevents metal shavings from entering the oil, and this minimizes the risk of malfunctions and increases the service life of this device. The model is not intended for long-term holding of a load at a height. It has a weight of 5 kg and a compact size that allows you to transport the product in any trunk of a car.
- Hydraulic bottle jack Stels is produced in a plastic case and can lift loads up to 5 tons. The height pickup range ranges from 207 mm to 404 mm. The model weighs 4.32 kilograms and has the following dimensions in the package: width - 120 mm, length - 170 mm, height - 270 mm.
- Hydraulic Rolling Jack Model Stels SUV 51134 carries out maintenance of vehicles weighing no more than 3 tons. Pick-up heights vary from 190 mm to 535 mm. For convenient operation, the model has a height adjustment of the base area, which makes working manipulations more comfortable. This model provides stable and reliable fixation of the car at the required height. It is in demand among motorists who repair their vehicles on their own. This model weighs 21.84 kg.
- Professional model of hydraulic jack 51135 Low Profile Quick Lift has an instant lifting system and low ground clearance, it is used for transport weighing up to 3.5 tons. The pick-up height range ranges from 100 to 565 mm. These parameters make this model as versatile as possible. The support platform has a rubber pad. The model is used in auto repair shops and tire fitting services. There is an overload valve and a high quality cardan lowering device. This model weighs 47.4 kg.
How to choose?
To choose a jack, you must first decide on its carrying capacity. If you have a passenger car, then it can be a model up to 3 tons, if it is a truck, van or SUV, then the carrying capacity must be more than 3 tons... This indicator in any model of the jack should always be with a margin.
The pickup height is important, as this figure determines the distance that the jack can lift the machine. Lift height is also a very important indicator when repairing a car, it determines the very point of lifting of the vehicle.
The most reliable and convenient, providing maximum lifting of the load, are hydraulic bottle jacks... They are great for all kinds of machines. The only drawbacks they have is a small fulcrum and the need to store and use only in a perpendicular position.
Hydraulic trolleys are also considered safe and reliable, offering low lifting heights and high lifting heights. Suitable for vehicles of any weight. The only drawback of these models is their heavy weight.
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