My lift (Ammco) is a sturdy commercial version that
I purchased slightly used from a local tire dealer (it's rated
for 7000 lbs.). It has 2 posts that are bridged at the top;
mounted along the top rail is a foam covered bar hooked to
a micro-switch. Touch that bar (truck roof, etc.) and everything
STOPS!
Seems like the manufacturer, in this case, took care of these
concerns<G>
Steve
BTW, paid $1500 and they delivered to my shop door. Took
about 4 hours (with a bit of assistance) to install. Rented an
impact drill for 4 hours, best rental dollars I ever spent.
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Petrevich <inchman@prolog.net>
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 05:55 AM
Subject: Lift Stops
>
>Matt talks about making a lift stop with switches on the lift.
>
>Matt (and others) this isn't a flame or anything, but instead of putting
>the lift stop on the lift, you would want it on the ceiling. That way,
>if you put a differant car on the lift, it would still work.
>Radio shack has a light sensor that could trip a relay that would shut
>off the lift. Mount the unit on the ceiling (about 2 inches from the
>top) Run the light beam from the front to back, instead of side to
>side. That would work fine and only cost about $40.
>LMK if you need any help with plans.
>
>FWIW, I use a traffic light hooked up to these sensor to tell me when I
>get my car in far enough. They are real easy to set up.
>
>--
>Inch
>Hooligan #3
>http://augdev.com/Inch
>mailto:inchman@prolog.net
>
>"I used to cry about not having any shoes,
>until I met a man with only one motorcycle!" 8>)
>
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