Workshop Components: Rubber Lifting Pads & Blocks
Help protect your staff and your workshop by using quality lifting components. Good equipment increases safety and stability. Lifting blocks and pads create the vital contact area between your vehicle lift and the vehicle chassis. Much like tyres, they must be in good condition to prevent failure and avoid endangering technicians.
What makes a good lifting component?
It’s crucial to understand what makes a quality product. Not all consumable parts are created equal, with varying costs and quality. Rubber components should be designed for repeated use and provide high levels of grip.
Why do lifting pads and blocks vary in price?
Cheaper components are often made from lower-grade materials and deliver far less performance, even though they may look almost identical. Poor-quality pads can compress unevenly, slip, or deteriorate prematurely, reducing vehicle stability and increasing risk.
Workshops now routinely service electric vehicles, which are typically heavier and have smaller contact areas due to battery placement. Choosing trusted, certified pads ensures consistent grip and reliable support—keeping technicians and vehicles safe.
The Risks of Splitting and Failure
The comparison between a quality product and a cheaper, unlicensed alternative clearly shows signs of excessive wear on the inferior option—indicating the need for replacement. A high-quality product will be more durable, offer a longer lifespan, and ultimately cost you less in the long run.
The Safer Choice
Licensed components are built for durability and tested for real-world performance, delivering better value and requiring fewer replacements over time. With our years of experience, we can help test and advise—ensuring your workshop is in safe hands.
Help safeguard your technicians and other staff members by choosing a quality product designed for the job.
EV Specific Lifting Accessories
As the battery in an electric vehicle often occupies standard jacking points, suitable contact areas are reduced. Don’t be tempted to use the edge of a standard lifting block, where stability is drastically reduced. Instead, opt for a specific EV adaptor or block for maximum safety.
