Puzzle, Rotary, Plane Moving or Tower: How to Choose a Car Parking System
A practical decision guide comparing puzzle, rotary, plane moving and automated tower parking by footprint, capacity, retrieval time, cost drivers and site conditions.
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Parking engineering, in plain English
Practical guides on choosing, sizing, installing and maintaining mechanical parking, written and reviewed by our application engineers.
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How Much Ceiling Height Does a Parking Lift Need? A Practical Guide
Work out the minimum clear height for two-post, four-post, tilting and pit parking lifts with a simple formula, worked examples and the measurements to take on site.
Puzzle Parking Capacity: How Many Cars Fit on Your Site?
Use the lift-slide capacity formula to estimate how many cars a puzzle parking system holds, with layout tables for 2 to 6 levels and tips on columns, entries and pallets.
Two-Post vs Four-Post Parking Lift: Which One Fits Your Garage?
Compare two-post and four-post parking lifts on footprint, capacity, installation, anchoring and use cases, and see when a tilting or triple stacker is the better choice.
EN 14010, CE Marking and ANSI/ALI: Safety Standards for Mechanical Parking
What EN 14010, the EU Machinery Directive and Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, CE marking and ANSI/ALI standards mean for parking lifts, and the safety features to look for.
Site Preparation Checklist Before Your Parking System Arrives
A step-by-step checklist for foundations, power, drainage, access and permits so your parking lift or automated system installs on schedule.
Maintenance Schedule for Hydraulic and Mechanical Parking Systems
Daily, monthly, quarterly and annual checks for parking lifts, puzzle systems and automated car parks, with the parts that wear and what to keep in stock.
Importing Parking Equipment from a Chinese Factory: Incoterms, Lead Times and QC
What to agree on before you import parking lifts or automated parking from China: specifications, Incoterms, payment, lead time, inspection, packing and after-sales support.
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