According to The Health and Safety Executive, lifting equipment is any equipment used for lifting and lowering loads including any accessories or attachments used to support the equipment.

At SafetyLiftinGear we specialise in providing you with high-quality, safe to use lifting equipment... (it's in our name!) When you need to complete a task that requires lifting equipment, you need to ensure you choose suitable safe and durable products. We stock a huge selection of lifting equipment for you to choose from including:

Electric Hoists >

Capable of lifting from 250kg to 5000kg capacities, and available in 110 volt, 240 volt, and 415 volt.  

Modular Spreader Beams >

Capable of lifting up to 70 tonnes to heights between 1.5 metres and 6 metres. 

Chainslings >

Available in 1-leg, 2-leg and 4-leg variations & capable of lifting capacities from 1.5 tonnes to 31.5 tonnes.

And much more!  Almost all of the products in our lifting equipment range are available to buy or to hire depending on your requirements. To hire a product, simply look out for the 'Hire Me' button beneath your chosen product, and fill out a hire enquiry form at checkout - it's that simple! View all of the products in our lifting equipment range by clicking the button below:

Lifting Equipment >

If you have any question about out lifting equipment, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 0117 9381 600 & speak to a member of our team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we aim to meet the needs of every single customer - and, with a customer base as diverse as ours, that gives us a colossal variety of different needs to meet! We understand that everybody's requirements are different, and we pride ourselves on stocking a truly comprehensive collection of lifting equipment, offering a suitable solution for any situation. In this blog, we talk about the different battery powered hoists we stock and some of their benefits.

We supply many different types of hoists to cover the vast majority of weights and loads, but one thing that almost all of our electric hoist products have in common is the fact that they need to be plugged in, which can be frustrating if you need to carry out lifting work away from a power source.

There is an exception. Our battery powered chain hoist is specifically designed for use in areas where mains electricity is unavailable; its batteries (which are included) are rechargeable, and it can lift its full capacity for 25 minutes on one charge.

We have two battery-powered hoists to choose from, capable of lifting different load weights:

250kg Battery Powered Hoist 

500kg Battery Powered Hoist 

Other Benefits of Our Battery Powered Hoists:

• Weight - Our battery powered hoists are incredibly lightweight, weighing only 6.7kg and 8kg respectively.

• Speed - These battery powered hoists are capable of lifting loads at 4.5 metres per minute and 2.2 metres per minute respectively.

• Safety - Both battery powered hoists feature an emergency stop button & friction overload clutch to ensure maximum safety during operation.

These hoists are portable and suitable for a wide range of loads. When you purchase your chain hoist from the SafetyLiftinGear website, please ensure that the product you have selected is suitable for the weights you intend to lift. Give us a call on 0117 9381 600 if you have any questions about these battery powered hoists, a member of our team will be happy to help you.

If you need a lifting gantry that's light, versatile, and easy to transport, SafetyLiftinGear's Easy-Rig KSB Aluminium Gantries are the perfect solution.

These fully customisable lifting gantries are available to buy or hire at extremely competitive prices. Choose 3 different sizes:

2mtr beam   3mtr beam   4mtr beam

What can the Easy-Rig gantries be used for?

These lightweight gantries are ideal for various lifting applications in a range of different work environments, including:

• Construction sites
• Rooftops
• Silos
• Confined spaces
• Clean environments

Buy or hire your lightweight lifting gantry from SafetyLiftinGear now >

If you have a particularly heavy lifting job you may be interested in our range of industrial lifting slings. During a heavy lifting project, you'll be wanting high-quality equipment that is highly secure and reliable. This is why all of the industrial lifting slings we supply are made to the highest standard so that you can be sure the job will get done safely. 

We supply a range of slings that will suit a range of different lifting applications. To see our full range of lifting equipment and industrial slings, click the button below. To learn more about which lifting slings we have on offer keep reading...

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Leg Chain Slings

These industrial lifting slings are created to lift heavy loads safely and easily. The slings are supplied with latch hooks and chain slings that can lift up to 45 tonnes. We supply single leg, 2 leg and 4 leg chain slings to suit a range of lifting jobs. Use the buttons below to see our full range of chain slings.

Stainless Steel Chainslings  Single Leg Chainslings  2 Leg Chainslings  3 Leg Chainslings  4 Leg Chainslings

Polyester Round Slings

Our polyester round slings are capable of lifting loads up to 50 tonnes. They are a great alternative to wires and chains as they can still lift industrial loads but with more flexibility. To see our range of polyester round slings, click the button below.

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Wire Rope Slings

Wire Rope slings are created from galvanised wire rope and are a fantastic choice for a range of lifting jobs. Our chain slings are all outstanding quality and are supplied with certification ensuring their lifting capabilities. To get a closer look at our wire rope slings, click the button below.

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All of our industrial lifting slings have a different maximum weight limit so be sure to check the product descriptions for individual specifications. With our huge range of slings, you should be able to find the one that best suits your lifting project.

If for any reason you can't find the sling you require our team is more than happy to help. Contact us today for any assistance. 

A gantry crane can make a difficult lifting job a breeze. Perfect for use in confined places where level lifting is important, our gantry cranes are fantastic additions to the workshop, garage or work site. What makes them even better is that we happen to have a gantry crane sale on! Have a look at what we have on offer and take advantage of these excellent savings.

All our aluminium gantry cranes are lightweight, meaning they can be easily manoeuvred around the site you are using them in. Ideal for lifting applications in many confined spaces such as rooftops, silos, lift shafts, and water treatment works. Take care to look at the height and weight limit of each gantry crane to make sure it suits your requirements.

Here are some of the fantastic deals we have for the gantry crane sale:

Portable Gantry Adjustable 2tonne

This steel construction has a height that can be adjusted from 2400 to 3600mm in 100mm increments so you can have it fit your project perfectly. Ideal for maintenance, manufacturing, repairs and other handling tasks.

Aluminium Gantry, 3000kg, 2mtr beam

This modular system allows you to change between longer and shorter beams to customise this gantry crane as you require. This gantry crane is both robust and lightweight enough to move around with ease.

Parking Jacks for Aluminium Gantry

We also have gantry crane accessories on sale so that you can get everything you need in one go! These jacks are ideal for levelling on uneven ground.

If you need any advice on which product from the gantry crane sale best suits your job then feel free to get in touch. For product selection advice or for any other query call our friendly team on, 0808 123 69 69.

A block and tackle is a system consisting of two or more pulleys with a rope, cable or chain between them. This system can be used to lift and lower heavy loads.

In a standard block and tackle system, the chain is wound around two wheels. When the chain is pulled, it winds around the wheels and begins to lift the load that's attached to the chain.

A chainblock is an example of a block and tackle system. Optionally, chainblocks can be attached to lifting slings or chain bags for a more controlled lift.

How does a block and tackle work?

A block and tackle system is typically made up of a lifting chain, a hand chain and a grabbing hook.

First, the chainblock needs to be connected to the load via the grabbing hook. Then, when the hand chain is pulled, the chain tightens its grip on the wheel and forms a loop inside the mechanism - causing a tension which lifts the load from the ground.

This system can be used to lift loads manually, although electric block and tackle systems are popular because they require less physical exertion.

What can a block and tackle be used for?

Due to their lifting capabilities, block and tackle systems are commonly used in garages to remove engines from cars. Because they can be operated by one person, chainblocks are a wonderfully efficient way to complete lifting jobs which may otherwise have required two or more workers.

Block and tackle systems are also used on construction sites and on assembly lines.

Manual chain blocks: buy or hire today!

Chainblocks come in a variety of different capacities, making them suitable for a wide range of operations. Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we stock block and tackle products with lifting capacities of up to 20 tonnes.

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Feel free to contact the SafetyLiftinGear team if you have any questions about our range of heavy-duty block and tackle products.

What can off-road jacks be used for?

Where can I buy an off-road jack?

• Capacity: 3.5tonne at 12" - after this height the capacity of the jack reduces
• Load is supported in either direction 
• 3/4 lift with each handle stroke

• Capacity: 3.5tonne at 12" - after this height the capacity of the jack reduces
• Safety shear pin prevents overloading
• Simple to use and is the perfect tool for your workshop or 4x4

Want to find out more about our range of off-road jacks? No problem. You can find lots of helpful information right here. 

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