S&B Automotive Academy has elected to purchase a set of Totalkare vehicle lifts after being impressed with those units initially loaned by the supplier for the IRTE Skills Challenge. They are thus now a permanent fixture in the training centre.
Purchase of the T8DC column lifts forms part of modernisation work of S&B’s offering. Their arrival allows students to get hands-on experience of the latest in mobile vehicle lifting technology, Totalkare says.
It adds that the versatility of the units makes them ideal for educational institutions and professional workshops alike. Each column has a safe working load of 7,500kg and can be configured in sets of four, six or eight. The cable-free units are synchronised by radio and adjustable forks can accommodate a wide range of wheel diameters and hence vehicles.
Speaking about the purchase, S&B Automotive Academy Quality Director Richard Belton says: “Totalkare’s mobile column lifts have really impressed us. The quality and reliability are outstanding, and the cable-free aspect provides excellent flexibility in our training centre.
“These lifts will significantly enhance the learning experience for our students, allowing them to train on equipment that is at the forefront of automotive engineering and a common fixture in vehicle workshops and coach and bus depots across the country.”
Totalkare will support the lifts at S&B Automotive Academy via a comprehensive service package that includes two engineer visits every year as standard.
Says Area Sales Manager James Phare: “We were pleased to support the IRTE Skills Challenge through the loan of our T8DC lifts, which are designed to meet the demanding needs of modern workshops.
“They are incredibly easy to manoeuvre, and the cable-free feature eliminates trip hazards, making the workshop a safer place. We are delighted that S&B Automotive Academy has subsequently been impressed enough with them to purchase the set permanently. It is sure to benefit as the Academy develops the engineers, technicians and workshop managers of the future.”
