Do-it-yourself hydraulic crane for engine removal: instructions and drawings

Design features and operating principle

The hydraulic valve is made of durable metal and has a stable design. The main principle of the mechanism structure: stable support with low dead weight. This helps you lift loads of up to three tons with ease, but a maximum of two meters above the ground.

Garage crane is used for:

removing the engine;
lifting beams, bridges;
movement of dimensional units.

The crane contains a hydraulic drive and operates through a system of communicating vessels. The method allows you to make the rise smooth.

Stationary

The stationary crane is installed in large car repair shops and is securely attached to a monolithic foundation. The mechanism has a boom with a rotating system and is equipped with a manual drive. Allows you to work on only one vehicle at a time.

It is important to calculate the installation location in advance, since it will not be possible to dismantle the structure without loss.

An integral advantage of a stationary crane is its large lifting capacity. It is provided by a monolithic support, which creates rigidity of the system.

Portable

The hydraulic rolling crane has wheels on its base. The support is provided by the lower metal beams, which results in loss of load capacity readings. It is better to choose a faucet with a massive triangular support. By design they are divided:

on cast solid supports with limited boom reach, but good load capacity;
telescopic or folding - they have an increased boom reach, but reduce the load capacity by several times.

Important! Folding units need to strictly follow the instructions for lifting the permitted load. The arrow cannot withstand and, if the permitted standards are not observed, it breaks off.

What characteristics should a garage lift have?

In garage conditions, two types of lifting mechanisms are used. The first type includes a lift that can lift the entire car, and the second type includes a goose-type lift that allows you to move loads around the garage.

Lifts of the first type are stationary devices and the main requirement for them is stability. The car weighs more than a ton and should not have the slightest chance of falling. In order to prevent any accidents, the garage lift must have a reliable stopper.

Homemade goose tap

The goose type lifts are most often used in auto repair shops. It is quite simple to make it from a profile pipe or channel. First, the base is welded on which the rotating mechanism needs to be installed. It is best to make an arrow with an adjustable reach. This will make it possible to move weights in any direction.

Main types of equipment

The average garage has a reduced square footage and requires careful selection of equipment. Before installation, it is recommended to carefully study the need for individual mechanisms, their types, pros and cons. A hydraulic valve is determined by two criteria.

By type of drive

There are also two subtypes of hydraulic drive:

automated design with hydraulic cylinders;
combined, with hydraulic cylinders and manual winches.

A significant drawback of the first is oil cylinders. They need frequent regular replacement, so this design is considered extremely unprofitable for constant use. The combined system will last longer. However, some of the work with winches will have to be taken on by mechanics.

According to the design of the support

Hydraulic cranes are divided into mobile and stationary, they can be folding and prefabricated cast (goose). For ordinary garages, it is more rational to choose a mobile structure with folding parts.

Specifications

Technological features of cranes are used to create various modifications. Models have a lifting capacity from 1 to 16 tons.

The following types of drives are used in the design:

mechanical;
electric;
hydraulic.

The truck-based crane design consists of a slewing bearing on a roller track. Let's consider the main technical indicators of truck cranes installed on ZIL brand trucks.

Specifications:

Basic car ZIL 130.
The power of the base chassis is 110 kW.
The boom length is 8000 mm.

Boom equipment:

Retractable and non-retractable boom.
The load capacity of the device is about 6.3 tons.
The load lifting speed ranges from 0.4 to 13 m/min depending on the modification of the truck crane.
Rotation speed - from 0.1 to 2.5 rpm.
Change in boom radius - 11 m/min.
Length with extendable boom is 8500 mm; with a fixed boom - 10600 mm.
The width is 2500 mm.
The height is 3600 mm.
Weight is 9.25-9.53 tons depending on the modification.

Let's consider the performance characteristics of the ZIL-133 GYA. ZIL-133GYA car with 2 drive axles located at the rear.

A four-stroke engine with a water cooling circuit is installed.

Technical specifications:

Engine volume is 10.85 dm³.
The cylinder diameter and piston stroke are 120×120 mm.
Engine power - 210 hp. With. at 2600 rpm.
Torque - 650 Nm at 1600-1800 rpm.
The crankshaft speed at idle is 600 rpm, maximum speed is 2930 rpm.
Specific fuel consumption is from 165 to 178 g/l. s./h.
Engine weight - 1120 kg.

Load height characteristics

The lifting capacity of any equipment changes as follows: the lower the height, the greater the lifting capacity. Let's consider the cargo-height characteristics of truck cranes based on the ZIL-130 truck.

Load height characteristics:

With a boom height of 2-8 m, the load capacity is 6.3 tons.
At a height of up to 10 m, the load capacity is 5 tons.
Height 12 m - 3.5 t.
Height 14 m - 2.8 t.

Despite its large dimensions, the truck-based crane has good maneuverability and maneuverability.

DIY crane assembly technology

If you have certain skills, assembling the mechanism yourself will not be difficult. To do this, it is important to draw up a preliminary design drawing, choose materials wisely and strictly follow the assembly instructions.

Schemes and drawings

Below are sample drawings of a hydraulic crane. You need to make accurate calculations yourself, based on the parameters of a particular garage.

Material selection

To build a garage lift yourself, it is recommended to first purchase all the required materials:

3 steel corners with parameters 7.5x7.5x0.8 centimeters.
“Worm” gearbox, the minimum load capacity of which starts from 300 kilograms, and the additional indicator is 60 kilograms.
A strong steel plate one centimeter thick. If you have an old metal cutting machine, you can take it from it; you won’t need outside help for this.
About 10 matching bolts.
2 dense metal chains with a diameter of two to three centimeters. The crane is designed to work with very heavy materials - you should carefully monitor the quality of the metal.
Hook.
Steel cable with a diameter of 5 millimeters.
2 keys with different parameters in the shape of an asterisk.

Step-by-step construction instructions

The process of assembling and installing a homemade garage crane does not look complicated:

steel corners must be installed on parallel walls;
fasten the steel plate to them using M8 bolts;
fix the “worm” gearbox on the plate;
install a larger key on the drive shaft;
drill a hole in a pre-designated place, insert a chain into it and close it into a ring;
fix a smaller key on the output shaft of the gearbox;
drill 2 more holes in the plate;
pass the second chain through the holes, where one end is on a small key, and a hook is installed on the second.

Installing a faucet yourself has a number of important advantages. For example, the cost of a homemade mechanism is almost two times lower than a purchased one.

Device

The design of this lifting machine includes the following parts and mechanisms:

support post;
jib;
beam;
control lever;
winch with hoist;
lugs;
boom equipment;
fingers;
pulley;
clamp;
transformer and vacuum gauge;
wheel mechanism;
cables;
fasteners;
cup-shaped hook;
Electrical engine.

A complete design drawing of this equipment is provided in the user manual.

The supporting frame of the device is made of high-strength steel and has a triangular shape. The corner profile is made of iron and rotates around two clamps, which are located on a special mast. There are 2 blocks attached to the support type frame, and a third block is located at the bottom of the mast. A flexible cable made of steel passes through it, ending at one end with a bowl-shaped hook. This type of hook is used to grab cargo. At the other end of the cable there is a self-winding drum winch mechanism.

Mechanisms designed to grip the load vary depending on the shape of the object being lifted: for example, to transport bricks you will need a platform with overall dimensions of at least 3000 * 900 mm. To move a round-shaped load, a simple platform made of logs with a diameter of 270-320 mm is used.

To increase the reach of the installation's working part, it is recommended to strengthen the crane's eyes on the fingers attached to it. They should be supported with a special additional stand.

To increase the level of stability of the mast, it is secured to the working surface with fasteners in one or two places. If the height of the mast exceeds 20,000 mm, it is recommended to additionally install a fastening in the middle of the structure.

The lifting angle of the load, the length of the boom and the angle of inclination of the installation itself can be controlled using special mechanisms that are connected to the installation.

Advantages

Having carefully examined the design and operating principle of this device, it is logical to come to the conclusion that using an aerator has the following advantages:

water savings are about 60%, while the intensity of the water flow remains the same;
water that mixes with air significantly reduces the noise level when exiting;
the mesh membrane in the aerator design ensures high-quality filtration of the water flow;
saturation of water with air bubbles promotes uniform flow without all kinds of water hammer and widespread splashes;
the design of the aerator has small overall dimensions, as a result of which it practically does not differ from a conventional nozzle for a faucet or mixer;
aerator devices have a universal design, therefore they are suitable for almost all modifications of mixers and taps that are available on the modern market of plumbing equipment;
quite simple way to use;
aerators have a fairly long service life.

You may also be interested in an article about aerators for ponds and aquariums.

Read an article about making an aerator for purifying water from a well or well here.

Popular models

Loader cranes are produced in:

Japan.
China.
Russia.
Germany.
Italy.
Korea.

You can choose a power plant model from the following brands of leading global manufacturers:

Atlas;
Amco Veba;
Effer;
Hiab;
Ferrari;
Fassi;
Palfinger epsilon;
Unik;
Isuzu;
Foton;
XCMG;
Atlant;
BAKM;
Velmash.

Foton units have a load capacity of 6 tons, and their length is more than 6 m. Foton Ollie transports goods and is useful in construction work.

The Isuzu QL 1100 TMA crane installation is one of the new products of the Japanese company. Load capacity - 5.5 tons, length about 6 m.

The Hiab 600EP5HiPro loader crane lifts loads up to 16 tons. It can be used to move large and oversized loads. Equipped with a remote control. This device is capable of lifting loads that are located near its wheels.

The mini crane moves loads weighing up to 3 tons. Popular models:

SOROKIN 8.10.
AE&T 1t T62201.
AE&T 1t T62101.
SOROKIN 8.6.
SOROKIN8.2.
SOROKIN 8.22.
SOROKIN 8.3.

A suitable crane installation for Gazelle should lift a weight of 800 kg. These are the following models:

RM 3622 CE, manufacturer - Italy, mounted behind the cabin;
Unik URA - 100, manufacturer - Japan, mounted inside the on-board platform.

The Gazelle with CMU is suitable for transporting large and light cargo, as well as for loading and unloading operations.

You can install the truck crane yourself. It is installed on the vehicle. To do this, you need to remove the body from the chassis to change the subframe, because The factory design is weak and may crack. The subframe must be made with your own hands because attaching the crane installation directly to the frame is prohibited.

It can be welded from outer (18 mm) and inner channels. The planks are bent so that they follow the shape of the frame. The smaller rail is inserted into the larger channel to form a rectangle. Ready-made channels are attached to the welded frame. A fire hose is placed between them and the base to level the plane of the slats and frame.

The crane is installed on a subframe, which includes:

beam;
arrow;
support posts;
special stepladders.

The installation is secured using special stepladders. It is necessary to insert spacers into the stepladders, which can be made like this.

When many options for cranes mounted on the chassis of Gazelle trucks appeared, the owners of these vehicles began to think about how to install this mobile crane on their vehicle. After all, in the end you can get the most popular special equipment.

can have a load capacity from 1 to 11 tons.

The basis for attaching the CMU to the car frame is the subframe. You will have to do it yourself. It is prohibited to attach the manipulator directly to the frame.

First of all, you will need to move the car body back. This will create free space behind the cabin for installing a truck crane. The best solution is to remove the body from the chassis altogether, because the subframe will need to be replaced.

This needs to be done for two reasons:

the factory design is too weak, because it is made of thin metal and can crack;
The standard Gazelle has a too short wheelbase; to install the CMU, it must be lengthened.

How it works

The operating principle of this type of device consists of the following important points:

increased pressure in the aerator is created when the water flow passes through the narrowest part of the device;
the difference in pressure inside and outside the aerator allows air to enter the body of this device through special holes on the sides, thereby saturating the water flow with air bubbles;
Thus, when leaving the spout, the flow consists of 2/3 air bubbles, and only 1/3 water, which achieves economical consumption.

What is good about a plastic pipe?

We will not talk about the direct purpose of the product, but about the convenience of using varieties of plastic pipes specifically as a material for crafts.
Plastic pipes are light weight, strong and quite durable. They are dirt-resistant, do not collect dust and are easy to clean. Products made from plastic pipes are safe to use even by small children (they do not break, are not heavy, and do not emit toxins). For creative work, PVC pipes are often used, which are quite rigid and can be easily connected with special nozzles and “adapters,” allowing the creation of collapsible structures. Polypropylene pipes can also be used, but to connect them you will need a special welding machine or compression fittings, and the finished products cannot be disassembled.

Popular models

Loader cranes are produced in:

Japan.
China.
Russia.
Germany.
Italy.
Korea.

You can choose a power plant model from the following brands of leading global manufacturers:

Atlas;
Amco Veba;
Effer;
Hiab;
Ferrari;
Fassi;
Palfinger epsilon;
Unik;
Isuzu;
Foton;
PM;
XCMG;
Atlant;
BAKM;
Velmash.

Foton units have a load capacity of 6 tons, and their length is more than 6 m. Foton Ollie transports goods and is useful in construction work.

The Isuzu QL 1100 TMA crane installation is one of the new products of the Japanese company. Load capacity - 5.5 tons, length about 6 m.

The mini crane moves loads weighing up to 3 tons. Popular models:

SOROKIN 8.10.
AE&T 1t T62201.
AE&T 1t T62101.
SOROKIN 8.6.
SOROKIN8.2.
SOROKIN 8.22.
SOROKIN 8.3.

A suitable crane installation for Gazelle should lift a weight of 800 kg. These are the following models:

RM 3622 CE, manufacturer - Italy, mounted behind the cabin;
Unik URA - 100, manufacturer - Japan, mounted inside the on-board platform.

The Gazelle with CMU is suitable for transporting large and light cargo, as well as for loading and unloading operations.

Preparation of pipes, valves, fittings

The first step is to study the instructions for the soldering machine. It contains all the recommendations, as well as restrictions on the use of the machine. The instructions also contain a table from which you can determine the heating time of the pipeline elements.

Next, the workplace is prepared, as mentioned above. You need to secure the welding machine with a clamp and connect it to the network. Set the operating mode to 260 o C. The temperature is set on a special regulator.

Now you need to clean the Teflon inserts and put them on the machine. All that remains is to wait for the welding to warm up. The soldering iron must not be turned off during the entire operation. The set temperature regime will prevent overheating of the Teflon inserts. But under no circumstances should you lower the temperature. The resulting connection will be unreliable, will wear out over time and leak.

Now you can move on to preparing the pipes. First you need to make pieces of suitable sizes. All cuts should be carefully processed. The reinforcing layer is removed. Using a scissor cutter, the edge of the pipe is cut off; now you need to chamfer it with a cone-shaped cutter. The surfaces to be soldered should be degreased, cleaned of dirt, dust and uneven surfaces should be removed.

How to make a non-freezing water supply in the yard of a private house? (3 working schemes for winter)

Why do you need water supply in winter?
Residents of a private house sometimes need water in winter to rinse their hands after dirty work, wash their dog, car or tools/garden equipment. I don't think anyone enjoys running through the house with buckets of water. In addition, with frequent changes in temperature from + to - and from - to +, dirt and slush from the car forms on the paving slabs, which you also want to remove.

Despite the fact that the market offers ready-made solutions for non-freezing taps, in this article I will present several schemes for installing conventional shut-off valves, and these schemes will save the pipeline from ice plugs and stuck taps in winter.

To begin with, I want to dwell on the ready-made solution that the market offers and analyze the principle of its operation. So, a non-freezing tap:

The “trick” is that the shut-off element itself is located inside a warm room, and the flow control is placed outside, and therefore there is no freezing of water in the body of the product.

This solution is expensive, and as the length of the pipe increases, so does the price. The cost for a more or less high-quality product starts from 2,000 rubles. To carry it out onto the street with a wall half a meter thick, take it out and pay 8,000 - 10,000 rubles.

As a replacement for such a faucet, there are 3 installation schemes for conventional shut-off valves that will help save your budget.

So, diagram No. 1 - Two ball valves:

One is located in a warm zone, the other is placed outside. Typically, the pipe in the wall is made of polypropylene to eliminate cold bridges. Laying is done with a slight slope towards the street. Before starting water collection, the street tap is closed and the indoor tap is opened. Now you can use the water for its intended purpose. After completing the water procedures, the indoor tap is closed, and the outdoor tap is opened to drain the remaining water.

Of course, water may linger in a street faucet, then this scheme can be improved and a faucet with a drain (American) can be installed. Then, after use, it is enough to unscrew the fittings by hand and take them to a warm room.

Metal-plastic or polypropylene

Connecting polypropylene pipes
Modern plumbing equipment is, first of all, five-layer metal-plastic pipes, which have gained particular popularity due to their many advantages over other types of pipes:

compacted inner layer of polyethylene;
elastic aluminum layer of the pipe, preserving the shape and configuration specified during installation;
connecting the inner and outer layers of polyethylene pipe with its aluminum layer using glue;
durable layer of anti-corrosion polymer;
It is not necessary to comply with exact calculated dimensions when installing metal-plastic pipes.

When installing plumbing equipment, another type of pipe is used - polypropylene pipes. Their advantages over metal-plastic ones are economic benefits (polypropylene pipes are at least three times cheaper), as well as ease of installation. They can be connected even to metal pipes without much difficulty.

Fitting

When installing any type of pipes during plumbing work, you cannot do without fittings, which also include all kinds of taps and valves. These can be soldered ball valves, straight or angle valves (with American type). Brass ball valves are used (crimp, with a butterfly handle), which are characterized by good anti-corrosion resistance. When connecting such a tap to a pipe, a split brass ring is used to crimp the pipe; rubber (ethylene-propylene) is used as a sealing material. Similar ball valves are three-way, with external thread, with internal thread, for connecting pipes at right angles.

Connection diagram for a ball valve.
No special tools are required to install such valves.

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Comments 447

Your prices are crazy. We have brass, a good mixer costs 2000-2200 rubles.

It would be possible to install a cross piece instead of a tee and use 2 separate taps in the front (gander) and in the back for rain. It turns out there are 4 taps and whoever uses it for the first time will stand for a long time trying to understand how it works)))

I thought. But the design is too cumbersome. Or are there small taps?

The solution is simple) Place this entire structure not horizontally but vertically) For the gander, let’s say down between the bends and up for the rain, or vice versa, as is convenient for you) However, then a little more elements will be involved.

Handsome! great idea! I also changed the removable 4 in 1.5 years and it’s running again

I made this for a toilet like for women... only there you also need to adjust the central one with these taps and turn on the central one

We rented in Moscow for 7 years, the owners themselves changed everything at their own expense: the toilet, taps, sinks, vacuum cleaners and refrigerator.

My relatives do the same thing. I go on vacation myself and repair everything. Only a small complaint is needed from the tenants

I definitely need to make one like this at the dacha, on the street! But I’m already scratching my head about what to put up. everything ingenious is simple

This is bullshit! Helping a person (at least in an idea) is the best praise for me!

thank you for the real idea, the rest of the finger painters can't wait to relax in an embrace with the GROHE Solido Perfect Installation with a wall-hung toilet and a Skate flush panel and other shiny plumbing fixtures! RESPECT!

It's impossible to win this country)))

That's good)

An excellent solution for regions with calcareous water. My father-in-law decided to change the faucets, both cheap and expensive ones are overgrown. I will offer them this option)

I recommend it exactly like mine. There is the possibility of replacing taps and American ones (there is a supply of pipes for 1 soldering)

Well, why not. Quite good performance. And the prices for faucets are really inflated in our country.

Cool, but the exit had to be made shorter and directed towards the wall, so it wouldn’t stick out

I also rent out housing, and if something breaks, I come and fix it or replace it with a new one... Everything except broken windows and the like, where it is clearly clear that the breakdown is the fault of the tenants... And there have never been any problems. All the same, everything is more than covered... But if I were the author, I would have installed a used mixer, it would have worked no worse than a new one, but was 3 times cheaper, grandfathers often sell it on the market... and it would be a pleasure to use and not be ashamed in front of the owners... something like this...

Why is it “no shame in front of the owners” if they are rude. They should be ashamed that a person has to pervert, and certainly not because of a good life. The author did what he considered necessary at the moment, and in this situation it is not appropriate to talk about shame in front of the owners. It would be a shame if the owners installed a new faucet, the author broke it the next day, and then built what he showed in the photo. Wow, this is a shame in front of the owners. For now, you should specifically save the broken faucet and solemnly hand it over to the owners before leaving the apartment. As a reminder of how “excellent” they are and we need to look for more of them.