The design of lifting mechanisms differ. First of all, they are divided depending on the number of racks. Today, there are many two-rack models on the market, as well as four-rack modifications. At the same time, their traction devices are installed hydraulic or mechanical.
Among motorists, parallelogram lifting mechanisms are considered to be the most popular. They are also called scissor models. Additionally, there is a plunger type of device. To make a model yourself at home, you should become more familiar with the design features of the most popular modifications.
Model with 2-foot shoe
To make this type of scissor lift with your own hands, you must first deal with the lower beam. To this end, many experts recommend preparing a clamp in advance. With its help, it will be possible to hold the central pin. However, first of all, it is important to fix the frame. For thisyou will have to use a welding inverter.
Further, in order to assemble the lift with your own hands, it is important to choose a high-quality hydraulic device for lifting the beam. After its installation, the handle is mounted. The reducer for these purposes is suitable single-channel. The lift stand can be made from aluminum plate. The supports for the mechanism are installed last. Before doing this, it is important to check the strength of the clamp. In order to weld the supports, you will have to use a welding inverter.
Three-foot shoe device
It is quite easy to assemble a car scissor lift with your own hands with a shoe on three legs. In this situation, the base is prepared U-shaped. After that, it will be possible to fix the pickup. For this purpose, many experts recommend using a clamp. Directly the hydraulic mechanism can be mounted on screws. At the same time, it should not overlap the supports.
Next, to make a do-it-yourself car lift, you need to fix the gearbox. To do this, a small plate is cut out of a steel sheet. It must be welded at the top beam. In this case, the indent from the edge must be at least 2.2 cm. After that, the shoe is attached directly. The first support is installed at the hydraulic mechanism. At this time, the other two supports should be at the front edge of the model.
Rear U-beam model
And with a U-shaped rear beam how to dodo-it-yourself lift? Answering this question, it must be said that in this case it will be difficult to make the base. To do this, you will have to cut a lot of long plates from a steel sheet. In this situation, experts recommend installing a cast-iron type shoe. In this case, the hydraulic mechanism must be located at the lower beam. Next, to assemble the lift with your own hands, you need to mount the gearbox.
To do this, you will have to use a clamp. The first support is welded only after fixing the clamping nut. The beam should be cut on the machine. In this case, the distance between its corners must be at least 230 mm. Some modifications of the specified lifting mechanism involve the use of pumps. They are necessary in this case for the lubrication of the hydraulic mechanism. To install this part, it is important to weld an additional support at the rear beam. In this case, much depends on the dimensions of the piston pump.
L-beam rear lift
And with an L-shaped rear beam, how to make a do-it-yourself lift? In order to qualitatively assemble a model of this type, the base is first prepared. For this, the plates are selected steel type. Their minimum thickness must be 2.2 mm. Next, to assemble the lift with your own hands, you need to attach the side supports. It is not necessary to use a clamp for this purpose.
The next step is to weld the beam directly. To make it yourself, you will need three equal-sized sheets of metal. Their minimum length must be 120 mm. After welding themthe upper beam is fixed. In this case, it is more expedient to use a small-sized hydraulic mechanism. Thus, the reducer can be placed next to it.
Studded model
Folding this type of lift with your own hands (the drawing is shown below) is quite difficult. First of all, it is necessary to prepare a thicknessing machine for rivets. Next, it is important to process the basis for the lifting mechanism. To do this, you need to use two plates. Cast iron in this case is used quite rarely. In turn, steel surfaces are less prone to corrosion, and this should be taken into account. On the lower beam, rivets are made at intervals of 23 cm.
Further, to assemble the lift with your own hands, all that remains is to fix the hydraulic mechanism. In this case, pneumatic modifications are used quite rarely. The piston in this situation should be at least 4.5 cm in diameter. Shoes are most often used of the steel type. A lever is installed to adjust the lifting mechanism. For greater stabilization of the base, supports are welded. The platform itself is made with rubber gaskets.
Aluminum rod device
To make a do-it-yourself car lift with an aluminum rod, you need to pick up a pipe with a diameter of about 4.4 cm. After that, its upper part is carefully sharpened. This is necessary in order to weld the pickup to it. Support in this case is necessaryprepare four. The stabilization of the hydraulic device is increased due to the use of special clamping nuts. In some cases, caissons are installed in the structures.
In models with pumps, they are quite in demand. Supports are most often selected steel. The minimum thickness of the metal in this place should be 3.5 mm. Next, to make a do-it-yourself car lift, you need to install a gearbox. The mechanism must be controlled through a lever. The rod itself must be mounted on a longitudinal platform. For this, a rigid beam is prepared.
Steel rod version
To make this type of lift to the garage with your own hands, the pipe should be selected with a diameter of about 4.5 cm. Then you need to prepare the basis for the device. Most often, it is installed in a U-shape, but other modifications also have a right to exist. In this case, much depends on the dimensions of the hydraulic device. You should also consider the power of the pump, which is designed for lubrication. If we consider the simplest model with a steel rod, then it is better to choose an L-shaped base. Cast iron beams are perfect for her. To make a lift to the garage with your own hands, then you need to install the traction platform directly. For this purpose, sheets are used mainly of steel type. However, aluminum alloy is also quite durable. The rod itself should be installed in the middle part of the lower beam.
To this end, in this place is doneexcavation. To fix the top beam, it is better to use a clamp. After fixing the hydraulic device, the gearbox is installed. For this type of lifting mechanism, it needs a single-channel. The rack in this case must be installed under the supports. In this case, the pickup is welded last. In this case, it is necessary to calculate the length of the lever in advance so that it does not come into contact with the supports and the upper beam.
Drywall Lifters
It is rather problematic to assemble a drywall lift with pads with your own hands. In this case, you can not do without a clamp. First of all, it is important to weld the base for the device. To do this, you will have to use the machine. The pads in this case are easiest to make from steel plates. At the same time, the supports for them must be selected quite strong, the minimum thickness of the metal should be 2.2 mm. At the same time, there are a wide variety of pickups. The lower beam in this situation can be made from steel sheets.
To do this, they are cut out with a width of about 120 mm. Caissons in these devices are used quite rarely. It should also be noted that hydraulic mechanisms are suitable for different capacities. In this case, much depends on the area of the lower beam. To stabilize the device during operation, many experts recommend welding rigid supports in the lower beam. It is necessary to install the rack on the lifting mechanism only after fixing the hydraulic device. Overlays in this situation must be mounted onthe top of the block. A regular nut is used as a clamping device. To adjust the tension of the mechanism, as a rule, a conventional lever is used.
Models with four tacks
To make a model for three pickups, the base will have to be made in an L-shape. In this case, the pads should be located at its corners. For their fixation, as a rule, screws are used. The upper beam itself can be steel. In this situation, it is more expedient to buy sheets with a thickness of about 2.3 mm. Pumps for the system are only suitable for piston type. At the same time, two-channel gearboxes can be used with great success.
To install the upper beam, the pickup is mounted first. A clamp is used to fasten it. In this case, the rod in this case can be selected aluminum to stabilize the platform. Fixation of overlays is carried out last. However, before this, the pads must be thoroughly cleaned. For this, it is best to use sandpaper.
