A hydraulic press is used in a variety of different operations across many different working environments. Some common uses for a hydraulic press including forging, clinching, punching, manufacturing, and compacting.
Today we will be looking at just a few environments and jobs where a hydraulic press can be used:
One hydraulic press use is to create items such as car parts. From windshield wiper blades to clutches, a hydraulic press can be used to make even the most complex car part. Hydraulic presses are used to shape and assemble many products. This includes a variety of different electrical equipment, not just car parts. Even your thermostat could be made by a hydraulic press!
From compressed foods to powdered makeup, hydraulic presses are used to compact many of your daily items. Even in the medical sector, medicine and tablets are often compressed using a specialised hydraulic press.
You know that big machine that crushes the cars? That's usually a hydraulic press. You will find a large scale hydraulic press in most junkyards because compressing the metal provides more space. The main function of hydraulic presses is to compress metallic products into thin sheets of metal, which is why this equipment works so well in a workplace which deals with mass amounts of metal.
Perhaps not surprisingly, hydraulic presses are even used in blacksmith environments. A hydraulic press can provide the slow and measured hit that is sometimes needed in this line work. For example, metal tubes can be compressed to make different items. Hydraulic presses can be used for a variety of surprising tasks.
If you think a hydraulic press would be ideal for your working environment, we have plenty in stock here at SafetyLiftinGear. Just click here to see our full range of hydraulic presses. Alternatively, if you'd like to get in touch, just give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we supply a fantastic range of hydraulic cylinders ready to buy or hire. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you know what a 'hydraulic cylinder' is. As well as supplying useful products, we also want to help you understand them. In this blog post, we will help you understand more about hydraulic cylinders and what they are used for.
Hydraulic cylinders are devices that are used when trying to lift heavy loads safely and easily. The cylinder itself is capped at either end with a rod on one side. Within the interior of the cylinder there is a piston that is attached to the rod seen from the exterior. There is a liquid within the cylinder which, along with the piston, creates pressure which then creates movement.
The pressure itself is created when the fluid within the cylinder is forced to either side, which in turn forces the piston to extend or retract. This is referred to as ‘Pascal’s Principle’ which is the method of creating pressure in a certain way that creates additional pressure in another form that can be of use. The movement the hydraulic cylinder creates is responsible for mechanical force. It is this force that makes the hydraulic cylinder so useful for linear motion.
This linear motion is useful in a wide range of applications, basically anything that may require pushing or lifting. Hydraulic cylinders are often used within construction or manufacturing environments where this lifting and pushing movement is used so frequently.
As with all the products we supply, our hydraulic cylinders are made to the highest quality. They are created to withstand the harsh conditions they are often used within so you can rest assured they will last time after time. All of our cylinders are fully tested and inspected before sale to make sure the chrome-plated ram, internal mechanics, and body of the cylinder are working perfectly.
With working load limits ranging from 10 to 100 tones, we guarantee that you will be able to find something to match your requirements.
If you want any more information about our hydraulic cylinders we are more than happy to help. You can also browse our full range by clicking here. Just give us a call on 0808 123 69 69. Our friendly team is here to advise you about any of the products we supply so do not hesitate to get in touch.
If you are working in construction we expect that you are fully aware of the importance of construction safety gear. There are a number of hazards that can occur on a construction site, and it’s important to always take the appropriate safety measures to ensure your safety and the safety of everyone around you.
This can be as simple as making sure you are wearing the right construction safety gear. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is worn to give added protection in situations where a health and safety risk may occur. Protective headgear, eye protection, gloves, high visibility clothing and various other products can give you the peace of mind that you have taken the correct safety precautions. At SafetyLiftinGear we supply top-quality PPE to guarantee that you are as protected as possible and that the products you invest in will last.
We have a wide range of PPE, so be sure to browse our full collection when preparing yourself for the construction site.
Here are some of the construction safety gear we have on offer:Head ProtectionGlovesHigh Visibility ClothingDust MasksEye Protection
If you aren’t sure of what construction safety gear you need on the project you’re working on, feel free to ask our expert team for advice. We can help point you in the right direction so give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.
Short answer: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) prepares you for health and safety risks, and protects the user against physical harm or any hazards that may be present in the workplace.
When it comes to dressing to impress, you may not think about PPE. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may not be making an appearance at London fashion week, it is still incredibly important. PPE is essentially anything you can wear that will protect you against any hazardous conditions.
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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we supply a plethora of height safety products for a range of occupations that involve working at height on a regular basis. One profession that regularly requires workers to operate at dangerous heights is tree surgery - and that is why we supply a wide selection of Arborist Safety Equipment to help tree surgeons remain safe whilst they're working at height.
Health and safety regulations state that appropriate safety measures must be in place to protect workers who operate at height, so not only will our arborist gear help to keep you safe, it's essentially a legal requirement for this line of work.
We have a huge variety of arborist gear to choose from, including the following:
Fall protection harnesses are paramount to your safety when working at heights. They're probably the most important piece of height safety equipment, and that is why we provide you with a brilliant choice to ensure that your requirements are met.
Pulley blocks are designed to ensure that you're able to lift materials safely and efficiently. They're perfect for arborist applications thanks to their superior length, and the pulley block will automatically lock off when engaged.
Tool lanyards are designed to prevent your tools from falling to the ground and striking someone. Our tool lanyards are great value for money, and we have a large range for arborists to choose from.
In addition to all of the above, we also stock a massive selection of climbing accessories such as climbing spikes, carabiners, gloves, and much more. These products are all specifically designed to keep you as safe as possible while you're working.
This only a selection of the arborist gear that we offer here at SafetyLiftinGear. To view our full arborist gear range, simply click below! If you have any questions regarding our arborist gear or any of our other products and services, then please do not hesitate to contact us today.
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If you find yourself working at a height, it's quite easy to only remember to keep yourself safe. Of course, keeping yourself safely atop that ladder is of utmost importance, but what about the people below you? If one of your tools is dropped from a height, it can cause serious damage to the unsuspecting person walking below you too. It has been found that a 1lb tool dropped only 10 feet would hit the person below with a force equivalent to 21 stone! That's why Fall Protection for Tools should be high on your priority list.
Fall Protection for tools is a way of ensuring that when a tool slips out of your hands it is protected. This protection most commonly comes in the form of a tool lanyard which has safety hooks at both ends and is stretchy to absorb the shock of a tool falling. Tool Lanyards can carry up to 15KG, sometimes more. This means that Fall Protection can be provided for all types of tools including Helmets and Electric drills.
Here's a look at some of the different types we have here at SafetyLiftinGear.
This heavy duty fall protection for tools will keep your tools for up to 50kg safe at a height.
This Skullguard Elastic Helmet Lanyard is a piece of fall protection equipment that is designed to keep your Helmet safely attached to you at a height. The maximum weight it can carry is up to 2lbs and it is made with high stretch material to absorb the shock of falling tools.
In the past, it was found that tools falling from a height are likely to be the second highest cause of death in workplaces. From 2011-2012, being struck by falling objects was the highest cause of fatalities in the UK. Even in 2017 falling objects are classed as one of the fatal four easily preventable accidents in the US.
As can be seen, fall protection for tools are not only convenient for you as they keep tools close at hand, they can actually save lives. This is why they are a necessity that should be in every workplace that deals with heights.
To find fall protection for tools that suits you, simply click here to see our full and varied range. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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