New BendPak Wheel Spotting Dish Simplifies Lifting and Parking
BendPak added a wheel spotting dish kit as standard on its two-post lifts, designed to improve vehicle positioning accuracy and reduce setup time in service bays.
By improving alignment from the start, the spotting dish reduces repositioning time and keeps workflow moving in busy garages.
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BendPak
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BendPak now includes a wheel spotting dish kit standard on its two-post lifts.
The addition aims to enhance vehicle positioning accuracy.
This new feature is designed to reduce setup time in service bays.
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BendPak announced that all BendPak brand two-post lifts now include a Wheel Spotting Dish Kit as standard equipment. The accessory is designed to help technicians more quickly and accurately position vehicles for service.
The Wheel Spotting Dish Kit is also available separately for use with most installed two-post surface-mounted or inground lifts, or as a general parking aid.
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Design and Function
The spotting dish provides a visual and physical guide for positioning a vehicle’s front tire when pulling into a service bay. Technicians place the driver’s side front tire in relation to the dish, depending on vehicle type and wheelbase, to align the vehicle for lifting.
The tool is intended to reduce time spent repositioning vehicles and improve consistency in lift placement.
Placed at the bay entrance, the spotting dish helps guide drivers into the ideal position for safe and efficient lift setup.
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Construction and Specifications
The Wheel Spotting Dish is constructed of heavy-duty steel and features a corrosion-resistant powder-coated finish designed for shop environments. It is built to resist bending, cracking and warping under regular use.
Additional features include:
Wide design to accommodate cars, trucks and SUVs
Low-profile ramp angle for smooth positioning
Precision-formed edges to help center wheels
Ribbed, anti-slip surface for traction
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The dish measures 14 x 12 x 1 inches and weighs 9.5 lbs. It includes two 8 mm x 50 mm anchors for securing it to the floor.
BendPak’s wheel spotting dish offers a simple, durable solution to help technicians align vehicles quickly and consistently in the service bay.
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BendPak
The Wheel Spotting Dish Kit is included with new BendPak two-post lifts and is available for separate purchase.
The primary purpose of the BendPak wheel spotting dish is to improve vehicle positioning accuracy and reduce setup time in service bays.
The BendPak wheel spotting dish kit is standard on BendPak's two-post lifts.
The BendPak wheel spotting dish benefits service bays by simplifying the lifting and parking process, thus improving operational efficiency.
The wheel spotting dish addresses the issue of difficult vehicle positioning during lifting and parking, making the process more accurate and faster.
Vehicle positioning accuracy is important in service environments to ensure safety, prevent damage, and enhance the efficiency of repair or maintenance operations.
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