Plastic Slide Block for Two-Post Lifts - Bend-Pak

Maintain the smooth and reliable operation of your two-post lift with the Bend-Pak 5715200 Plastic Slide Block. These essential components, often referred to as glide blocks or slider blocks, are designed to fit within the columns of your automotive lift, providing a low-friction surface for the lifting carriage to travel. Replacing worn slide blocks is crucial for ensuring quiet, consistent, and safe vertical movement, preventing metal-on-metal wear, and extending the overall lifespan of your equipment.

Key Features

• Durable UHMW Construction: Manufactured from Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) polyethylene, these slide blocks are engineered for high strength and low friction, offering exceptional wear resistance in demanding shop environments.
• Optimized Carriage Movement: The blocks minimize friction between the steel carriage and column, facilitating smooth, consistent, and quiet lifting and lowering operations.
• Component Protection: By providing a sacrificial wear surface, these slide blocks protect the more expensive steel columns and carriages from premature wear and damage.
• Noise Reduction: Worn blocks can lead to jerky operation and excessive noise. Replacing them helps to reduce squealing, grinding, or groaning sounds during lift operation.
• Essential Wear Item: Slide blocks are a critical wear item requiring periodic inspection and replacement to prevent operational issues and potential safety hazards.
• Direct OEM Replacement: Specifically designed as a direct fit for various Bend-Pak two-post lift models, including many MX, XP, and XPR series lifts.

Applications

The Bend-Pak 5715200 Plastic Slide Block is vital for professional automotive service centers, heavy-duty repair shops, and industrial facilities utilizing Bend-Pak two-post vehicle lifts. These blocks are essential for routine maintenance, lift refurbishment, and addressing issues such as jerky carriage movement, excessive noise, or binding. Regular replacement ensures optimal performance and safety for technicians and vehicles, preventing accelerated wear on lift columns and carriages.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Bend-Pak
• Model Number: 5715200
• Quantity: Typically, eight (8) blocks are used per lift carriage, with a total of sixteen (16) required for one complete two-post lift.
• Dimensions: Approximately 3? long with either a ¼” or 3/16? diameter slot. Users should verify their existing slide block slot size before ordering to ensure correct fitment.