Can anyone identify this lift?

[bradsbuicks1]

I was asked to move and re-set up this lift. I've been unable to find any information on it. Its electro-mechanical (no hydraulics) and employs a screwshaft in each column that are connected by a chain that lives under the base plate. The holes in the baseplate are slotted which i assume is how you tighten the chain. It has a large 3 phase 240v motor mounted on the side of the column on one side near the top, and a giant (about 14" diameter belt pully which is bolted to the top of the screwshaft next to the motor. There are no markings, numbers, or any other identifying characteristics on the lift. Sorry for the bad pictures. Hoping someone can shed some light on this.

 

[firebirdparts]

The baseplate, carriage, and arms shape looks like "auto lifters" in Wichita Kansas. They've been out of business for 25 years. It's possible though that they copied whoever made this lift. I can't see any mechanism inside the column in this terrible picture, so that's confusing.

 

[racecougar]

Sounds like the same lift discussed here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/direct-screw-drive-two-post-lift.444229/

It looks like that was a relatively common design over in Europe.

This video gives an overview of how they work:

 

[bradsbuicks1]

Thanks for the reply. I hope to gain access to take better pictures. That giant pulley on the top seems unique, I haven't seen any other lift on the internet that has that.

 

[firebirdparts]

I guess we can't see the pulley. I see something that looks like a reel, but it sounds like that's not it. I think it's gotta be really easy to understand how the lift works, just by looking at it.

 

[bradsbuicks1]

Yeah I'm sorry for the poor-quality picture. the pulley is on top of the far column in this picture. Its huge. The belt loops around it and connects it to the motor.

 

[firebirdparts]

Well, that’s not myterious. Is there a sprocket chain under the floor plate? Cables?

 

[racecougar]

Well, that’s not myterious. Is there a sprocket chain under the floor plate? Cables?

...connected by a chain that lives under the base plate.