Heavy Duty Four Post Lift for John Hudson Trailers & the Importance of Air in Commercial Workshops. - 16 May

JOHN HUDSON TRAILERS BOOSTS CAPACITY WITH HEAVY DUTY FIXED LIFT FROM TOTALKARE

Renowned trailer firm John Hudson Trailers has improved its service and repair capacity after taking a heavy duty commercial four post lift from workshop equipment experts, Totalkare.

With a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles and trailers, John Hudson Trailers specialise in the sale, hire and servicing of a variety of commercial trailers, including curtainsiders, platforms, low loaders, step frame trailers and plant carriers among others, all stored and maintained at its yard and offices in Bawtry, South Yorkshire.

The Bawtry depot also offers commercial vehicle testing, tachograph calibration and fleet servicing for HGVs, PSVs and light commercial vehicles. The heavy duty commercial four post complements John Hudson Trailers’ existing three sets of Totalkare T8AC mobile column lifts.

Whilst mobile column lifts can be moved around a workshop and stored to maximise space when not in use, the new heavy duty four post lift is installed in a fixed position, creating a designated structure within the workshop to support the lifting of vehicles for maintenance and repair, improving productivity in one of its busiest functions.

Totalkare’s heavy duty four post lifts have a lifting capacity of between 8,000 and 35,000kg and a platform length of between 7 and 18m. The model taken by John Hudson Trailers is 16,000kg capacity and 8m in length to ensure it can cover the entire commercial fleet. The lift is also fitted with an air operated jacking beam capable of lifting up to an additional 12,000kg. The lift has been surface-mounted, but Totalkare can also recess installations into the floor to maximise space if required.

Joe Clarke, Operations Manager for John Hudson Trailers commented, “The installation of the heavy duty commercial four post lift was quickly and professionally completed by Totalkare engineers. It has already increased our service capacity and we look forward to enjoying the benefits this will bring.”

Jack Longstaff, Area Sales Manager for Totalkare added “The new four post lift is the ideal addition to the established depot, and we are sure the combination of the mobile column lifts and new four post lift will provide essential flexibility in this busy workshop.”

To find out more information about Totalkare’s Heavy Duty Commercial Four Post Lift visit the website.

HOW THE RIGHT AIR MANAGEMENT GIVES YOUR WORKSHOP A BOOST

HOW THE RIGHT AIR MANAGEMENT GIVES YOUR WORKSHOP A BOOST 

Every workshop uses air. It’s an essential utility just like water and electricity, and it works its way into almost every job and service your teams carry out.

And that means there’s a huge scope to make improvements in how you use it — from the efficiency and productivity of your workers, to controlling your costs and reducing your carbon footprint.

Here’s why every workshop needs the right air management tools:

IT’S ENERGY EFFICIENT

From its heavy-duty uses with tyre inflation and air-operated pit jacks, right down to the simplest cleaning of components and chassis, your workshop has a continual need for high-pressure air.

And if you’re not being efficient with it, that means you’re continually throwing money away.

We’ve seen lots of vehicle workshops still using their ancient air compressors — outdated bits of kit that are almost as old as the business itself.

They’re not powerful or reliable. And most important: they’re not as energy efficient as the latest new models.

But with a quick and simple upgrade to a modern piece of kit (like our own Totalkare ABAC Spinn Air Compressor), you can see immediate improvements in both power and energy efficiency.

Compared to older models, the Spinn can pump out up to 15% more air flow while using 12% less energy. That’s an automatic saving of up to 12% on the costs of your air supply — and a substantial improvement to your impact on the environment.

IT IMPROVES PRODUCTIVITY

With high-pressure air being so essential to daily workshop life, it’s surprising to see how many workshops still aren’t making it easily accessible to their teams.

They’ve got their tools and big-ticket items readily available, their storage neatly organised, and the layouts of their workshops planned with incredible precision. But when it comes to having the right air management systems, lots of workshops tend to overlook it.

With a dedicated set of Hose Reels installed within easy reach, you’re bringing the delivery of essential air to the work stations that need it. You’re helping your teams to waste less time — and that has a direct effect on the throughput and productivity of your workshop.

IT INTEGRATES SEAMLESSLY

The best air management tools are the ones that blend effortlessly into the layout of your workshop — the ones that don’t take up valuable space, and don’t add any extra work or travel for your technicians.

That’s why we designed our Hose Reels and High-Capacity Hose Reels to integrate seamlessly into the areas of your workshop that are already established.

If you’re investing in workshop furniture (like our Totalkare Service Pods), you can get your air management tools installed directly into the furniture itself. So when your workers are on the job, they’ve got a convenient supply of high-pressure air ready and waiting within arm’s reach — as well as the usual tool storage, dispensers, and electrical outlets that come with the Service Pod as standard.

And if your teams work with a Vehicle Inspection Pit, you’re in luck — because our hose reels can also be directly integrated in your pits.

With a steady supply of high-pressure air readily available inside the vehicle pit itself, you can give your workers the convenient access they need to get the job done — without needing to leave the pit or reposition the vehicle.

LOOKING FOR A BETTER WAY TO MANAGE YOUR AIR?

It’s may not be the most glamorous part of life in the workshop. But with the right air management systems in place, you can give your teams the tools they need to save time and work faster — with just a modest investment in the essential equipment.

Take a look at our full range of hose reels and compressors in our online shop — or chat with a workshop expert to find out more.