hydraulic lift
Pressure-powered platform
A hydraulic lift is a device that raises heavy objects using pressurized fluid, typically oil, forced through cylinders.
The principle allows small forces to generate large lifting power—mechanics use hydraulic lifts to raise cars, and elevators often operate on hydraulic systems.
The mechanic put the truck on the hydraulic lift to check the undercarriage.
- craneLifter or wader
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
- hoistRaise with tackle
- elevatorVertical conveyance between floors
- pressureForce upon contact
ram · car jack · auto shop · seal · actuator · forklift · heavy machinery · incompressibility · cylinder · cavitation · pump · fluid dynamics · mechanical advantage · load capacity · load bearing · flow rate · valve · grease
- airplane hangaraircraft, plane, jet, helicopter, blimp
- garage equipmentfloor jack, jack stands, tire changer, air compressor, toolbox
- lifting equipmenthoist, davit, crane, elevator, winch
- mechanic toolswrench, socket, ratchet, screwdriver, pliers
- towingtow truck, tow trucks, towing, flatbed, trailer hitch
- lifting gearhoist, pulley, winch, jack, chain hoist
technological sophistication
hydraulic liftblock and tackle
Pulley arrangement for lifting
hand crank · staircase · ladder · inclined plane · lever