Tag: lifting-equipment

25 Nov 2015

Equipment Rental: Is it Better to Hire or Buy?

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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we pride ourselves on stocking a comprehensive range of lifting and material handling equipment, both of which are essential in order to provide a safe and secure working environment. One of the many benefits of ordering from us, is that we offer the option to buy or rent your equipment, allowing you to fine tune your purchase according to your budget and time-scale.

If you're not sure which of the two choices is right for you, take a look at our list of pros and cons to weigh up which option is the best fit:

Equipment Hire

Pros:

The up-front cost is cheaper than buying the product outright.
It can be great for one-off jobs, and saves you from investing in a product that you are unlikely to get much use from.
it provides you with the guarantee of a certified and tested solution for each job.

Cons:

It can cost you more long-term if you're repeatedly having to hire the same equipment.
You may have to extend the rental period if the job goes on for longer than expected.
You could be subject to extra costs if an item is damaged.

Purchasing Your Equipment

Pros:

Having a good selection of equipment at your disposal whenever you need it.
Saves you money in the long term if you will be using the equipment regularly.
You will not have the hassle of returning the item once the work is complete.

Cons

You will need a stable, and long-term storage space to house your equipment.
The initial cost is more expensive, which means you could loose out if it's only for a short-term job.
You will need to maintain and keep track of each item yourself.

Once you have decided which of the two is the best for your specific job, you can visit our lifting equipment and material handling pages to browse our full selection of items. Once you have made your choice, select either the 'buy now' or 'hire me' option, for a fast and efficient order process.

29 Sep 2015

SLG are Proud to Be Part of The Bloodhound Project

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SafetyLiftinGear are official partners of The Bloodhound Project. For those of you who are not aware, The Bloodhound Project, is based in Avonmouth, Bristol, and has been created by Richard Noble OBE, and current Land Speed Record holder Andy Green, not only attempt to break the current Land Speed Record, of 763.035mph set in 2007, but to inspire young people to get into science, engineering and mathematical fields.

The Bloodhound project has been on-going for 8 years and has involved over 350 companies and universities. And we, at SafetyLiftinGear are proud to say that we are amongst them supplying the Bloodhound project with various material handling products and lifting equipment to ensure that the Supersonic car has been built as safely as possible.

In London’s Canary wharf on the 23rd of September the Bloodhound SSC went on display showing just how this supersonic car has been built. Over 10,000 people queued to catch a glimpse of this piece of amazing engineering over the weekend.

The car will undergo 200 mph tests next year in Cornwall before attempting to break the land speed world record on 15 October 2016.

SafetyLiftinGear are proud to be a part of this truly amazing project.

29 Sep 2015

SLG are Proud to Be Part of The Bloodhound Project

mike General News

SafetyLiftinGear are official partners of The Bloodhound Project. For those of you who are not aware, The Bloodhound Project, is based in Avonmouth, Bristol, and has been created by Richard Noble OBE, and current Land Speed Record holder Andy Green, not only attempt to break the current Land Speed Record, of 763.035mph set in 2007, but to inspire young people to get into science, engineering and mathematical fields.

The Bloodhound project has been on-going for 8 years and has involved over 350 companies and universities. And we, at SafetyLiftinGear are proud to say that we are amongst them supplying the Bloodhound project with various material handling products and lifting equipment to ensure that the Supersonic car has been built as safely as possible.

In London’s Canary wharf on the 23rd of September the Bloodhound SSC went on display showing just how this supersonic car has been built. Over 10,000 people queued to catch a glimpse of this piece of amazing engineering over the weekend.

The car will undergo 200 mph tests next year in Cornwall before attempting to break the land speed world record on 15 October 2016.

SafetyLiftinGear are proud to be a part of this truly amazing project.

15 Sep 2015

Need Bespoke Lifting Equipment? We Can Help!

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Perhaps the single most important thing to bear in mind when you're shopping for lifting equipment is that each and every product has its own WLL (Weight Load Limit). Whether you're purchasing a chain sling, an electric hoist, or some other form of lifting gear, it's absolutely crucial to check the WLL, as this tells you the maximum weight you'll safely be able to lift using the item in question. If you need to transport a load weighing 5 tonnes, each piece of lifting equipment that you use to do so must have a weight load limit of AT LEAST 5 tonnes. Exceeding the WLL of your lifting gear may cause it fail, which can obviously cause a lot of damage.

But what if I can't find any lifting equipment with a high enough weight load limit?

If you're planning to lift a particularly heavy load, you may struggle to find equipment that's capable of safely supporting that much weight. Those who visit our 4 Leg Chain Sling department, for example, may initially think we only provide slings for weights of up to 17 tonnes.

But 17 tonnes is merely the highest weight load limit available in our standard range. We're actually capable of supplying chain slings (and many other lifting products) that are suitable for much heavier loads - it's just that these products are made-to-order, so you'll have to get in touch with us directly.

If your project is too big for our standard range of lifting gear, we encourage you to contact us and discuss your requirements with a member of the SafetyLiftinGear team. We have providing lifting equipment for a huge variety of large and/or unusual briefs in the past, and we'd be more than happy to provide a bespoke solution to suit your needs.

15 Sep 2015

Need Bespoke Lifting Equipment? We Can Help!

mike Products

Perhaps the single most important thing to bear in mind when you're shopping for lifting equipment is that each and every product has its own WLL (Weight Load Limit). Whether you're purchasing a chain sling, an electric hoist, or some other form of lifting gear, it's absolutely crucial to check the WLL, as this tells you the maximum weight you'll safely be able to lift using the item in question. If you need to transport a load weighing 5 tonnes, each piece of lifting equipment that you use to do so must have a weight load limit of AT LEAST 5 tonnes. Exceeding the WLL of your lifting gear may cause it fail, which can obviously cause a lot of damage.

But what if I can't find any lifting equipment with a high enough weight load limit?

If you're planning to lift a particularly heavy load, you may struggle to find equipment that's capable of safely supporting that much weight. Those who visit our 4 Leg Chain Sling department, for example, may initially think we only provide slings for weights of up to 17 tonnes.

But 17 tonnes is merely the highest weight load limit available in our standard range. We're actually capable of supplying chain slings (and many other lifting products) that are suitable for much heavier loads - it's just that these products are made-to-order, so you'll have to get in touch with us directly.

If your project is too big for our standard range of lifting gear, we encourage you to contact us and discuss your requirements with a member of the SafetyLiftinGear team. We have providing lifting equipment for a huge variety of large and/or unusual briefs in the past, and we'd be more than happy to provide a bespoke solution to suit your needs.

01 Sep 2015

Lifting Equipment Sale: Great Reductions on Hoists & Slings

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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we like to give our customers good value for their money. Our prices are among the best on the market anyway, but if you're serious about saving money, we also have a Special Offers section that's always being updated with our latest deals and discounts.

Save money on high-quality lifting equipment

Here, for example, are some of the latest offers from our Lifting Equipment range:

Polyester Webbing Sling (2 Tonne)

~~£3.65 each~~ £3.19 each (inc. VAT)

These high-quality webbing slings can be used to lift loads of up to 2 tonnes with ease and efficiency. They are durable, yet lightweight, and are available to purchase or hire in 8 different lengths (ranging from 1 to 10 metres).

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Lightweight 250kg Lever Hoist

~~£55.00~~ £38.38 (inc. VAT)

With a 1 metre chain and a WLL (Weight Load Limit) of 250kg, this robust lever hoist is ideal for smaller lifting jobs. It is full tested and certified, and comes with a 12 month warranty as standard. We also sell this product with higher WLLs of 500kg and 750kg.

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Battery Powered 250kg Chain Hoist

~~£649.89~~ £563.94 (inc. VAT)

That's right: our award-winning battery powered hoist is on sale! You could save more than £85 on your hoist, which the ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) called "a safe way to haul without needed large power and control infrastructure". The hoist is available in 5 different lengths (ranging from 3 to 10 metres), and the battery lasts for 25 minutes of continual use on a full 250kg load.

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Click here to browse our full range of lifting equipment, or visit our Special Offers page for more great deals!

14 Aug 2015

New G-Guard Load Arrestors

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Another day, another exciting addition to our Lifting Equipment range! The SafetyLiftinGear website is now home to a selection of high-quality load arrestors - these robust products are designed to make sure that heavy loads don't fall when being lifted, even if the load's primary support system fails.

How do they work?

Each G-Guard fall arrestor consists of a retractable safety line. If a load drops suddenly whilst attached to this line, the load arrestor's brake will automatically kick in and prevent the load from falling. The brake's shock-absorbent properties minimise the force of the load arrestor and protect the load from damage.

Why should I use a load arrestor?

Back-up measures like these fall arrestors are important in case your lifting equipment suddenly fails while you are raising a heavy load. These safety lines will ensure that your load does not drop to the ground below (where it may cause damage, injury, or even worse).

How strong are SafetyLiftinGear's load arrestors?

We have three different G-Guard load arrestors to choose from, each with its own specifications and weight load limit:

1000kg Load Arrestor (available in 7m, 9m or 10m length)
500kg Load Arrestor (available in 6 different lengths, ranging from 7m to 24m)
300kg Load Arrestor (7 different lengths from 7m to 25m)

Click here to take a closer look at our new load arrestor range, or get in touch to discuss your lifting requirements with a member of our team.