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With summer reaching its swansong, here at SafetyLiftinGear.com, we’ve decided to welcome in the autumn the only way we know how – with more new lifting products, of course!

This time, to broaden our lifting horizons even further, we’ve expanded our collection of products from German brand, Pfaff.

Renowned for their strength, quality and durability, Pfaff has gained a solid reputation for their heavy-duty lifting gear – and these products only strengthen that status.

Pfaff Pallet Movers

When it comes to heavy lifting, Pfaff is a go-to brand for many. Take a look at these newly listed Pfaff pallet trucks and see just why!

Pfaff 'Silverline' 2500kg Pallet Truck

Measuring 540mm x 1150mm and weighing just 68kg, the Pfaff Silverline 2500kg packs some serious pound for pound strength, capable of lifting over 36 times its own weight.

Featuring a high-quality epoxy coating, rubber rollers for noise reduction and an ergonomic handle for maximum comfort, no stone has been left unturned in pursuit of usability.

The one-hand control mechanism also has a 210-degree rotation for manoeuvrability and even features an adjustable pressure control valve to prevent overloading. It also boasts a precision lowering valve, allowing you to easily control the lowering speed.

Pfaff 'Silverline' 2000kg 'Extra Wide' Pallet Truck

This model, as you may guess by the “Extra Wide” moniker, is slightly broader than our last entry. In fact, it’s almost 60% broader measuring 850mm wide.

This additional range makes it perfect for lifting and moving specialist items, such as American pallets or brickyard pallets.

Outside of width, the Pfaff Silverline Extra Wide is much like the Silverline 2500kg, offering an ergonomic handle, adjustable pressure control valve and one-hand controllability.

However, while this wide span does make it useful for girthier items, it’s worth noting that this model does have a lower weight capacity, topping out at 2000kg.

Pfaff 'Proline' 1500kg 'Low Profile' Pallet Truck

Part of the Proline range, the Low Profile model is tailor-made for lifting pallets with a notably lower height, with a lowered fork height of just 51mm.

Meanwhile, this model also features a high-performance hydraulic pump, complete with a chromium-plated piston and pressure relief valve.

It also boasts superior handling capabilities, with a steering angle of 105 degrees to each side, providing accurate movement even in confined spaces.

Pfaff 'Proline' 2000kg 'Quick Lift' Pallet Truck

With a maximum load capacity of 2 tonnes, the Pfaff Quick Lift has the weight advantage over the Low Profile; however, it also more than lives up to its name.

Providing speedy transportation of pallets under demanding conditions, the Quick Lift is capable of hoisting 200kg in just two strokes of the handle.

While this pallet truck does feature many of the perks of the Low Profile – from steering angle to hydraulic pump – it also has some handy additions.

Notably, this model also features a driving/park brake that’s easily operated from the control handle.

Pfaff 'Proline' 2500kg 'Parking Brake' Pallet Truck

With a heavy load capacity and sturdy frame, the Proline Parking Brake model is perfect for moving and transporting palletised goods on unsteady surfaces, such as ramps, slopes and on lorries.

With most of the perks of the Quick Lift (minus the quick lift function), this pallet truck is a versatile option that provides safe manoeuvrability and stability with extreme strength for heavy-duty lifting.

For more information about Pfaff products of any of our other pallet trucks, why not drop us a line today? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch via email using the button below.

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If you work with heavy motors and vehicle engines as part of your day-to-day job, chances are, you’ll already be well-acquainted with the wonderful world of floor cranes.

If not, it may be time to put a request in the suggestion box. These bad boys are well worth the investment!

Floor Engine Cranes

Also known quite logically as engine cranes, floor cranes can be a real life-saver when it comes to workshops and factory settings.

More accurately, they can be a real spine-saver, providing a much-needed helping hand in the form of a mighty lifting arm.

Here are some of the latest and greatest floor cranes now available on SafetyLiftinGear.com.

Steerman 1000kg EC Standard Folding Engine Crane

Reinforced with rugged tubular steel, this folding engine crane is the perfect piece of equipment for positioning engines and motors.

The product of industry heavyweights, Steerman, this crane features unique hydraulic rams, equipped with a patented built-in by-pass mechanism.

Ideal for a variety of working environments, from workshops and garages to machine shops and warehouses, its innovative design also allows for quick and speedy folding for easy transit.

This versatile product also has five adjustable boom positions, ranging from 620mm to 1020mm in length. When in use, it has a maximum lifting capacity of 1000kg, depending on the boom positioning.

Pfaff Heavy Duty Folding Floor Crane

An essential for anyone that works with engines, this foldable floor crane is perfect for lifting and shifting heavy motors, as well as loading and unloading pallets.

Featuring a rotatable hydraulic system for enhanced manoeuvrability and sensitive lowering valve as standard, the Pfaff V-Shaped crane is also perfect for lifting in confined spaces.

The cantilever arm has the ability to reach a height of 2080mm and even boasts an extendable function to suit the necessary application.

Additionally, this crane also includes a fitted safety brake to ensure the crane is firmly secured in place once the desired position is achieved.

For easy transit and space-saving storage, this product also features a collapsible folding mechanism, allowing for quick and easy deconstruction by a single person.

The Pfaff crane is available in two different chassis variants with a 500kg and 1000kg capacity model for each version.

So, there you have it – a brief introduction into the uplifting world of floor cranes! What are you waiting for? Order now and take your productivity to new heights with engine cranes from SLG.

For more information on engine cranes, call 0117 9381 600 now or get in touch online using the link below.

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Anyone that works in a factory, warehouse or anywhere involving repetitive tool processes will be well aware of the benefits of spring balancers. If not, it’s high time you get educated!

Spring balancers allow you to easily and efficiently use a suspended tool with very little effort or exertion; e.g. a welding gun on a production line, paint spraying equipment in a garage or even X-ray apparatus.

Benefitting from an up/down freedom of motion, this piece of equipment can be adjusted to stay in position or retract based on the needs of the worker and nature of the task, taking the weight off the worker to quite literally lighten the load.

Yale Tool Balancer Equipment

At SLG, we stock a number of spring balancers from US-based industrial equipment giants, Yale.

With a history that dates all the way back to 1844, Yale has worked tirelessly to become one of the pre-eminent worldwide leaders in forklifts and warehouse solutions.

Today, Yale is part of the Hyster-Yale group, a publicly traded company on the NY Stock Exchange and internationally recognised with a variety of awards and accreditations.

Suffice to say, Yale has a bulletproof reputation within the industry for their top-quality reliable equipment and these tool balancer products are no exception.

Yale YBF Series Spring Balancers

Yale’s YBF Series is offers safe and simple service through the containerised spring cartridge, capable of handling up to 100kg in weight.

This model also includes an anti-wear feature that prevents damage to the aluminium housing. This can be even be replaced without dismantling the housing.

Similarly, wire replacement can also be done without dismantling the body for further ease of access.

The YBF series also offers a variety of safety perks, notably its enclosed body design, preventing hand injuries such as trapped fingers.

The YBF Series is available in the following models:

- Yale YBF Series Spring Balancers 1-100kg

- Yale YBF Series Long Lift Spring Balancers 1.5-100kg

Yale YBA Series Spring Balancers

The YBA Series is much like the YBF Series, offering virtually all the perks of its counterpart but with a number of helpful additions, most notably its wire arrest system.

The wire arrest precaution is perfect for jobs involving a repetitive process where there is a distinct possibility of damage to the wire strands; e.g. fabrication and welding production lines.

The YBA Series has a weight capacity of 70kg and is available in two models:

- Yale YBA Series Spring Balancers 9-70kg

- Yale YBA Series Long Lift Spring Balancers 9-70kg

For more information on Yale tool balancer equipment, why not drop us a line? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch online using the link below.

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Hand winches are conveniently compact and often easy to transport making them the perfect companion for contractors and independent construction companies. Used properly, hand winches enable you to lift and manoeuvre incredibly heavy objects with ease, reducing the likelihood of injury and helping you complete your task quickly.

Today, we're taking a closer look at hand winches from Pfaff-Silberblau, a leading supplier of system solutions for mechanical and lifting technology. Here at SafetyLiftinGear.com, we stock a huge selection of Pfaff hand winches, so let's dive right in and have a look at some of the best Pfaff hand winches we have on offer.

Pfaff LB Wire Rope Hand Winch

Originally intended to be used as an off-road winch, this LB Wire Rope Winch is commonly used today to complete both lifting and pulling tasks. The LB range from Pfaff is without a doubt one of our best selling hand winch ranges, which is no surprise given the versatility and efficiency it offers. 

Key features:

• Can be column or base mounted
• Lightweight design
• Fitted with a load pressure brake to prevent accidental fall
• 150-1200kg capacity

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Pfaff HW-CS Stainless Steel Hand Winch

Another great hand winch from Pfaff - this HW-CS stainless steel model with bronze drum bearings is designed to last for years to come without corroding! It features a spur gear drive for optimal efficiency, a load pressure brake to prevent unintentional brake release and can be used in ambient temperatures between -10°c and 50°c.

Key features:

• Compact design
• Easily mounted onto walls, poles or towers
• Available in 300daN or 800daN

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Pfaff SGO Wall-Mounted Wire Rope Hand Winch

If you're on the market for a heavy-duty hand winch, this is the one for you! With a maximum capacity of 5000kg, this hand winch is hard to beat when it comes to lifting heavier loads. This hand winch is 100% manually operated, so it can be used in settings where electricity is not readily available. 

Key features:

• Made of robust steel frame
• Machine-cut worm wheel and shaft
• Mounted bearings and worm gear drive
• Available in a range of capacities from 250kg to 5000kg

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Pfaff SW-W Wall Mounted Wire Rope Hand Winch

For a permanent wall mounted hand winch option, this robust SW-W hand winch is sure to fit the bill. The Pfaff-Silberblau design team have crafted every element of this hand winch with user experience in mind. It's easy to mount onto walls, has a low-noise safety spring brake and heavy-duty steel housing for longevity. 

Key features:

• External braked safety crank
• Available in lifting capacities between 300kg and 750kg
• Streamline design

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Pfaff MWS Spur Gear Drive Wire Rope Hand Winch 

The last of the Pfaff hand winches we're looking at today, the MWS model is by no means the least impressive. Designed for manual use in messy/confined spaces, this compact hand winch is almost completely enclosed to keep the internal parts protected at all times. 

Key features:

• Automatic load pressure brake for safe holding of load
• Self-locking, anti-kickback and adjustable crank handle
• Spur gears on roller bearings 
• Available in either 300kg or 600kg maximum capacity

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This is just a taster of the high-quality Pfaff Silberblau hand winches available here at SafetyLiftinGear. com! If you've not found a hand winch to suit your requirements, head over to our main collection to continue browsing.

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At SafetyLiftinGear.com, we’re always looking to expand our catalogue of lifting goodies to ensure you have the best selection of products available at your fingertips…

…which is exactly why we’ve added even more products to our expanding inventory of safety equipment, this time in the form of several new items from Loadsurfer.

Read on to find out more! 

Surf’s Up, Man!

Check out these all-new lifting products from Loadsurfer, all now available for purchase or hire on SafetyLiftinGear.com:

Loadsurfer YTC300 300kg Hydraulic Drum Truck

As the name suggests, the YTC300 model is perfect for lifting and shifting drums and barrels from A to B.

Featuring easy-to-use pump/release functionality for simple grip and placement, the YTC300 is capable of lifting up to 300kg in weight and ideal for 210 litre drums/barrels.

The YTC300 also features two durable polyurethane wheels on the front with one smaller swivel wheel on the rear for effortless manoeuvrability.

Loadsurfer 1000kg Semi-Electric High Lift Pallet Truck

Featuring a uniquely practical scissor-mechanism, this product is the ideal piece of equipment any job that requires moving and positioning of pallets and containers.

Capable of elevating pallets to heights of 800mm using the simple up/down handle, this semi-electric pallet truck can lift and lower approximately 75-90 times on a single charge.

This product has also been fitted with front and rear stabilisers to ensure a safe and secure lift. Meanwhile, it also features a built-in charger for quick and easy battery boosting.

Loadsurfer 2500kg Weighing Pallet Truck

Ideal for accurately weighing freight packages on-site, the Loadsurfer Weighing Pallet Truck provides the user with an accurate weight reading instantly.

The integrated digital weighing system features an adjustable reading functionality, capable of delivering weights in both lbs and kg. This reader also comes with its own charger.

Weighing just 128kg itself, this weighing pallet truck is capable of lifting just under 20 times its own weight, with a capacity of 2500kg.

This product is available in two varieties, with or without a built-in printer for weight readings.

- Loadsurfer 2500kg Weighing Pallet Truck WH-25ES

- Loadsurfer 2500kg Weighing Pallet Truck c/w Printer

Loadsurfer 1500kg Fully Electric Stacker

Ideal for low-duty warehouse use, this compact electric stacker features a duplex mast with a generous lifting height of up to 3000mm.

The battery life is equally generous, providing 3-4 hours of continuous use on a full charge, while the built-in charger allows for quick and easy replenishment charging when needed.

This product also includes a transparent Perspex screen which separates the operator from the forklift for additional user safety.

In addition to its standard format, this product is available with remote-controlled usability for operation at distance.

- Loadsurfer 1500kg Light Duty Fully Electric Stacker 3000mm Lift

- Loadsurfer 1500kg Remote Control Light Duty Fully Electric Stacker

For more information on these new Loadsurfer products or any other lifting gear on our site, why not drop us a line today? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch online using the button below.

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The dangers of working at height have hit the headlines once again this week after two companies were heavily fined for putting their workers' safety at risk.

According to industry watchdog, Safety & Health Practitioner, an incident in April 2016 saw pipe repair workers in Bilston exposed to significant risk during a job at a warehouse owned by James Durrans & Sons Ltd.

The contractors, working for Kingswinford Engineering Co Ltd, were hired to fix pipework on the roof of the warehouse; however, the conditions provided were shockingly reckless, posing a variety of dangers for those working on the job.

No Safety System

The nature of the task required workers to be hoisted to the roof in a forklift man-cage; however, the forklift fell short of the roof, leaving a three-foot gap.

The roof was then only accessible by climbing from the cage to the roof. Worse still, the roof itself was said to be slippery and wet with no protective barrier in place to prevent a fall.

An investigation by the HSE concluded that neither the warehouse owners or the repair company had conducted a proper risk assessment and no safety system had implemented for the job.

The Price of Safety

The HSE findings highlighted that both James Durrans & Sons Ltd and Kingswinford Engineering Co Ltd had assumed the other had the safety procedures covered.

This gross negligence led both parties to plead guilty to breaching sections of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

The result saw Kingswinford Engineering fined to the tune of £18k with costs of £9k, while Durrans & Sons were fined an even heftier £100k with costs of £20k.

Proper Precautions

The news story highlights the importance of worker/contractor safety on site and the financial ramifications associated with such an oversight.

Despite the lofty fines levied against both companies involved, the price could have been far steeper should an accident have occurred.

If you or your company are involved in working at height, suitable and appropriate fall protection measures are a must – it could save a life.

For more information on fall arrest and fall protection, call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch online using the button below.

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