{"product_id":"bendpak-pcl-18b-2-mobile-column-lifts-low-voltage-208-230-190v-set-of-2","title":"BendPak PCL-18B-2 Mobile Column Lifts - Low Voltage - Set of 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBendPak PCL-18B-2 Mobile Column Lifts, Pair — Low Voltage\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003cstrong\u003eA pair is an expansion module, not a complete lift.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWill it fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach 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).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to confirm about the electrics.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eask us to put the configuration of the columns you are buying in writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — particularly important here, because these columns are going to be joined to a set you already own and they have to match it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the system capacity for your column count.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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, \u003cstrong\u003eask us to confirm it in writing for your intended column count before you buy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd two overall-height figures are published with contradictory labels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerifying floor capacity, access, clearance and electrical supply is the buyer's responsibility; the installation and operation manual is the governing document.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhat happens when something fails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eForks that fit the wheels you already have\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eControl, and adding to an existing set\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eColumns 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExisting PCL-18B owners stepping a four-column set up to six\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFleet workshops growing capacity a pair at a time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuildings on the lower three-phase service\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperations that need a spare pair on hand to keep a set working during service\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity per column\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18,000 lbs (8,165 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity added by this pair\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e36,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum system capacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePublished as both 108,000 lbs and up to 144,000 lbs — see the note above\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax. lifting height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e71.5\" (1,889 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall width \/ depth\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e45\" (1,143 mm) \/ 48.75\" (1,238 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChassis length\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e32.25\" (819 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFork width\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e9.5\" (241 mm) to 35\" (889 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFork length\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e11.5\" (292 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColumn weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1,450 lbs (657 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLifting speed\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e85 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSafety lock spacing\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eEvery four inches\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTurning circle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eNot published for this SKU — the data sheet repeats the label instead of giving a value\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping weight per column\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1,450 lbs (657 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping dimensions per column\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e106\" x 55\" x 41\" (2,696 mm x 1,397 mm x 1,041 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eCertification, stated plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreight 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBendPak'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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e18,000-lb. individual column capacity \/ 108,000-lb. maximum system capacity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeets or exceeds the standards prescribed by ANSI\/ALI ALCTV-2011\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo, four, or six column configurations can accommodate heavy duty trucks and light duty passenger vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e208-240V, 3-phase main power system - optional voltages available upon request\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSINGLE, PAIR or TEAM operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor a standard four-column set, just three 30' cables are used leaving the front or back of the lift clear of cable obstructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimple operation, long service life and minimum maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntuitive controls allow the lift to be fully programmed and controlled from any column\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControl systems feature 24-volt safety circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmart electronics feature self-diagnostics and self-calibration functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSealed 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVariable height limit settings can be programmed for shops with low ceilings or when specific vehicle service requirements necessitate specific rise heights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo-speed lowering option – turtle or rabbit speed settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach column is equipped with a warning light and audible alarm for critical warning alerts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmergency shut-off switches on each column quickly shut off power to the lift in the event an unsafe condition is detected by the operator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate key lock enclosure on each column\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectronics are multi-fuse protected\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn enclosed electric-hydraulic power system that ensures quieter operation is better suited for sound-sensitive areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePallet-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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow-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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtended forks accommodate wide tires and deep wheel configurations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMulti-width wheel forks with locking pins accommodate the widest range of wheels, eliminating the need for specialty wheel adapters\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInverted hydraulic cylinders feature an integrated safety valve to prevent accidental uncontrolled lowering in the event of oil pressure loss\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003ePick Up and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-pickupdelivry-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Pick Up locations for Bendpak\/Dannmar\/Ranger are located in Santa Paula, California \u0026amp; 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