Latest info in the industry for Safety Lifting Equipment

11Nov2016

SafetyLiftinGear Equipment Used to Construct New Railway Line in Manchester

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Network Rail - the company responsible for the infrastructure of Britain's railways - have recently been constructing a brand new rail line in Manchester. The new viaduct will connect two of the city's largest stations (Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria) for the first time, significantly increasing capacity and reducing journey times into and through the centre of Manchester.

We are pleased to say that Network Rail and their contractors chose to use SafetyLiftinGear's lifting equipment for this project. Our wire rope slings (77mm diameter, 8m & 9m length, 85 tonne SWL) have played an important part in the construction of the new line, as have our 85T Alloy Bow Shackles.

We wish Network Rail and everyone involved in this construction project all the best, and we hope that the people of Manchester will find the new line to be a great convenience.

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07Nov2016

Cold Weather Gear: Stock Up for Winter!

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To quote Sean Bean in Game of Thrones, winter is coming. There's been a distinct chill in the air these past couple of weeks, and it's only going to get colder as November wears on and the Christmas adverts gradually take over our TV screens.

Cold weather can make life rather miserable if you happen to work outdoors, but fear not - we at SafetyLiftinGear are well-prepared for winter, and our affordable range of high-quality cold weather gear means you can be too! Here's a quick rundown of how we can help you to stay warm and dry through the colder months:

Full Face Stretch Cap
£6.95 inc. VAT

This warm N-FERNO stretch cap protects your ears and head in cold and/or windy conditions.

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THINSULATE Lined Woolly Gloves
£2.75 inc. VAT

These gloves are nice and warm, yet thin enough to ensure that they won't get in the way when you're using your hands to carry out fiddly tasks in the cold.

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BlackRock Thermal Vest
£8.71 inc. VAT

This snug-fitting thermal vest will really help you to stay warm when working outdoors. It's 100% polyester, and long enough to protect every part of your arms and torso.

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Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket
£17.94 inc. VAT

This jacket ensures optimum protection and visibility in harsh conditions.

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Hi-Vis Contractor Coat
£17.94 inc. VAT

A longer option than the bomber jacket (see above), our contractor coat still offers superb visibility and will shield you from the elements well.

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We also sell the CHILL-ITS 6485 Multi-Band from Ergodyne, as seen in this video:

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04Nov2016

Hydraulic Cylinders: Discover Our Range Here

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Hydraulic jacks have all kinds of uses in a variety of different work environments, and we stock a fantastic range of them here at SafetyLiftinGear. No matter what you're lifting, pushing or pulling, we've got the right hydraulic cylinder for the job - here's a quick run-down of what we have to offer:

Remember, our hydraulic cylinders are available to buy OR hire!

Standard Cylinders

Our standard hydraulic cylinders come in a range of different shapes and sizes, with working load limits ranging from 10 to 100 tonnes.

Low Profile Cylinders

These low-height cylinders are ideal for getting underneath objects that are low to the ground. If you need to get even lower, our pad jacks may be better-suited to your requirements.

Centre Hole Cylinders

Each of these hollow cylinders has a hole in the centre, allowing you to insert rods/bolts into the jack and pull as well as push.

Lock Nut Cylinders

Finally, we come to the lock nut hydraulic cylinder. This product's safety lock nut mechanism offers load holding functionality, and the jack itself can cope with loads weighing up to 30 tonnes.

Click here to browse our full range of hydraulic jacks >

04Nov2016

Hydraulic Cylinders: Discover Our Range Here

mike products

Hydraulic jacks have all kinds of uses in a variety of different work environments, and we stock a fantastic range of them here at SafetyLiftinGear. No matter what you're lifting, pushing or pulling, we've got the right hydraulic cylinder for the job - here's a quick run-down of what we have to offer:

Remember, our hydraulic cylinders are available to buy OR hire!

Standard Cylinders

Our standard hydraulic cylinders come in a range of different shapes and sizes, with working load limits ranging from 10 to 100 tonnes.

Low Profile Cylinders

These low-height cylinders are ideal for getting underneath objects that are low to the ground. If you need to get even lower, our pad jacks may be better-suited to your requirements.

Centre Hole Cylinders

Each of these hollow cylinders has a hole in the centre, allowing you to insert rods/bolts into the jack and pull as well as push.

Lock Nut Cylinders

Finally, we come to the lock nut hydraulic cylinder. This product's safety lock nut mechanism offers load holding functionality, and the jack itself can cope with loads weighing up to 30 tonnes.

Click here to browse our full range of hydraulic jacks >

01Nov2016

Injured Veteran Completes Mud Run Using SafetyLiftinGear Harness

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This is Andrew Bracey, a paraplegic veteran who served in the Royal Artillery for 17 years and lost the use of his legs after a motorbiking accident eleven years ago:

Next May, Andrew will be taking part in the Nuclear Races - a challenging obstacle course event that's known for its "ultra-gritty, properly muddy" terrain - to raise money for Blesma, a British charity that was set up in 1932 to support limbless veterans.

But Andrew doesn't have to wait until the race itself for a taste of what he's in for! Last month, the Nuclear Races organisers hosted a 'taster day' that saw Andrew (along with his team of around 20 friends, family members, and serving soldiers) try out the course and get a hands-on preview of the obstacles in store.

Andrew, who is confined to a wheelchair, completed this initial (but still gruelling!) mud run with the help of a G-Force P70 Harness (plus karabiners) from SafetyLiftinGear. We've provided special wheelchair harnesses in the past for the likes of Shaun Gash, and so we knew that our products would be perfect for this particular challenge.

Congratulations to Andrew and his team for participating in this initial taster day, and we wish them the very best for the main even next May! You can read more about this story on the Blesma website.

01Nov2016

Injured Veteran Completes Mud Run Using SafetyLiftinGear Harness

mike products

This is Andrew Bracey, a paraplegic veteran who served in the Royal Artillery for 17 years and lost the use of his legs after a motorbiking accident eleven years ago:

Next May, Andrew will be taking part in the Nuclear Races - a challenging obstacle course event that's known for its "ultra-gritty, properly muddy" terrain - to raise money for Blesma, a British charity that was set up in 1932 to support limbless veterans.

But Andrew doesn't have to wait until the race itself for a taste of what he's in for! Last month, the Nuclear Races organisers hosted a 'taster day' that saw Andrew (along with his team of around 20 friends, family members, and serving soldiers) try out the course and get a hands-on preview of the obstacles in store.

Andrew, who is confined to a wheelchair, completed this initial (but still gruelling!) mud run with the help of a G-Force P70 Harness (plus karabiners) from SafetyLiftinGear. We've provided special wheelchair harnesses in the past for the likes of Shaun Gash, and so we knew that our products would be perfect for this particular challenge.

Congratulations to Andrew and his team for participating in this initial taster day, and we wish them the very best for the main even next May! You can read more about this story on the Blesma website.

27Oct2016

Load Restraint Equipment: Which is the Right Solution for You?

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As we've seen before, it's very important to ensure that all loads are secure when transporting goods over any distance. It's impossible to estimate how much damage has been caused by unsecured loads falling from moving vehicles, but the vast majority of that damage could almost certainly have been prevented through the proper use of good-quality load restraint equipment.

From ratchet straps to load binders, we sell a variety of different load restraint products here at SafetyLiftinGear.com, but which solution is best-suited to your requirements? Today, we'd like to quickly introduce you to a few of our most popular load restraint options and explain where they might come in handy:

Ratchet Lashing Straps

These hard-wearing lashing straps are our most popular load restraint products. Consisting of a length of polyester webbing with a sturdy ratchet mechanism, they are suitable for securing a broad variety of different loads.

Cam Buckle Straps

Cam buckle straps are similar to ratchet lashing straps - they just have a cam buckle instead of the ratchet design. Our cam buckle products cost less than the ratchet straps, and they can sometimes be a better choice if you are transporting fragile / delicate goods.

Load Binder Kits

Load binders are a heavy-duty load restraint solution that use chains rather than polyester webbing to hold goods in place. Our load binder kits are ideal for transporting large machinery and other heavy items (if you don't wish to buy a full kit, you can purchase the load binder components individually here).

Ratcheting Cargo Bars

If you're transporting goods using a pick-up truck or similar vehicle, a cargo bar can act as a barrier to stop things sliding off the truck's load bed. Our ratcheting cargo bars can be adjusted, allowing them to fit a wide variety of different vehicles.

We sell a number of other load restraint products here at SafetyLiftinGear, including bungee cords and polypropylene rope. Please click here to browse our full range, or give us a call on 0808 123 69 69 if you're still not sure which type of load restraint equipment would best suit your needs.