Atlas Alignment Training Course

The first Atlas alignment training course, conducted this week at the Greg Smith Equipment Sales facilities in Norcross, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta, was a huge success. The Atlas alignment training course is a 3 day training class that provides students with both theory and practical experience. The first day is primary classroom instruction with minimal hands on application. Days 2 and 3 are the hands on days, and offer students the ability to align multiple types of vehicles from start to...

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New Products at Greg Smith Equipment - Shark Welders

Greg Smith Equipment is proud to announce the addition of Shark ® welding equipment to our extensive line of automotive aftermarket products.Shark ® has been in business for over 28 years and understands the demands that are placed on service equipment in the automotive repair business.Shark ® welders are available in several sizes to accommodate the DIY (who demands high quality) up to the professional welder who appreciates a high quality welder at a very competitive price. We also offer...

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Atlas Mobile Column Lifts vs. Heavy Duty Four Post Lifts

The Atlas MC7000 and Atlas MC9000 offer a distinct advantage over heavy duty 4-post lifts. Heavy duty 4-post lifts normally come in sizes such as 18,000 lb. capacity, 27,000 lb. capacity, 35,000 lb. capacity and 40,000 lb. capacity. You might also find heavy duty four post lifts rated at 20,000 lb. capacity, 25,000 lb. capacity, or variations thereof. The Atlas MC7000 and Atlas MC9000 have ratings of 7,000 and 9,000 per column, respectively – for total capacities with 4 columns of 28,000 and 36,000...

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Greg Smith Equipment to Sponsor Outlaw Vintage Racing for 2012 Series

Greg Smith Equipment Sales is proud to sponsor Outlaw Vintage Racing for the NASA-SE Thunder Group 2012 series. Learn more about Outlaw Vintage Racing, the NASA-SE Thunder Group and the 2012 series calendar by visiting Outlaw Vintage at http://outlaw-vintage-racing.blogspot....

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When is a 10,000 LB. Lift Not a 10,000 LB. Lift? Answers Provided by Greg Smith Equipment

Almost all above ground lifts sold in the USA come from Asia. Lift manufacturing is not a "high tech" industry, and there are many small manufacturing plants in China that are scrambling to produce lifts to satisfy the huge demand throughout the world.HOW MUCH WILL YOUR 10,000 LB. LIFT REALLY PICK UP?Let the professionals at Greg Smith Equipment explain;Lifts should be built to certain Industry standards that set the benchmark for the minimum safety requirements of above ground lifts. These standards...

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Which Lift Should I Buy: 2-Post or 4-Post? Let Greg Smith Equipment Help

Greg Smith Equipment hears this questions dozens of times each week. There is no correct answer to this question! However, by looking at the advantages and disadvantages of both styles of lifts we can help provide information to help you make the decision.Most professional shops know what type of lift will work best for their business. Most professional shops have both two post and four post above ground lifts in their service bays. Unlike these commercial shops many of our customers will only buy...

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Before You Buy a Lift - Check out the Greg Smith Equipment Checklist

Concrete Thickness:Most of our two post and four post lifts require four inches of concrete with 3,000 lb. PSI strength. Please check the Greg Smith Equipment website for the specifications of your lift.Ceiling Height: Check the ceiling height of your area to make sure it is adequate for installation of your new lift. If you have exposed ceiling rafters...you may be able to position an overhead two post crossbeam in between the rafters (if they are "running" that way) OR you may be able to "run" the top crossbeam over the rafters (if they are running...

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