Stertil-Koni said its new Earthlift wireless mobile column lift is now ALI/ETL certified and available for immediate sale in the U.S.
In addition to the fact that it has no connecting cables or wires for technicians to deal with, the lift also features a variable speed controller; advanced operating system with a graphical user interface that digitally displays lift speed, the weight bearing on the individual column, battery charge level, lift direction, lift extension measurement and more; and a self-regenerating power supply that significantly increases productivity by reducing the time a lift spends offline, charging.
“The Earthlift’s active energy retrieval (AER) system captures the kinetic energy generated by a raised vehicle as it descends on the lift and uses it to recharge its own batteries,” Jean DellAmore, Stertil-Koni USA president, said. “The AER makes the Earthlift ultra-energy-efficient, allowing it to provide an unheard of 27 lifting cycles under a full load.”
DellAmore said that smaller loads mean even more lifting cycles from a single charge, but that all things being equal, the Earthlift Wireless Mobile Column Lift allows users to enjoy 35% more lifting cycles. He noted that the Earthlift’s energy efficiency coupled with its ecologically responsible design make it the industry’s “biggest lift innovation with the smallest carbon footprint.”
The Earthlift’s components are 98% recyclable, its closed hydraulic system uses biodegradable Panolin oil, its electrical system complies with RoHs directives and its deep-cycle marine batteries can be completely recycled, the company said. The lift’s green advantages can help companies earn LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for their facilities.
According to its maker, columns can be operated independently and up to eight Earthlifts can be wirelessly linked in seconds, using Stertil-Koni’s ID Key technology. Once linked, the multiple lifts function as one seamless, synchronized system that delivers safe, smooth control even when load distribution is unbalanced. The Earthlift’s variable speed control allows the operator to adjust vehicle height with pinpoint accuracy, allowing procedures like a gearbox replacement to be undertaken with ease. Programming options also enable users to adjust the maximum lifting height and to perform on-demand fault diagnoses.
lift has an 18,000-lb. load capacity and comes with 14-in. pick-up forks standard, allowing it to safely accommodate super-single and military tires, according to the tire manufacturer’s instructions. The lift is designed to provide a 10-in. clearance between the column and the vehicle, preventing contact in the event of an on-lift tire or suspension failure, the company added.
