{"product_id":"ideal-msc-18k-x-236-heavy-duty-mobile-column-lift-set-of-2","title":"iDEAL MSC-18K-X-236 Heavy Duty Mobile Column Lift (Set of 2)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMSC-18K-X-236: a 36,000 lbs column pair that runs off its own batteries\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a set of two iDEAL mobile columns rated \u003cstrong\u003e36,000 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e as a pair, and the thing that decides whether they suit your building is not the capacity — it is that they run on \u003cstrong\u003e24VDC\u003c\/strong\u003e battery power with an onboard charging system. There is no trailing supply cable to route around a vehicle, nothing to anchor into your slab, and nothing permanent to design a bay around. You wheel the columns to the vehicle, lift, work, and then park them against a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe columns talk to each other over a communication cable on retractable reels, wired in a U-shape configuration so the run stays clear of the vehicle's path in and out. Either column can drive the set, and a master control panel with an LCD keypad handles individual or paired synchronised operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe part that is easy to miss: the batteries are not included\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eiDEAL's own specification is explicit about it, and we would rather you read it here than discover it on delivery day. Each column takes a \u003cstrong\u003e12VDC\u003c\/strong\u003e sealed deep-cycle battery — BCI Group 31, AH-105 — and those are \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e supplied with the lift. Budget for them, buy them locally, and put them on your order list alongside the columns. It is a small line item against a set this size, but it is the difference between lifting on the day the freight arrives and waiting a week.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe charging side is built in. Each column takes an AC input of 100 to 140VAC, 60Hz, 1PH, and converts it to the 24VDC the drive runs on, so a normal wall outlet keeps the set charged overnight rather than a dedicated three-phase feed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCeiling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each column stands 88.6\" at its lowest and reaches 155.5\" at full extension. Measure to the lowest thing hanging from your roof — a light, a door track, a heater — not to the roof deck.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLifting height.\u003c\/strong\u003e 67.1\" at the fork. Add that to the underside of the vehicle to work out the height you will actually be standing under.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFloor space.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each column is 44.1\" wide, and the set will run with the columns up to 32'8\" apart, so the same pair covers a passenger van and a long-wheelbase truck.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWheels.\u003c\/strong\u003e The forks adjust from 12.6\" to 22\" to suit the wheel diameter, the forks are 17.9\" long, and there is 10\" of clearance between fork and column.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFloor.\u003c\/strong\u003e iDEAL specifies a minimum concrete surface strength of 3,000 PSI. Mobile columns are not anchored, but they concentrate the whole load onto four small caster and foot contact patches, so slab strength and flatness still matter. Confirming your slab meets the specification is the buyer's responsibility, and if you do not know what your floor is, have it cored and tested before the set arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e iDEAL specifies indoor set-up and operation for this lift. It is not a yard machine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNoise.\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 dB(A), which matters more than it sounds in a shop where technicians work next to the columns all day.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSynchronisation, and why the encoder is the safety feature\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA PLC and an optical encoder keep the columns synchronised continuously while the set is moving. That is not a convenience feature. Four wheels being lifted at slightly different rates puts the vehicle into a twist it was never designed to take, and it is the failure mode that mobile columns have to engineer out. The encoder measures where each carriage actually is, rather than assuming that equal run time means equal height.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder that sits an independent mechanical locking system. When the set is at working height the load rests on steel, not on hydraulic pressure. Each column also carries its own emergency switch, so a technician at any corner of the vehicle can stop the whole set without walking to a master station.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTruck and bus shops\u003c\/strong\u003e that need to lift by the wheels rather than by frame contact points.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFleet and municipal workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e where the vehicle mix changes weekly and a fixed lift in a fixed bay is the wrong shape.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShops that rent their building\u003c\/strong\u003e and cannot cut, drill or anchor the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-bay operations\u003c\/strong\u003e that want one lifting set that can be pushed to whichever bay is free.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat Comes With the Set\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo columns, each with its own emergency switch and mechanical locks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster control panel with LCD screen and keypad\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunication cable on retractable cable reels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjustable lifting forks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLED work light with a magnetic base\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePoly caster wheels, so the columns can be repositioned with a pallet-jack type device\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot included: the 12VDC batteries described above, and the optional MSC accessories iDEAL lists separately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMSC-18K-X-236\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTwo columns\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eCapacity (set)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e36,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eLifting height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e67.1\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColumn height, min \/ max\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e88.6\" \/ 155.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOverall width, per column\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e44.1\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFork adjustable range\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e12.6\" to 22\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFork length\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e17.9\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFork to column clearance\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e10\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eMax. distance between columns\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e32'8\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eAC input, per column\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e100 to 140VAC, 60Hz, 1PH\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDC output, per column\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e24VDC\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eMinimum concrete strength\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e3,000 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eNoise level\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e70 dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eSet-up \/ operation\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eIndoors\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eShip weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1,584 lbs per column\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification, stated exactly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne line in the feature list on this page mentions optional MSC accessories that are ALI certified. Read that for what it says: it is a statement about certain \u003cem\u003eoptional accessories\u003c\/em\u003e, not a claim that these columns themselves carry a third-party North American lift safety listing, and we are not going to blur the two.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your insurer, your fleet policy or your local jurisdiction requires a lift to carry that listing, ask them to name the requirement in writing and then talk to us before you order, so we can put the question to iDEAL and answer it with a document rather than an assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe set ships as freight to the lower 48. Each column is listed at 1,584 lbs, and there are two of them, so this is a forklift or loading-dock delivery — the driver will not take it off the truck for you. If your site cannot unload, arrange terminal pickup and collect with your own equipment, or use one of our warehouse pickup locations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck the freight before you sign for it. Photograph any damage to the crates, count the columns and the control gear against the packing list, and write what you found on the bill of lading while the driver is still there. A clean signature is the carrier's proof that nothing was wrong on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivery to a residential address carries a residential fee. Freight is quoted live at checkout for your own ZIP code rather than estimated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoverage and the claim process are set out on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims page\u003c\/a\u003e. One rule matters more than the rest: do not dismantle a suspect component before the claim is open. An opened control box or a stripped carriage is the most common reason a real failure ends up outside cover. Photograph it, leave it as it is, and call us.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e24VDC Battery Operation with Onboard Charging System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunication Cable with Retractable Cable Reels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eU-Shape Wiring Configuration for quick vehicle entry \u0026amp; exiting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConvenient Operation from any Column\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndependent Mechanical Locking System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePLC \u0026amp; Optical Encoder provides continuous synchronization for Columns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasily positioned with Pallet Jack type device with Poly Caster Wheels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjustable Lifting Forks for the widest range of Wheel Diameters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmergency Switch per each Column, provides the highest safety assurance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy to use Master Control Panel for Individual or Paired Synchronized Operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLCD Screen with Keypad offers 'easy to read' visuals for Settings Lifting Height\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConveniently stored out of the way when not in use to maximize work space\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailable in Two, Four or Six Column Configurations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew! LED Light with Magnetic Base!!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew! Optional MSC ALI Certified Accessories available\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003ePick Up and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-pickupdelivry-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Pick Up locations for Valor, Tuxedo, iDeal are located in Temecula, California - Orlando, Florida - Norcross, Georgia - Elwood, Indiana - St. Cloud, Minnesota - Reidsville, NC - Pottsville, Pennsylvania - Alvarado, Texas - West Valley City, Utah.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"iDeal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287192805530,"sku":"MSC-18K-X-236","price":15015.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/ideal-msc-18k-x-236-heavy-duty-mobile-column-lift-set-of-2","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}