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24Mar2017

Some of our Hydraulic Cylinders Are Used to Help Construct a Scorers Box for the Lords Cricket Ground!

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Recently, Littlehampton Welding Ltd got in touch with us regarding the usage of some of our Hydraulic Cylinders to help with the construction of a scorer box for the Lords Cricket Ground. We're always keen to help out with a big project here at SafetyLiftinGear and we were more than happy to help out help out with this project. Our Hydraulic Cylinders helped lift the scorer box to allow work to be made on it; and It's safe to say Littlehampton Welding Ltd were bowled over with the quality of our hydraulic cylinders, which made their job a whole lot easier.

Our cylinders can be used for a range of projects in garages, construction sites, workshops, and many other environments; and if you're worried that your load that needs lifting is too heavy, you'll be happy to know that we have hydraulic cylinders that can lift loads as heavy as 100 tonnes. So, no matter what your lifting requirements are, we're confident you'll find a hydraulic cylinder that can meet them.

If you're interested in purchasing a hydraulic cylinder to help with your project, you can view our entire range of hydraulic jacks and cylinders by clicking here. If you have any specific requirements that our comprehensive range doesn't meet, please do not hesitate to call us on 0808 123 69 69 - we're more than happy to discuss a bespoke solution for you.

04Jan2017

SafetyLiftinGear Harness Kit Spotted on A Big Lego Christmas!

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Happy New Year everyone! We hope you had a restful Christmas break and that you're feeling energised and optimistic for 2017.

If you saw a programme called A Big Lego Christmas on Channel 4 over the holidays, there's a chance you may have spotted our G-Force P10 safety harness kit in use:

This fully adjustable safety harness is great for staying safe when working at height. In the picture above, the P10 is being worn by a worker on a cherry picker as he helps to construct a working Lego replica of London's iconic Tower Bridge. If you saw the TV show, you'll know that the completed model broke the record for the world's largest Lego structure - it stood 42ft high, and consisted of more than 5.8 million bricks!

Our P10 safety harness is comfortable, flexible, and extremely hard-wearing. It comes in three different sizes, and it's ideal for all sorts of elevated working environments. If you buy or hire the full safety harness kit, you'll also get a kernmantle rope lanyard with screw gate karabiner for easy anchoring.

Watch the video below for some more information about the G-Force safety harness, or click here to buy / hire yours.

29Nov2016

We Are Moving! New Distribution Centre in Bristol Will Create Local Jobs

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A new year is just around the corner, and big changes are afoot here at SafetyLifitnGear! Early in January 2017, we will be moving our Bristol operations to brand new premises in Avonmouth. We'll be gaining an addition 28,000 square feet when we move into the new building, which will serve as both our head office and our distribution centre.

Here's what our new home looks like from the outside:

Aside from all the extra space we'll have, the most exciting thing about this move is the number of jobs it will create. We will be taking on a new wave of staff as part of the transition, and we hope that this will be a huge boon to the community in Avonmouth and the surrounding area.

SafetyLiftinGear is a leading supplier of lifting/handling equipment and height safety gear. We have 7 depots across the UK - click here to find your nearest location. And don't worry if you don't live near any of our depots, because you can also order online via our website!

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.

22Aug2016

Lloyds Bank Manufacturing Team Complete Sponsored Walk for BBC Children in Need

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SafetyLiftinGear recently sponsored the Lloyds Bank Manufacturing team on a 40-mile charity walk. This sponsored walk aimed to raise money for BBC Children in Need, and we were pleased to hear that the Lloyds team managed to raise more than £13,000 for this very worthy cause.

A charity walk may not sound particularly challenging, but be assured that this was no ordinary stroll: 40 miles is a very long way, and the Lloyds Manufacturing team took two days to complete it. That's two days of uneven terrain, sore legs, and painful blisters!

With this in mind, we'd very much like to congratulate the team for completing their walk and for raising so much money for BBC Children in Need. Well done everybody!

15Jun2016

Introducing our New CM LODESTAR Electric Hoists!

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Today is a very exciting day, as today we'll be introducing you to one of our brand new products, the CM LODESTAR Electronic Hoist!

The LODESTAR is a tough and durable Electric and Chain Hoist, and is designed to work in the most arduous applications. We sell 4 electronic hoists here at SafetyLiftinGear, ranging from a 3 metre to 30 metre maximum lifting height and lifting capacities of 500kg, 1000kg, 2000kg and 3000kg. Each hoist features a tough, lightweight aluminium alloy cover, totally enclosing any mechanical or electrical components and it's easily accessible for installation and service. The adjustable upper and lower limit switches allows you to have complete control of the electronic hoist and each hoist is fitted with a lifetime lubricated gearbox, which contributes to the exceptional service and maintenance characteristics.

This electronic hoist is recognised and proven within the hire industry as the number one hoist, where high duty, combined with long heights of lift are required. For more information on these products and if you wish to purchase or hire one of these electronic hosts, click here.

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08Mar2016

Bloodhound SSC: The Latest Photos

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In 2008, Richard Noble and Andy Green announced their plans to smash the World Land Speed Record, while, at the same time inspiring the next generation to become enthusiastic about mathematics, engineering and science.

Undoubtedly, the BLOODHOUND SSC is one of the most complex cars created. It states on their websites, that when the car is completed it will comprise of over 3,500 parts, many of which have been designed specifically for the BLOODHOUND SSC, including unique engines designed by Jaguar and Bristol’s own Rolls-Royce.

Inside the BLOODHOUND SSC you will find a EUROJET EJ200 jet engine which will supply the car with only half of its thrust! A Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) in the form of a Jaguar Supercharged V8 Engine. This will be used to supply 800 litres of high test peroxide to the rocket in just 20 seconds! And finally, the rocket engine, to accelerate the car to 1000 mph the rocket engine combined with the jet engine will provide a thrust of 212kN.

If you would like to go and see the car for yourself, The BLOODHOUND project are currently accepting bookings for their Rocket car experience workshops held during the Easter holidays, making a fun and education day for your children. Click here to read more.

It is a truly amazing project, one which we at SafetyLiftinGear are proud to help by providing lifting and material handling equipment.

Get in touch to learn more about our training courses!