BendPak PCL-18B-2 Mobile Column Lifts, Pair — Low Voltage The feature on these columns that nobody thinks about until they need it is the manual safety override valve fitted to every one of them. When the power goes out with a truck in the air — and eventually it does — that valve lets the vehicle be brought back down in a controlled way without hand cranks and without waiting for the building supply to return. Paired with an inverted hydraulic cylinder carrying an integrated safety valve against loss of oil pressure, it means the failure modes of a PCL-18B column have a planned answer rather than a phone call. This listing is a pair of columns in the low-voltage configuration. Each column is rated at 18,000 lbs, so two add 36,000 lbs of lifting capacity. A pair is an expansion module, not a complete lift. BendPak states that a minimum of four mobile columns must be used to lift a vehicle, that heavier vehicles need six or eight, and that you must never raise only the front or only the back of a vehicle on two columns — the load has to come up on an even plane. Will it fit? Each column measures 45" (1,143 mm) wide by 48.75" (1,238 mm) deep on a 32.25" (819 mm) chassis and weighs 1,450 lbs (657 kg). Two of them will not fill a bay, but the weight is what governs the route in — check ramps, thresholds, mezzanine slabs and the capacity of whatever lifts them off the truck. Fork height reaches 71.5" (1,889 mm), fork width adjusts from 9.5" (241 mm) to 35" (889 mm), and fork length is 11.5" (292 mm). What to confirm about the electrics. Published voltages differ: the title of this product gives 208-230/190V, while BendPak's feature list and the specification block on the same page both give a 208-240V, 3-phase power system, with optional voltages available on request. Both are shown here rather than combined. Have your electrician confirm the incoming supply, and ask us to put the configuration of the columns you are buying in writing — particularly important here, because these columns are going to be joined to a set you already own and they have to match it. Confirm the system capacity for your column count. Published figures differ: the feature list gives a maximum system capacity of 108,000 lbs; the product copy on the same page says a full set offers up to 144,000 lbs. Because this figure decides what a completed set may legally lift, ask us to confirm it in writing for your intended column count before you buy. And two overall-height figures are published with contradictory labels: 101" (2,565 mm) and 146.5" (3,721 mm), described as raised and lowered in that order. That cannot be right for a column of fixed height, so both are reproduced here without the labels attached. Verifying floor capacity, access, clearance and electrical supply is the buyer's responsibility; the installation and operation manual is the governing document. What happens when something fails The override valve and the cylinder safety valve are the last line, not the first. Ahead of them sit multiple automatic, independent mechanical safety locks spaced every four inches through the rise, so a column holds its load mechanically rather than hydraulically at any working height. Each column has its own emergency shut-off switch that cuts power the moment an operator sees a problem, its own warning light and audible alarm for critical alerts, and its own separate key-lock enclosure so the controls cannot be operated by someone walking past. Electronics are multi-fuse protected and the control circuitry runs at 24 volts. Layered like that, a fault in one place does not become a fault in the vehicle's position. That is the actual design goal, and it is worth understanding before comparing this against a cheaper column that lists the same lifting number. Forks that fit the wheels you already have The multi-width wheel forks with locking pins are the reason a set of these columns works across a mixed fleet. They adjust across the range above and are stated to accommodate the widest range of wheels without specialty wheel adapters — which matters more than it sounds, because adapters are the accessory that gets lost, borrowed and then bought again. Extended forks are designed to reach wide tires and deep wheel configurations, the sort found on commercial duals. Control, and adding to an existing set Columns can be operated SINGLE, as a PAIR, or as a TEAM, and the group can be programmed and driven from any column, so nobody has to walk back to a master station mid-job. Sealed and enclosed linear potentiometers give the position feedback that keeps the group synchronised through the whole cycle. All of that only works if the columns you are adding match the ones you own — configuration, supply and control generation. Tell us what is already on your floor and we will confirm compatibility before anything is dispatched. Perfect For Existing PCL-18B owners stepping a four-column set up to six Fleet workshops growing capacity a pair at a time Buildings on the lower three-phase service Operations that need a spare pair on hand to keep a set working during service What's in the Box Two PCL-18B columns in the low-voltage configuration. Each arrives with multi-width wheel forks and locking pins, its own key-lock control enclosure, its own emergency shut-off, its own manual safety override valve and an inverted hydraulic cylinder with integrated safety valve. Control cabling for a complete set, cross beams and other accessories are ordered separately — ask us to confirm exactly what is on your order in writing. Specifications Capacity per column 18,000 lbs (8,165 kg) Capacity added by this pair 36,000 lbs Maximum system capacity Published as both 108,000 lbs and up to 144,000 lbs — see the note above Max. lifting height 71.5" (1,889 mm) Overall width / depth 45" (1,143 mm) / 48.75" (1,238 mm) Chassis length 32.25" (819 mm) Fork width 9.5" (241 mm) to 35" (889 mm) Fork length 11.5" (292 mm) Column weight 1,450 lbs (657 kg) Lifting speed 85 seconds Safety lock spacing Every four inches Turning circle Not published for this SKU — the data sheet repeats the label instead of giving a value Shipping weight per column 1,450 lbs (657 kg) Shipping dimensions per column 106" x 55" x 41" (2,696 mm x 1,397 mm x 1,041 mm) Certification, stated plainly The PCL-18B feature list states that the system meets or exceeds the standards prescribed by ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011. Take that as what it says: the manufacturer declaring conformance to a standard. It is not the same as a current third-party listing against this model, issued and maintained by an independent body — and where an insurer, a fleet safety policy or a local authority sets a requirement, the listing is usually the thing they mean. We have not independently verified this model's listing status. Ask us before you order if it matters, and the answer will be in writing. Shipping and delivery Freight only, to the lower 48 states. Even a pair of columns arrives crated, tall and heavy, so plan the unload: a forklift or equivalent equipment at your end, or collection from the carrier's terminal. Residential delivery is available and carries a residential fee. This item ships free, so there is nothing to add at checkout. Inspect both crates before signing the delivery receipt and record any damage on it at the time, however minor it looks. A signed clean receipt is very hard to reopen later. Warehouse pickup for BendPak products can be arranged at the locations listed in the Pick Up and Delivery section of this page — call us to set it up. Warranty BendPak's written warranty document is linked from this page and is the governing text; nothing here restates or paraphrases its terms. The practical rule for any hydraulic lift is the same regardless of what the paperwork says: report the fault and open the claim before anything is dismantled. A cylinder or power unit that has already been taken apart is very often a claim refused. Photograph it, take the column out of service, and call us. Product Features 18,000-lb. individual column capacity / 108,000-lb. maximum system capacity Meets or exceeds the standards prescribed by ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011 Two, four, or six column configurations can accommodate heavy duty trucks and light duty passenger vehicles 208-240V, 3-phase main power system - optional voltages available upon request SINGLE, PAIR or TEAM operation For a standard four-column set, just three 30' cables are used leaving the front or back of the lift clear of cable obstructions Simple operation, long service life and minimum maintenance Intuitive controls allow the lift to be fully programmed and controlled from any column Control systems feature 24-volt safety circuitry The PLC and main system components are standard off-the-shelf brands rather than proprietary printed circuit boards or controls, which can be very expensive to service or replace Smart electronics feature self-diagnostics and self-calibration functions Sealed and enclosed linear potentiometers feature precision potentiometric output and high-frequency response for precise synchronization and communication of all columns throughout all operation cycles for precise, level lifting Variable height limit settings can be programmed for shops with low ceilings or when specific vehicle service requirements necessitate specific rise heights Two-speed lowering option – turtle or rabbit speed settings Each column is equipped with a warning light and audible alarm for critical warning alerts Emergency shut-off switches on each column quickly shut off power to the lift in the event an unsafe condition is detected by the operator Separate key lock enclosure on each column Electronics are multi-fuse protected An enclosed electric-hydraulic power system that ensures quieter operation is better suited for sound-sensitive areas Pallet-jack style steering wheels enable the columns to be lowered firmly on the floor vs. constantly loaded spring-type steering wheels that can cause columns to roll when unladen by the weight of a vehicle Low-mounted power units and cylinders means a lower center of gravity, making the columns easier to move and less likely to topple vs. screw-drive systems with heavy overhead motors and drive systems Extended forks accommodate wide tires and deep wheel configurations Multi-width wheel forks with locking pins accommodate the widest range of wheels, eliminating the need for specialty wheel adapters Inverted hydraulic cylinders feature an integrated safety valve to prevent accidental uncontrolled lowering in the event of oil pressure loss Pick Up and Delivery Our Pick Up locations for Bendpak/Dannmar/Ranger are located in Santa Paula, California & Theodore, Alabama.Call, text, or chat with us if you have questions.
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