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Lifting Shackles Types And Varieties
Lifting shackles are designed to provide a closed connection of two components for lifting, pulling and loads as well as connecting components together in rigs. This is usually up to 1,200 Tonnes....
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Ratchet Load Binders
Ratchet load binders are used to tie down and secure large loads usually on the back of a lorry or flat bed, load binders are used in conjunction with specially rated lashing chains, the binder...
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Engine Cranes- How Do They Work?
Most commonly used in the automotive industry Engine Cranes were designed to lift, transport and lower engines with a hydraulic boom while being supported by a set of sturdy legs that feature wheels...
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How Do Machine Skates Work?
Machine Skates or sometimes referred to as Load Moving Skates are very easy to operate, they work by distributing the weight of the load up to 100 Tonnes over the surface of the skate, underneath the...
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Toe Jacks For Low Entry Lifting
Lifting industrial objects up to 10 Tonnes is always going to be far too much for any human to lift without the aid of a Lifting Jacks of some kind, unless the person concerned is a ‘Super Human’ like...
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Using Shackles To connect Components
Lifting Shackles are designed for connecting and securing components together for use in a lifting, pulling or tensioning application. Each shackle is rated to a particular safe working load (maximum...
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Summer Roofing And Height Safety
Summer is here and there is no better time than now to fix up that old broken roof that has been leaking all winter. Many factors should be considered when re-roofing ones home from the size of the...
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Why Crane & Lifting Gear Inspection Is Vital For Safety
With health and safety regulations getting tighter each and every day we are forced to pay attention to new legislation. It is essential by law that all cranes and above hook equipment is inspected by...
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Kito Electric Hoists- The best quality on the market?
If you work closely with lifting equipment and hoists you maybe aware of the Kito brand, having become more established in the UK market over the last few years Kito are well respected on a global...
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Moving Machinery With Load Moving Skates
Load Moving Skates are one of the most handy tools you can possess when considering moving a large machine or object such as a cabinet/piece of furniture. Making light work of moving loads up to...
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Lifting Shackles- a riggers best friend
Have you ever looked at a construction site and wondered in amazement how huge loads are hoisted several hundred feet above the ground? A closer look will give you a hint about how this is possible....
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Choosing The Most Appropriate Platform Trolley Depending On Your Specific...
While the main purpose of using trolleys at work sites remains the same, there can be unique needs that businesses may look to address. This explains why the use of platform trolleys has a wide and a...
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How Do You Know If It Is Time To Change A Load Rope?
Safety should be your primary consideration when it comes to handling lifting equipment. When you do not practise adequate care to minimise risk elements, you put your life and others’ lives at risk...
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Major Considerations That Shape Your Winch Purchase Decision
With the cost of a winch ranging from 100 pounds to thousands of pounds, you may find it hard to select a winch that not only suits your budget, but serves your purpose as well. There are a few major...
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Fundamental Features Of The Genie® Superlift Advantage®
The Genie SLA Superlift Advantage is a material lift which is operated manually and is specially noted for its compact, portable design that allows the lift to be transported through standard single...
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Inspection tips for your full-body harness
With falls being the leading cause of death in construction sites and in work sites where people are required to operate at elevations, employers should make sure that they adopt appropriate safety...
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A Brief Overview of LOLER
Lifting operations are associated with risks of injury and when they are handled in an inappropriate manner, they can invite additional costs to the company or people who are accountable for...
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Reasons Why Drum Trolleys May Boost Your Transportation Efficiency
Why do you need drum trolleys when you can just roll drums to move them to the desired locations? Well, drum trolleys are designed to transport large drums that carry ‘hazardous’ chemicals. This...
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Exceptional Onsite Productivity From Electric Chain Hoists
Working on site and trying to move around heavy materials can be no only exhausting but also inefficient in todays world. Manual labour is almost a thing of the past these days, as technology develops...
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Extend The Life Of Your Overhead Cranes By Keeping An Effective Maintenance...
You do not need to be a rocket scientist to ensure that your overhead cranes are safe and functional. By scheduling your inspection and maintenance jobs regularly and by ensuring that you undertake...
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