Whether you’re moving house, renovating an office or simply buying some new fixtures for your home, heavy items and awkward furnishings can be a real pain in butt to transport… and a literal pain the back to manoeuvre from A to B.
Luckily, here at SafetyLiftinGear, we have a whole host of handy load moving solutions at our disposal! Our wheely good range of appliance dollies and appliance skates are specifically designed to make moving your new home/office additions a doddle.
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While “appliance dolly” may be a well-known term, “appliance skates” is arguably a little less celebrated outside of manual labour circles.
In short, “appliance skates” simply refers to a specific kind of appliance dolly, namely those that resemble a giant roller skate.
This skating lingo also translates to other forms of moving equipment, with similar skating terms applied to related products, such as the wheel-less push/pull “ski slider”.
If you really want to get your skates on with a moving job, appliance skates provide a quick and easy solution to any moving job. Just don’t expect to perform a double axel with a fridge freezer in toe.
For a wide range of purposes, big or small, our appliance dolly collection covers a whole array of jobs, ranging from 100kg plastic appliance skates for lighter loads, all the way up to our 600kg wooden appliance dolly for heavy-duty moving.
To put that in context, 100kg is about the weight of a beer keg while, on the other end of the scale, 600kg is about the weight of a cow. So, whether you planning on moving a beer, bovine or anything in between, we have the dolly for you!
Available in both plastic and wood form, our various moving dollies are not only safe and suitable for a range of jobs, they’re also extremely cost-effective. Even our large appliance skates are very affordable, taking the strain off your wallet as well as your back.
Many of our dollies also come equipped with anti-slip mats for additional stability, greater grip and enhanced protection. Meanwhile, we also have a range of sizes to suit the task at hand. We even offer appliance skates with a foldable handle for easier load movement and manoeuvrability.
What’s more, in addition to traditional rectangular dollies, we also have round dollies and triangular dollies on offer as well. So, the next time you need to move a giant Toblerone or gargantuan tub of Pringles, keep us in mind!
For larger appliances, our 5pc Heavy Duty Appliance Furniture Moving Set is the perfect solution.
Complete with a hoist handle for easy elevation, the four dolly skates can be easily placed under each corner of the item you need to move, allowing for hassle-free lifting and shifting from start to finish.
Perfect for kitchen appliances, lounge furniture or heavy boxes, these lifting skates are a versatile, one-stop solution to a myriad of moving conundrums.
Best of all, they also skate around the problem of dimensions, allowing you to easily move a range of sizeable items, regardless of their dimensions.
While it’s easy to assume that appliance dollies are predominantly for businesses and those in a trade involving heavy goods, they can also be a really useful item to have around the home.
Our 150kg Home Furniture Appliance Trolley in particular is a prime example of just that. Ideal for a whole range of homely goods, this product can be a real life-saver in any number of situations: from decorating a bedroom to a garage clear out.
Weighing in at just 0.5kg (500g), this dolly skate is actually lighter than a basketball, but don’t let its modest mass fool you – our lightweight lifter packs a surprisingly serious punch.
This diminutive dolly is capable of moving 300 times its own weight, with a maximum capacity of 150kg – that’s the equivalent to the average weight of a panda!
While it’s unlikely you’ll need to move a Chinese bear around your home, this appliance dolly can also be used for a whole host of more conventional household items, such as furniture or boxes of books.
Nevertheless, it’s comforting to know its panda-proof, should the situation arise...
Regardless of your moving job, an appliance dolly can be a godsend. So, remember, we’ve got your back – literally!
For more information on our appliance dollies and appliance skates, click below and check out the range of moving goods we have on offer.
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For those that deal with heavy goods on a daily basis, a pallet truck can be a vital piece of equipment.
In fact, for those that spend their working day shifting warehouse stock or loading and unloading goods, the humble pallet mover is the ultimate essential.
That being said, pallet trucks come in many different varieties: from battery-powered pallet trucks and electric pallet trucks to mini pallet trucks and rough terrain pallet trucks.
As such, certain models are better than others for specific tasks. When choosing the right pallet mover for your job, one of the most important variants to take into account is the material.
When it comes to materials, they don’t come much finer than the universal appeal of stainless steel.
For companies that have to adhere to strict sanitary guidelines and hygiene requirements (such as the food, drink and pharmaceutical industries), galvanised steel pallet trucks and stainless-steel pallet trucks are the top choice – and with good reason.
Unlike standard pallet movers and pallet trucks, the galvanised and stainless-steel frames offer better resistance to bacteria and are better at withstanding the harsh demands of their respective environments.
Stainless steel is also great at retaining its shape under extreme temperatures, as well as heavy loads. This enhanced durability makes stainless steel pallet trucks a great investment in the long term, providing a one-two punch of heavy-duty hygiene.
Before we go any further, it’s about time we introduced you to Mr Hydro. While it may sound like a low-rent rip-off of Aquaman, Mr Hydro is, in fact, our range of stainless steel pallet trucks.
Our Mr Hydro range consists of two quality products. While the specifications are very similar – including dimensions, weight and lift capacity – there are a few subtle yet important differences between the two.
Ideal for moving heavy loads in humid and damp conditions, the GS/X 'Mr Hydro' model comes with a simple three-point control system, featuring easy-to-use lift, lower and neutral settings.
With tapered fork tips and entry guide rollers for effortless handling, this model also features an electropolished surface treatment on each contact surface, providing optimum corrosion resistance and maximum hygiene.
Arguably the more talented sibling of the two, the GS/I 'Mr Hydro' model offers everything its galvanised sibling has to offer, plus more.
In addition to moving loads in humid and damp conditions, GS/I model can also handle environments where strict high hygienic standards are enforced, such as the chemical, pharmaceutical or food/beverage industry.
Boasting stainless steel for all metal sheet parts, the pump and all other castings are made of brass, offering maximum resistance to humidity and oxidation.
Both of our stainless-steel hand pallet trucks are capable of lifting up to 2.5 tonnes of weight. To give an idea of how much weight that really is, it’s actually about the weight of a fully-grown giraffe or a particularly husky rhino.
Luckily, both of those animals are native to the savannahs of South Africa so, unless you’re planning on taking your pallet truck on a safari, you probably won’t need to hoist any hefty herbivores any time soon.
That being said, if you’re faced with a monstrous lifting task at your warehouse, its reassuring to know that our stainless-steel pallet trucks boast some seriously animalistic power!
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Superclamp - also known as Riley (Lifting Equipment ) Ltd - Are a lifting company dedicated to creating practical, safe and user-friendly beam clamps & trolleys. We offer a huge selection of Superclamp products that will allow you to complete lifting, pulling and anchoring tasks with ease! Let's take a closer look at the different clamps:
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Red Rooster has been supplying specialist lifting equipment for over 25 years. Over this time they have continually improved their designs, innovation and system quality. Red Rooster's mission is, 'to build long term relationships with (their) customers, provide the solution to their lifting and load measuring equipment problems while enhancing customer safety and productivity'.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we supply a variety of Red Rooster Pneumatic Air Lifting Hoists, capable of lifting loads of 250kg, 500kg, 1000kg or 2000kg!
They are powered by compressed air, meaning they have a 100% duty cycle which is perfect for continual use. If you need to lift something quickly, consistently and simply then these Red Rooster Hoists are perfect! Here are some of their key features:
We stock Red Rooster hoists in the following models, please click one to find out more:
RED ROOSTER TCR-250
RED ROOSTER TCR-500/2
RED ROOSTER TCS-500
RED ROOSTER TCR-1000/2
RED ROOSTER TCR-2000/2
We think that these pneumatic air hoists from Red Rooster are an excellent addition to our lifting equipment range, and they'll definitely be a great addition to yours too!
Give us a call on 0117 9381 600 if you'd like to enquire about these Red Rooster Hoists, a member of our customer service team will be happy to help you.
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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we are constantly adding new and exciting products to our site to give you plenty of options when you come to buying new equipment!
Recently, we expanded our range of pallet trucks to include pallet trucks from world leading material handling equipment supplier, Pramac. These pallet trucks are incredibly reliable, corrosion resistant, and reasonably priced! We're sure you'll love them.
Of course, we still offer tonnes of other pallet truck options. So if our new pallet trucks don't take your fancy then you could opt for an old favourite like our Premium Pallet Truck from LoadSurfer or one of our very own Electric Pallet Truck. The decision is entirely yours!
In this YouTube video, we show you how you should, and how you shouldn't use your new pallet truck - whichever you choose to buy!
We are sure that you will find a pallet truck to suit your needs in our ever-expanding pallet truck range. If you need any assistance in making your purchase, don't hesitate to get in touch with us! You can call us on 0117 9381 600 or email us at sales@safetyliftingear.com.
Steerman is a supplier of load moving equipment to countries worldwide including Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. They have spent a number of years developing their systems to ensure that all of their equipment is incredibly safe and easy to use. We are delighted to be able to offer you a range of material handling products from Steerman - want to take a closer look? Just keep reading!
These ingenious caterpillar skate sets will help you move incredibly heavy loads with ease. We offer these sets in three different capacity options, 20 tonnes, 30 tonnes, 60 tonnes so we're sure we'll have a set that suits your needs. Other features of these skate sets:
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These roller pinch bars are the ideal companion for your existing load moving equipment. They offer a compact and lightweight design which makes them perfect for use on the move! Steerman has been sure to design these roller pinch bars with an incredibly low toe plate height, making it easier than ever to get leverage in small gaps.
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Steerman moving skates are made up of a steerable front skate and pair of adjustable rear skates, meaning moving awkwardly long or large object will no longer be a problem! We offer these versatile moving skates in several different capacities. Interested in these heavy-duty nylon moving skates? Click on your desired capacity to shop:
We are positive that our selection of Steerman moving equipment will help you get from A to B with ease! Shop the entire Steerman range by clicking the button at the end of this blog.
If you have any questions about Steerman products or any of our other load moving equipment, don't hesitate to get in touch.
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There are often times when you are required to work at height but a fixed, secure anchor point isn't readily available. Perhaps you are working in a residential property where it would be unprofessional to fix an anchor point to the wall, or perhaps you're working on an isolated, stand-alone structure with no external walls to attach to. Whatever scenario you find yourself in, choosing one of our rope access anchor systems will ensure you can work safely at all times.
Rope access anchor systems are designed to support the weight of a person while they carry out tasks at height. They are usually comprised of incredibly heavy weights that are able to counterbalance the weight of the operator, and a sturdy attachment point that the operator can safely connect to.
Rope anchor access systems are great because they can be adjusted to suit any worker, and they are completely mobile. Simply remove the counterbalancing weights, relocate the anchor point and stack the weights up again for a perfectly safe rope access anchor system in a brand new location!
This deadweight trolley is a portable anchor device that can be used in almost every location. It is particularly useful when working behind handrails, balustrades and parapet walls. Some other benefits of this rope access anchor trolley are:
One of our happy customers said this: Over the moon with the DW100 Deadweight trolley, delivery was prompt, I was lucky enough to catch the sale so that was great! Fantastic service and great resolve!
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This rope access anchor system from G-Force is designed to be used when you need to carry out work on vehicles, containers and other stand-alone structures. The whole system from the ground to the anchor point is 6.5 metres high, so workers can work up to 5 metres off the ground while using it.
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These are just a few of our rope anchor systems, you can find more by heading to our Deadweight Anchor Systems category. If you'd like to enquire about any of the products in this blog, you can contact our customer services team by clicking the link below!
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