Frequently Asked Questions
- What will happen if the air bag gets too much air? Will it explode?
- How long will the Herkules Air Bags last?
- What happens if the Air Bag is punctured? Will the lift fall to the ground?
- Is it less expensive to operate a Herkules pneumatic lift or a comparable hydraulic lift?
- What is required to operate a Herkules pneumatic lift?
- How much can the Herkules Air Bag Lift?
- How long has Herkules been manufacturing lifts?
1. What will happen if the air bag gets too much air? Will it explode?
No. Each Herkules Lift has a pop-off valve installed to prevent the air bag from over inflating. If an operator continues to hold the controller in the up position once the lift is fully raised, the pop-off valve will open up and let the excess air out of the bag, thus preventing over inflation.
2. How long will the Herkules Air Bags last?
The Herkules Air Bag will last well beyond 250,000 cycles! This will by far outlast any comparable hydraulic cylinders, electric motors, hydraulic seals, and hydraulic hoses. The extra long life of our heavy-duty Air Bag reduces maintenance costs and downtime.
3. What happens if the Air Bag is punctured? Will the lift fall to the ground?
The chances of the Herkules Air Bag becoming punctured are extremely remote since the Air Bag consists of a thick 2-ply rubber composite. If however, a catastrophic event did occur, the lift would simply bleed down in a controlled descent due to its low pressure operation. The damaged Air Bag could then be unscrewed (in most lift models) and a
new one installed in a matter of minutes.
4. Is it less expensive to operate a Herkules pneumatic lift or a comparable hydraulic lift?
The initial cost of purchasing a Herkules pneumatic lift is very comparable to that of a hydraulic lift. However, if you plan on using the lift for more than a few years, the Herkules lift can save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in parts, labor, and downtime.
5. What is required to operate a Herkules pneumatic lift?
The only installation requirement needed to operate a Herkules lift is a standard half-inch I.D. airline hose with at least 60 psi. No electricity. No hydraulics. No installation costs.
6. How much can the Herkules Air Bag Lift?
The standard Herkules Air Bag can lift as much as 57,000 lbs. However, this does not mean that each lift can lift this much weight. The actual capacity of each lift model varies according to its structural integrity. This provides our customers with many different lifts that will meet their budget and application requirements.
7. How long has Herkules been manufacturing lifts?
Herkules Lifts have been operating in the field for over 25 years. One customer writes, “Of all the scissor lifts I have referenced this one was the most durable. The lift is beefy and the table is stable and heavy duty. The other tables seem to skimp on craftsmanship to cut costs. With Herkules, you don’t have to give up the stability and quality of the table to save money. This is the only one that I would buy” Dennis Quinn.
