Inflatable jack
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IF YOU have ever struggled by the road side with a heavy rusty jack, then a Rapid Jack air bag made by Noblebridge Ltd may interest you. Designed for use with light commercial vehicles the airbag uses exhaust gases to inflate it and give it a lifting capacity of up to 2,000 kg.
Though not operating at anywhere near its limit, the Rapid Jack performed well when tested by CM, quickly lifting an unladen MAN-VW LT 31 Pick-Up, and a Land-Rover. A two-way valve-allows gas to be vented slowly to give a controlled descent, but some practise is needed to avoid accidently releasing it quickly resulting in a sudden and dangerous deflation. The air pipe should be pushed well on to the exhaust to avoid it being blown off by back pressure. The pvc bag is light and easy to position under the body, and can be inflated on rough surfaces. When deflated the bag is easy to stow and does not have the irritating rattle that accompanies many conventional jacks. Cost per bag is £19.99p.
Noblebridge Ltd, 72 Great Portland Street, London W1. 01580 9782.