Our DURAPAC® Safe D Lock® Jack was a finalist in the category of EXCELLENCE IN MINE SAFETY, OH&S in the Australian Mining Prospect Awards 2016. We designed and developed the Safe D Lock jack to combine the functions of lifting and supporting mining vehicles for tyre replacement and service in a safe and compact product. Typically, these two functions are separate, with the use of a jack for lifting, then a stand for supporting the vehicle. Key points of the Safe D Lock are as follows:
- The ‘failsafe’ nature of the mechanical lock, which is always engaged and will support 3 times the rated load in the event of hydraulic failure
- Internal (patented) lock mechanism is protected from damage and environment
- External mechanical confirmation of the lock mechanism position and status
- [+ POWERDRIVE*] Lithium ion powered, independent battery drives eliminate worker effort in moving and manoeuvring jack with no dangerous air hose being dragged across the work area – *POWERDRIVE is an optional feature that transforms the Safe D Lock Jack into a self-propelled lifting jack and rated vehicle jacking stand for Heavy Mining Vehicles
- Remote pendant so operator is not under the vehicle during lifting
- Able to be locked out with control function disabled and confirmation of mechanical lock engagement
- Lightest and most compact jack of its type
- Meets AS/NZS 2693:2007 standard for vehicle jacks, it also meets AS/NZS 2538:2004 standard for vehicle support stands
- Designed and built in Australia
- Combining these functions can result in reduced capital expenditure over purchase of individual jack and stand
- Reduced storage space required in workshop and service vehicles
- Faster tyre change and service. The vehicle lifted, supported and ready for maintenance far quicker than lifting, inserting a stand, lowering onto stand and removing jack
