When you’re sliding a transformer, press, or CNC base into a tight footprint, the last thing you want is a one-way push. Buckingham’s Jack & Slide uses 50-ton, 10,000-psi push–pull cylinders so you can advance or retract with equal control. If your spotter calls an adjustment, you feather forward, check, then pull back a half-inch to square up—no pry bars, no drama.
Why it matters to project managers
- Plan in small, predictable increments. On rental sets, each “set” of cylinder strokes yields about 24 inches of travel, which pairs well with standard rigging choreography and hazard controls.
- Tight-access work is viable. The same synchronized hydraulics used in Buckingham’s lifting work carry over here for consistent multi-point control.
Spec highlights
- Cylinder rating: 50 tons @ 10,000 psi (push–pull)
- Typical travel per set: ~24 in (advance or retract)
Use cases
- Placing power-gen gear on elevated housekeeping pads where a crane can’t get access.
- Sliding machine tools into basements with limited headroom, then backing off to align leveling pads precisely.
