What customers report from the field and how Böck responds
A photo sent to us by one of our distributors shows it clearly:
a vehicle is lifted, the support plate is under load, and the rubber pad has visibly come loose. It’s not an everyday situation, but it’s not a one-off either. For us at Böck, it’s clear: such feedback is always the starting point for real problem-solving.
Why this can happen and which lifts are affected
Conversations with technicians and workshop owners across Europe reveal a recurring pattern. On various lift models, the rubber pad can detach from the support plate even when it has been properly bolted.
The cause often lies in the lift’s installation position:
- According to many manufacturers’ setup instructions, columns should be mounted vertically or slightly tilted outward.
- In practice, however, they are often slightly tilted inward, due to uneven floors or installation errors.
- This creates unfavorable lateral forces when lifting heavy vehicles.
Especially with electric cars, pickups, or large SUVs, the point load is high.
The lifting arms bend further inward under load. The pressure on the rubber pad then acts not only from above but also from the side – a typical cause of the pad slipping off the support plate.
Our solution: the Böck rubber pad ROT001 with integrated slip protection suitable for ROTARY and diverse Herrmann and Ravaglioli lifts
Based on this customer feedback, we developed a special rubber pad design for Rotary, Herrmann, and Ravaglioli lifts, as well as for all models using the same pad type.
Technical details
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Inside the ROT001 is a U-shaped metal plate that is permanently embedded during the vulcanization process. It extends beyond the edge of the support plate and acts as a mechanical anti-slip barrier, reliably preventing the pad from lifting off sideways under diagonal forces. |
Key benefits
- Integrated metal plate for anti-slip protection
- Secure fit even under lateral forces or inclined lift positions
- Compatible with Rotary, diverse Herrmann and Ravaglioli lift models, and other lifts brands using the ROTARY rubber pad
- Ideal for heavy and electric vehicles
- Durable, wear-resistant material
- Easy insatllation on the rotating plate
Thinking practically. Taking feedback seriously.
We don’t develop our products based on theory but on real-world experience. If you experience that rubber pads wear out quickly, come loose, or slip off, if contact points are hard to reach, or if certain vehicles are difficult to lift, please let us know!
Your experience helps us improve existing solutions or create new ones.
And perhaps your feedback will lead to the next product that truly