Hare & Forbes has released a new engine stand, designed to help make the task of engine reconditioning easier.
Designed for professionals and enthusiast workshop mechanics, Hare & Forbes’ (Hafco) new engine stand provides an efficient and practical solution for anyone working on engines, the company says.
The Hafco ESR-450 engine stand has a capacity of 450 kg and incorporates innovative design features for safety and functionality. This stand is operated via a geared worm drive that provides precise positioning with minimal effort.
This geared mechanism has a manual crank handle mounted at the rear of the stand. The crank can be operated with around 95 per cent less human physical strength than conventional stands.
The geared crank allows the user to easily rotate an engine block 360 degrees through any convenient angle position, with the major benefit of easier access when rebuilding an engine or dissembling components.
Engineered for user convenience, supporting legs are located beside the engine suspension area for complete engine access through full rotation.
The open leg design is very handy, as it enables a fluids catchment vessel to be placed directly under the centre line of the engine for convenient collection of used lubricants and coolants.
Four caster wheels let you move the unit safely and effortlessly across the floor to exactly where the stand is needed.
Like all models in the Hafco engine stand range, the ESR-450 is manufactured from high grade steel with a super durable powder-coated finish, with rigid components secured with heavy-duty nylon lock nuts that ensure the stands remain tight and rigid.
If you are tight for space and need to store the engine stand, its legs easily fold up and secured with heavy duty pins.
Further details and full specifications available at www.machineryhouse.com.au/Engine-Stands