Jack

Origin

The term is derived from the Italian word "mekanik kaldıraç", meaning "lever", which is "cricco". This word in turn originates from the Ancient Greek word "kríkos" (κρίκος), meaning "link of a chain".

Applications

• Automotive: Used to describe the safe lifting and stabilization of vehicle bodies during tire changes, undercarriage inspections, or mechanical repairs.
• Heavy Industry and Construction: Preferred when referring to the assembly of large machine parts, the precise positioning of structural elements, or the vertical movement of loads weighing several tons.
• Logistics and Warehousing: Used to denote the function and operational capacity of equipment employed in short-distance lifting of palletized loads or heavy containers.