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Q: What makes this product innovative?
A: There are plenty of under hoist stands in the market, some are infinitely adjustable such as this one. The thing that really makes the [Under Hoist Stand] unique amongst all the other stands that have been around forever is the quick release mechanism. If I'm servicing a vehicle, let's say it's a truck and I'm doing rear shock absorbers on [it], a typical stand I would have to crank that screw in the thread and keep cranking for what seems like forever. With this stand, you simply just release the pull mechanism, pull the saddle to the desired working height, and release the pull, and it's there. It's quick and easy to do these fast, quick-to-service height adjustments. It's a time saver.
Q: What was the inspiration behind creating this product?
A: We did a lot of our own personal research through the technicians we have here on staff. We had a lot of feedback from customers that said that adjusting the stand's height is a time consuming process. Collectively, between our manufacturer and our internal folks, as well as our customers, we developed an under hoist stand that is revolutionary in the market. This is an exclusive Snap-on product.
Q: How do you see this product improving the lives of technicians and shop owners?
A: It's all about time. Having worked in a shop myself, and done a lot of this type of work, I know that any time you can save, easy and fast is always what wins.
Q: What has the feedback been like from technicians who have purchase this tool?
A: What our customers told us after we launched the full height version of the under hoist stand, is that they were looking for a shorter version to do suspension work. We followed up with a launch of the UHSL 1500, the "L" meaning low. It's half the distance of the full height version and is great for doing suspension work. No longer does a technician have to get a ladder when a vehicle is at the full height on a lift, they can do service work halfway up with the short stand.
Another comment we received was, why didn't someone think of this quick release mechanism sooner? Here at Snap-on, our products are here to make the job easier, faster, and to have a product that is unique and unlike any others in the market.
Q: Is there anything else you think our readers should know about the product?
A: We added, and it's not unique to under hoist stands, a foot pedal which allows the user to make fine adjustments. Not only does it allow you to align components easier, but it also folds up for easy storage.
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