New lift, need help

[Dutch106]

Hey all,

I’ve recently purchased an atlas pv10px 10k lbs capacity lift. I’m going through the hardware kit that came with it and I’ve noticed that one of the supplied anchors appears to have corrosion on it. I’m not sure if I should be worried or not. I’m questioning replacing just the one anchor with one from Home Depot, or replacing all since the two different anchors have two different torque values. I’m also considering epoxy anchors. I want to make sure I install the anchors properly since ya know, I’ll be standing under a vehicle on this thing.

Thanks guys

 

[Mr_fixit]

I wouldn't be worried.

 

[ovilla]

I’d break out an angle grinder and hit with with a wire wheel real quick. Then go ahead and use it.

 

[Dutch106]

I’d break out an angle grinder and hit with with a wire wheel real quick. Then go ahead and use it.

Would that take the coating off and let it rust?

 

[Wamsutta]

If you're OCD like me - and go ahead with installing those anchors, you'll be laying awake at night thinking about the anchors continuing to corrode beneath the surface of the floor. You'll be imagining the lift falling over because the anchors have disintegrated into a fine metallic dust. It's not worth losing sleep over. Replace the anchors now.

 

[SeisMec]

I’m questioning replacing just the one anchor with one from Home Depot, or replacing all since the two different anchors have two different torque values.

Can't you get non-corroded OEM replacements from the lift manufacturer or supplier?

 

[Dutch106]

Can't you get non-corroded OEM replacements from the lift manufacturer or supplier?

I hope so, I’ll have to check tomorrow

 

[Dutch106]

If you're OCD like me - and go ahead with installing those anchors, you'll be laying awake at night thinking about the anchors continuing to corrode beneath the surface of the floor. You'll be imagining the lift falling over because the anchors have disintegrated into a fine metallic dust. It's not worth losing sleep over. Replace the anchors now.

It’s odd because that one anchor is the worst one. All the others look fine except for another one that has a very small amount of corrosion on it. That one I’m not too concerned about. Ive found replacement anchors from homedepot and Lowe‘s but their toque values are different than what the lift company recommends

 

[Jking24]

You could wire wheel it then spray it with some cold galvanize if you were really concerned

 

[Dutch106]

You could wire wheel it then spray it with some cold galvanize if you were really concerned

Adding an additional coating won’t mess with the operation of the anchor right?

 

[Wamsutta]

It’s odd because that one anchor is the worst one. All the others look fine except for another one that has a very small amount of corrosion on it. That one I’m not too concerned about. Ive found replacement anchors from homedepot and Lowe‘s but their toque values are different than what the lift company recommends

In that case I'd get them straight from the lift company; that way they can't say anything if something goes wrong.

 

[IndyGarage]

That looks like a standard stud anchor to me. Personally I'd use it as is, but if you really don't like it go to the hardware store and pick up another one.

 

[Dutch106]

The lift supplier is sending me new ones.