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Hydraulic Lift Terms

Apron – Angled, smooth part of landing or car entrance area.
 
Cycle – The complete up and down action of a lift table.
 
Cylinder – A vessel of fluid with a shaft and piston that moves in response to a decrease or increase of pressure.

Direct Acting Lift – Lift in which the cylinder is directly attached to the car.
 
Drive Machine – Unit that provides the power and applies the necessary energy to raise and lower a lift.
 
Drum – A cylinder, laid horizontally, used for compaction as part of the winch.
 
Elevator – Used to move equipment or materials from one level to another.
 
Ergonomics – The study of ways to reduce injury and increase ease of physical activity through correct training, posture and product design.
 
Hydraulic – Moved or operated by pressurized fluid, often in a tube or valve.
 
Hydraulic Cylinder (http://www.hydrauliccylinders.net) – The combination of a piston and ram, which creates a push and pull force on a part.
 
Hydraulic Oil – A substance that is used in hydraulic pistons to create pressure and as a lubricant.

Hydraulic Pump (http://www.hydraulic-pumps.org) – A water pump that uses the flowing water to force a small amount of that water to a pool at another level.

Jog – The lowering or raising in short increments of the lift platform.
 
Landing – A surface for work designed with a permanent position for the unloading and loading of lift devices.
 
Lifting Capacity – A rating of a load on a hydraulic lift or scissors lift relative to the application of an evenly distributed load.
 
Lift Piston – Hydraulic cylinder for raising and lowering, usually on a bucket or dozer.
 
Outrigger – Braces used to stabilize equipment through hydraulically controlled means.
 
Pitch Cylinder – Cylinder using hydraulics to control the tilt of a bucket.
 
Rotary Joint – A device that allows the transfer of hydraulic fluid made of two parts, one attached to the operating mechanism and one to the undercarriage of the machine.