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Why ALI Certification Matters for Your 2-Post Lift

The Key to Safer, Smarter Vehicle Lifting in Your Shop

When selecting the ideal 2-post lift for your automotive shop, safety, reliability, and compliance should be top priorities. That’s why it’s essential to select a lift that carries ALI Certification—the gold standard in vehicle lift safety and performance.

What Is ALI Certification?

The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) is the industry’s trusted authority on lift safety standards. A lift with ALI Certification undergoes rigorous ANSI/ALI ALCTV testing, covering everything from the structural design of an overhead bar and base plate durability to safety locks, electrical systems, and user manuals. Whether you're equipping a professional garage or upgrading your home shop, selecting an ALI Certified 2-post car lift ensures peace of mind and proven reliability.

Top Benefits of an ALI Certified 2-Post Lift

  1. Maximum Safety – Prevents accidents with tested restraints, locks, and overload protection.
  2. Code Compliance – Meets OSHA and ANSI standards for inspections and insurance
  3. Proven Quality – Built for long-lasting, reliable lifting across a range of vehicles
  4. Resale Value – Easier to sell or trade thanks to recognized certification
  5. Ongoing Oversight – Certified manufacturers are regularly audited for quality
  6. Shop ALI Certified Lifts at Alamo Equipment Services

Whether you're outfitting a new service center or upgrading your current bay, investing in an ALI Certified 2-post lift is a decision that pays off in terms of safety, performance, and compliance.

How Do I Check if My Lift Is ALI Certified?

Look for the ALI Gold Label affixed to the lift—it should include the ALI logo and certification number. You can also verify certification at autolift.org, where ALI maintains an up-to-date list of approved lift models and manufacturers.

Alamo Equipment offers a wide range of ALI Certified 2-post vehicle lifts from top manufacturers, engineered for safety and built to last.

Explore certified lift options today at AlamoEquipment.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

At minimum, once per year. ANSI/ALI ALOIM:2020 — the national standard for automotive lift safety — requires annual inspection by a qualified lift inspector. OSHA recognizes and enforces this standard. High-use lifts or lifts in demanding environments may warrant more frequent checks.

Yes. OSHA does not have a separate lift-specific standard, but it enforces the ANSI/ALI ALOIM standard as the recognized industry consensus. Annual inspection by a qualified technician is required under this framework.

All of them. The ANSI standard applies to every automotive lift regardless of type — 2-post, 4-post, scissor, in-ground, mobile column, and specialty lifts. Age and brand do not exempt a lift from the annual inspection requirement.

A full inspection covers structural integrity, anchors and anchor bolts, cables and pulleys, hydraulic system condition, safety lock function, lift arms and pads, electrical components and interlocks, travel limit switches, and load labels. Lifts that fail are documented and must be corrected before returning to service.

The inspector documents the findings and the lift should be taken out of service until the issue is corrected. Alamo can diagnose and repair most lift issues in the same visit or schedule a follow-up service call.

Call us at (817) 865-3707 or email info@alamoequipment.com. We inspect all lift types across the Dallas–Fort Worth area and can typically schedule within a few business days.