What is a Hydraulic Jack?
Hydraulic jacks are a device which enables its user to lift heavy loads in a safe manner. They have a number of applications through a range of different industries, such as the automotive, warehouse, factories and even tradespeople.
Hydraulic jacks are made following the “Pascal’s Principle”. Pascal’s Principle is essentially the application of pressure in a certain way will yield the application of pressure in another way.
Hydraulic jacks are made from two cylinders connected together, with one larger than the other. The cylinders lift objects by applying force to the fluid in a cylinder which in turn, exerts pressure throughout and against the surface of the cylinder. With the addition of a smaller cylinder, it’s possible to generate more force from the larger cylinder, lifting larger weights.
How to use Hydraulic Jacks
More often than not you will be using hydraulic jacks to lift incredibly heavy loads; therefore it is essential that you are using your hydraulic jack correctly.
To use your hydraulic jack correctly, first make sure you have placed your jack on an even surface, with no grit, oil or dirt on the surface.
Maintaining Hydraulic Jacks
Maintaining your hydraulic jacks is vital to ensure that they continue to function correctly. To completely protect your hydraulic jack, it is important to protect them from the elements and from collecting dust and debris. This can be achieved by keeping your jack covered, and to ensure that the jack is not exposed to harsh elements for prolonged periods of time, as this will cause the seals on your jacks to prematurely deteriorate.
We recommend that you store your hydraulic jack with the ram piston retracted. This will prevent any damage occurring to the piston that will cause the jack to not function in a safe manner.
Types of Hydraulic Jacks
There are many types of hydraulic jacks available on the market, with all of them providing their users with different functions. Below are some of the hydraulic jacks that we stock here at SafetyLiftinGear, along with their many uses.
Standard cylinder jacks are extremely versatile; they can be used to lift heavy items and loads, or they can be used horizontally for pushing a load, or keeping an object firmly in place.
At SafetyLiftinGear we stock a huge range of standard hydraulic cylinders that have been specifically designed to endure the often harsh conditions of the modern workplace and construction sites. With cylinder jacks starting from 10 tonne through to 100 tonnes, we are confident that you will find the cylinder jack that meets your exact requirements.
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These are the smallest jacks that we currently have available, and are ideal for lifting loads in areas where you only have a small clearance. But don’t mistake their small size to mean that they are unable to withstand large weight. Some of these little jacks can take up to 200 tonnes!
We have a huge range of pad jacks available here at SafetyLiftinGear. Ranging from 10 tonne to 200 tonne!
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Low profile jacks are similar to the standard cylinder jacks in that they are used for both lifting and pushing objects. The only difference is the size!
These are not as small as our range of pad jacks, but they are still intended for use for loads in which there is not a lot of clearance space. Just like their larger counter parts, these jacks can be used in a vertical position to lift the heavy load, or in a horizontal position to help either secure a load, or push the load.
We have a range of low profile jacks available here at SafetyLiftinGear ranging from 10 tonne through to 200 tonnes.
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Centre hole jacks can also be used to lift heavy objects and push objects like the cylinder, low profile and pad jacks. They also have an additional pulling feature. The jack has a hole that runs through the centre of the ram which can be used to feed a chain through to help create tension. These are used to tighten wire ropes on structures like suspension bridges.
Here at SafertyLiftinGear we stock a huge range of centre hole jacks or hollow cylinder jacks ranging from 20 tonne to 100 tonne. So if you need a heavy duty centre hole cylinder, we are confident we will have one that suits your requirements.
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Bottle jacks - whose name comes from the fact that they look like milk bottles, feature a vertical shaft which supports bearing pad, it is this bearing pad that directly takes the weight of the item that is being lifted.
Bottle jacks are most commonly used within the automotive industry for lifting heavy vehicles such as cars or Lorries to allow for inspection or service under the car itself, but this isn’t their only use! Bottle jacks have proven themselves useful in many industries such as plumbing, where they are often used for pipe bending, or material lifts in warehouses.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear we stock a range of bottle jacks ranging from 2 Tonne to 30 Tonne.
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Floor cranes are an essential piece of equipment for any factory, warehouse, garage or workshop, not only do they provide you with the ability to lift heavy, awkward shaped objects, loads or materials safely and easily, they are designed to be portable, meaning you can lift heavy objects in various locations around your premises with ease.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we sell a variety of floor cranes from folding floor cranes to counterbalanced floor cranes. Whatever your requirements, we are confident that we can provide you with a top quality floor crane that meets your exacting standards.
These robust floor cranes are perfect for using and storing in a variety of locations, particularly in workshops or garages! Why? because they are perfect for lifting, moving and positioning heavy components like engines. This particular folding floor crane from Euro Press Pack is fitted with incredibly robust polyamide wheels and castors, meaning it works smoothly and quietly!
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There are so many different harnesses available that it can prove to be an overwhelming task to choose the correct harness that matches all of your safety requirements. However, Petzl has designed a range of harnesses that are lightweight and comfortable for the user to wear throughout the day.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we supply our customers with a wide range of safety harnesses, suitable for a wide range of height work. However, if you are looking for a more specialist rope access or fall arrest harness, look no further than our range of Petzl harnesses.
Petzl’s line of Fall Arrest Harnesses is the perfect option for workers who often work from height either periodically throughout the day who need a harness that won’t just keep you safe but offers a one-stop solution for all your working at height safety needs.
Petzl Avao C71 Harness
The Petzl Avao C71 fall arrest, work positioning harness features an X-Shaped Dorsal construction wraps to reduce the pressure points during a prolonged suspension, Wide Foam shoulder straps that reduce neck chaffing and a weighted waist belt to provide even distribution of weight over the shoulders.
The Petzel Avao C71 Harness also features a sternal and a dorsal fall arrest attachment point, and a rear attachment point on the waist belt, designed for the attachment of a fall restraint lanyard.
Finally, this Petzl Harness features a range of loops and retainers to facilitate the safe carrying and organisation of your equipment and tools. Click below for more information on this Petzl harness.
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Petzl Avao Bod Fast C71 Harness
This Petzl harness has been designed to provide optimum comfort for people who are working at height for long periods of time. The X-shaped dorsal has been specially designed to reduce pressure points during prolonged suspension. The dorsal attachment point has been designed specifically to all for the user to hang for a longer period of time, in case of a fall.
The Petzl Avao Bod Fast C71 harness also features wide, foam shoulder straps, to reduce injury caused by chaffing and a weighted waist belt to help distribute weight over the shoulders evenly. The leg loops are equipped with FAST automatic buckles for quick opening and closing without the need of readjustment.
Like the AVAO C71, this Petzl harness has a sternal and a Dorsal attachment point to allow for a fall arrest device to be attached with ease, and also features a series of built-in loops and retainers to facilitate the safe carrying and organisation of your equipment and tools. Click below for more information on this Petzl harness.
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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we take height safety very seriously. So much so that we have a whole section of the site dedicated to safety harnesses - click here to view our full range.
If you would like any more information about any of our the Petzl Harnesses or Belts mentioned above, don't hesitate to get in touch!
As many of our customers are aware, here at SafetyLiftinGear we are committed to providing our customers with the best quality products at the best possible prices. This means that we regularly host offers and decrease the prices on our best selling items providing you with the best offers in the industry. if you read our blog regularly, you will know that last month we dropped the prices of our most popular pallet trucks. Today, we have slashed the prices of our most popular lifting slings and hoists.
Our polyester duplex webbing lifting slings are designed to lift heavy loads safely. Our Webbing slings feature reinforced becket eyes, and 60mm wide flat load bearing surface. These webbing slings are a popular choice for workers who find themselves lifting awkward loads on a regular basis.
Webbing slings start from £3.01 each
As always we aim to provide our customers with the best quality lifting equipment in the industry. And our chainslings are no exception. In fact, our chainslings have a reputation in the industry that is second to none.
Our chainslings are extremely versatile, robust, and durable. They are designed to withstand the often harsh conditions for the work site, marine yard, or factory/warehouse with ease.
We currently have a range of chainslings on offer, from a 1.12 tonne single leg Chainsling through to 4 leg chainslings with a WLL of 2.36 Tonnes.
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Chainslings from £23.74
Battery Powered Electric Chain Hoist
Our battery powered electric chain hoist is incredibly lightweight, in fact it weighs in at just 6.7kg, which makes it the ideal if you are looking for a lightweight, portable lifting solution. Our powered hoists feature a single fall chain with a lifting capacity of 250kg, and a speed of 4.5 meters per minute.
Our Battery Powered Chain hoists are available with 3, 4, 6, 8 or 10 meter chain lengths, please ensure that you have selected the correct chain length before purchase.
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