All posts tagged lifting equipment

09Mar2017

Reliable & Versatile Off Road Jacks!

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Are you looking for a reliable and versatile solution to your heavy moving operations? Then look no further than our selection of high-quality off-road jacks. These off-road jacks (or farm jacks) are perfect for lifting, pulling and pushing heavy loads. They're often used by agricultural workers and provide excellent support for a wide variety of operations.

What can off-road jacks be used for?

These Off-road Jacks can be used indoor for tasks such as - loading and unloading of applications. However, our off-road jacks really come into their own when they're used for outdoor tasks such as removing tree stumps and tensioning wire fences. Not only are our off-road jacks capable of withstanding heavy loads and repetitive use, but they're also really simple and easy to use. So even if you've never used an off-road jack before, we're sure you'll be able to get the job done!

Where can I buy an off-road jack?

Here are the off-road jacks we have to offer at SafetyLiftinGear:

Farm Jack, High Lift 48 >

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

Farm Jack, High Lift 60 >

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.

Off-road jack reviews:

If you're still not totally convinced about the excellence of our Off-Road Jacks, here are some customer reviews you should to take a look at:

If you wish to purchase or hire one of our off-road jacks, please click here. If you have any questions, or you need help finding a different off-road jack, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team, either by calling 0808 123 6969, or emailing sales@safetyliftingear.com.

02Mar2017

Why Buy a Portable Lifting Gantry?

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As our name would suggest, we specialise in supplying safe and efficient lifting equipment to our clients, which ranges from large scale, bespoke orders, to one-off purchases from our website. Due to our knowledge of the lifting equipment industry, we are often asked to provide our advice on the best solutions for our customers, in order to ensure that they are getting a high-quality product, wish also offers great reliability and value for money.

To those who perform lifting operations in confined spaces, and regularly travel for on-site work, we always highly recommend our lifting gantry selection, which is specifically designed to provide a flexible yet secure lifting solution.

Here are just some of the benefits that our lifting gantries offer:

Made from lightweight aluminium, each gantry is incredibly easy to transport to and from jobs, making them ideal for those who work in a variety of environments and across an array of locations.

For easy manoeuvring, the frame is supplied with 360 degree castors, allowing you to position/reposition the lifting gantry with ease.

In addition to their swivel function, the castors also come with a brake system, in order to provide safety and stability once the equipment is in place.

The lifting gantry beams are interchangeable, allowing both longer and shorter beams to be added according to your size requirements.

To offer variety and versatility, the gantry can be used for a number of tasks, including maintenance, repairs, manufacturing, material handling, and more!

In addition to their many functional benefits, each lifting gantry also has its own maximum load capacity, allowing you to tailor your choice to the demands of your job. We have even split these gantries into two separate weight categories, allowing you to select the limit you require more efficiently.

For gantries with a lifting capacity of 500-1750 kg, click here

To select a lifting gantry that can copy with loads of 2000-3500 kg, click here

See our full range of lifting equipment here!

08Feb2017

Green Pin Shackles: The Latest Introduction to SafetyLiftinGear.com

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We're always adding to our extensive range of lifting equipment in order to ensure that we always have the latest and best equipment and accessories available.

The latest additions to our website are the new Green Pin Shackles. They're available in a screw pin configuration or with a nut and bolt safety pin to further safeguard against the shackle coming loose. These alloy bow shackles are available in a range of Work Loading Limits (WLL) - from 0.75 tonnes to a mighty 85 tonnes.

These shackles can be used on a variety of different slings, and will provide a safe, strong and secure attachment point between the sling and the load that needs lifting. These green pin shackles have been manufactured by Van Beest, who are leading manufacturers of shackles and chains and are known for their high-quality lifting equipment. If you're looking for a set of premium shackles for your next lifting job, you won't find any better than these Green Pin Alloy Bow Shackles.

To purchase or hire a set of green pin shackles, please click here. If you require any assistance, feel free to get in touch - a member of our customer service team will be happy to help you with any issue or answer any questions you may have.

02Feb2017

Lifting Beams & Accessories: Discover Our Product Selection!

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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we provide everything you could possibly need to complete a safe and efficient lifting operation, with equipment serving all sorts of demands and specifications available on our site. For operations which require a lifting beam, we not only provide a variety of beam choices and specifications, but can also supply a huge selection of complimentary products for use in your operation, ranging from hoists to girder clamps.

Lifting beams make easy work of a lifting job that would be far too much for one person. Using the right equipment allows you to avoid injury when trying to lift heavy goods.

Take a closer look at just some of the lifting beam equipment we are able to supply:

Beam Trolleys

We have a great selection of lifting beam trolleys, which are ideal for transporting your load along the length of a beam with ease!

Portable Gantries

This mobile lifting beam solution is ideal for performing applications in confined spaces!

Modular Spreader Beams

These versatile lifting beams are suited to a huge variety of lifting requirements, thanks to their flexibility and cost-efficiency!

Lifting Beam Clamps

Our claps are highly robust and hard-wearing solution, while also being easy to adjust, for use with a variety of beams and girders.

Weld On Lifting Points

We supply these durable lifting points to suit a variety of weight specifications, ranging from 1.12 to 8 tonne!

For demands that are not covered by our standard range of products, we can provide a bespoke service, creating a custom design to suit the required operation. To see an example, check out the lifting beam we provided for The Bloodhound Project here.

If you like the look of our lifting beams then you should also view our full range of lifting equipment, click here! All of our lifting products are made to the highest quality, so you know you can rely on it!

30Jan2017

Lifting Loops: Now Available From SafetyLiftinGear!

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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we are constantly adding to our already-wide range of lifting equipment and accessories in order to provide our customers with a truly comprehensive choice of products to suit a variety of applications.

With this in mind, we have recently expanded our selection of lifting clutches to include a brand new range of threaded lifting loops, which are available in both Metric and RD thread in sizes ranging from 12-36mm.

These lifting loops are an ideal solution for lifting precast concrete units with all types of threaded lifting inserts, making them suitable for the secure lifting of beams, staircases, structural panels and more. For strength and safety, each lifting loop is manufactured from high-grade steel wire swaged onto a steel ferrule. The loops can even be reused in future operations, subject to passing a subsequent safety check in order to ensure that no damage has occurred during the previous lift.

Potential damage can be prevented by ensuring that the Safe Working Limit of the loop is sufficiently checked before placing your order, and once again before completing your desired application. This is included in the product description of each lifting loop, noted as 'SWL', and followed by the correct limit in kilograms.

Like all of the products we provide here at SafetyLiftinGear, our lifting loops are available at highly competitive and affordable prices, without compromising on safety and reliability. Prices for our lifting loops start from just £5.50, while the most expensive loops are priced at just £17.98 (with the ability to support loads of up to 6300kg)! We also offer quantity price breaks on your order, reducing overall costs even further for those who place bulk orders with us.

To see our full selection of Metric and RD Lifting Loops, and to view their individual specifications in greater detail, click here!

13Jan2017

Wire Rope Lifting Slings to Buy or Hire

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If you're looking for a reliable, high-quality lifting solution, SafetyLiftinGear's wire rope slings are perfect for a huge variety of demanding tasks. Capable of supporting even extremely heavy loads, our galvanised wire rope lifting slings are available to buy and to hire, making them a great choice for short- and long-term requirements alike.

The above photograph shows our wire rope lifting slings being used to construct a brand new railway line connecting Manchester Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly. This is just one of the many high-profile projects in which our lifting slings have been used recently; another example would be the expansion of Manchester City FC's Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2015.

Why use SafetyLiftinGear's wire rope slings?

We at SafetyLiftinGear consider ourselves to be the UK's leading experts on heavy lifting equipment, and we've got four decades of industry experience (plus countless reviews from happy customers) to back that claim up. Here are a few reasons to order your wire rope lifting slings from us:

Each sling is made from galvanised wire rope that's extremely strong and resilient.
Our prices are extremely competitive, as are our hire rates.
We have a wide range of slings to choose from, with weight load limits ranging from 400kg to 5.7 tonnes.
Each wire rope sling comes in a variety of different lengths (usually ranging from 1 to 10 metres).

Still not convinced? Here's some of the feedback we've received from customers who bought or hired wire rope lifting slings from SafetyLiftinGear in the past:

"Delivered well on time and does the job perfectly" - Tom from Scotland

"Excellent value for money, will use again" - Ricky from Stevenage

"I use slings for recovery purposes and it's value for the money, thank you" - Gopan from Harrow

"Great next day service on wire rope slings, delivered direct to site as needed" - Novatec Engineering Ltd in Kent

We can provide a wire rope lifting sling to meet practically any set of requirements - click here to browse our range.

17Nov2016

Lifting Shackles: Buy or Hire from SafetyLiftinGear

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We consider ourselves the lifting equipment specialists here at SafetyLiftinGear, and in order to uphold that reputation, we strive to stock a truly comprehensive range of robust and reliable lifting products. Among our most commonly-ordered products are our various lifting shackles, which come in a range of different strengths and configurations.

Our shackles can be used in conjunction with a variety of lifting slings (e.g. our heavy-duty wire rope slings) to lift all kinds of different loads. We supply shackles to cope with weights ranging from 0.5 to 85 tonnes - please be sure to check the weight load limit (WLL) of your shackles before placing an order, as exceeding the maximum capacity of your lifting shackles may cause them to fail.

Three different types of lifting shackle are available from SafetyLiftinGear - here's a quick run-down of what we have to offer:

Screw Pin Shackles

Weight load limits range from 0.5 to 85 tonnes

The screw pin shackle is our standard lifting shackle, and we have a range range of different options available, all of which are cost-effective and totally fit for purpose. As the name suggests, these shackles are secured by simply screwing in the pin provided.

Safety Pin Shackles

Weight load limits range from 1 to 55 tonnes

Safety pin shackles have an extra-secure locking mechanism to give you a little extra peace of mind. To secure the shackle, thread the bolt through the holes, place the nut on the end and tighten. Then, insert the safety pin to provide an extra layer of defence.

Long Body Piling Shackles

Weight load limits range from 1 to 5 tonnes

Finally, we come to our long body shackles, which are ideal for if you need a longer space to house the end of your lifting sling.

Our ultra-strong 85 tonne alloy bow shackles were recently used in the construction of a new railway line in Manchester - read more about this project here, or visit our main Lifting Equipment page to browse our full range of lifting products.

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