Axle Stand

Axle Stand

1. Cost

   • The users would want a stand that is high end quality but is cost effective
   • cost effective as sold in sets of two

2. Strength

   • The axle stand will need to be made of a strong material such as steel so that can sustain force
   • aluminium or light steel for small lightweight situations
   • cast iron or steel for heavy vehicles

3. Rigid

   • doesn't deform or buckle under weight
   • won't break as they are constructed mainly from heavy duty steel
   • wont break when holding objects

4. Simple

   • minimal maintanence
   • easy to use by tradesmen as well as home user
   • use to inspect and repair under a car then store away in the garage

5. Appearance

   • Bright colour for visibility
   • tower or tripod shaped to support the weight
   • saddle shaped tops to support axle
   • adjustable height using a ratchet and a steel pin for you to fit under various cars and lowered for storage
   • steel pin and chain inserted into column for safety so it does not slip

6. Reliability

   • will hold car's weight without breaking as it does not have any seals that could leak like a jack
   • consistently reliable if they are used correctly and with the right weight
   • used for repairs and maintenance of a vehicle at home or trade workshop ,not changing a tyre

7. Safety

   • sold in pairs so the weight of the object is spread over two points so it does not fall on top of a person under it
   • feet on legs spread the load preventing it digging into the ground
   • marked with a Safe Working Load to match the weight capacity of the object
   • place on a flat surface so it does not topple
   • catorgorised by weight and height capacity