We are pleased to announce a fantastic new addition to SafetyLiftinGear's lifting equipment range: the 110 volt electric portable lifter.

Compact and lightweight - ideal for installing lights, TVs, air conditioning units and RSJs.

At just 21kg, this product is compact and lightweight, making it easy to transport from one job to the next. With its telescopic legs and mast, the lifter can be set up in minutes by a single worker with no tools required.

Our new portable lifter has a working load limit (WLL) of 82.5kg. It is ideal for installing lights, TVs, air conditioning units and rolled steel joists.

110V Electric Portable Lifter - Specifications:

• Working load limit: 82.5kg
• Power supply: 110 volts
• Product weight: 21kg
• Product height: 95cm
• Maximum lift height: 330cm
• Platform size: 750mm x 500mm
• Platform weight: 5.3kg
• Material: aluminium

This product includes an electric remote control and emergency stop button. It also comes with a handle that allows the lifter to be operated manually if there's no electricity available.

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One of the best things about working in the lifting and handling industry is the wide range of jobs we encounter from one day to the next. For example, the team at SafetyLiftinGear's Plymouth depot recently helped one of our valued customers to prepare for a sea voyage by inspecting their ship's on-board lifting equipment.

At around five o'clock on Thursday 8th April, our Plymouth office received a phone call asking us to attend the vessel Pacific Constructor the following morning. The ship was moored nearby at Millbay Docks, and its register of lifting equipment and loose lifting tackle needed a thorough inspection before the vessel set sail on Saturday 10th April.

Of course we obliged - Danny, our lifting equipment inspector, was sent down to the docks, where he spent the day inspecting all of the vessel's lifting equipment. He made sure that everything was LOLER compliant and safe to use.

About the vessel

Pacific Constructor is a sub-sea multi-purpose vessel that's best known for being part of the Ocean Infinity fleet.

Back in 2018, the Ocean Infinity fleet spent 90 days at sea searching for the wreckage of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370). Their ships were also involved in the search for the Argentinian submarine ARA San Juan.

If you have any equipment that needs to be inspected, the SafetyLiftinGear team can help. We are qualified to inspect a wide range of lifting and handling products to ensure that they are safe to use - contact us today to discuss your requirements!

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We are pleased to announce that forklift-mounted wheelie bin lifters are now available to buy or hire from SafetyLiftinGear.

Our bin lifters are ideal for lifting and emptying 660-litre and 1100-litre wheelie bins. This forklift attachment uses the lifting trunnions on the side of the bin to safely raise and tip it.

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We offer fantastic rental prices on site lifting and handling equipment like this - contact SafetyLiftinGear today to request a hire quotation!

There are a number of reasons why you may not wish to purchase our lifting products outright. Perhaps you're on a tight budget, or you lack storage space. Many of our clients customers choose to hire rather than buy because this means they don't have to worry about keeping LOLER inspection records up to date.

Whatever the reason, our efficient and easy-to-use rental service allows you to hire a selection of our lifting products for the time that you need it. All you have to do is keep an eye out for the 'Hire Now' button below eligible products to begin your rental enquiry. Simply tell us how long you intend to rent the product for, and one of our sales team will provide you with a quote. Once agreed and accepted, you will then be able to collect the product from your nearest depot or have it delivered right to your door. It's really that easy! 

Thanks to our incredible hire service, you are able to utilise a range of our quality lifting products for even less. So, what are you waiting for? Click the button below to browse our entire collection of lifting products, or continue reading to see our most popular lifting products for hire.

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 Our Top Lifting Products 

Material Lifts & Stackers

Our collection of material lifts and stackers are superb for use around industrial environments such as warehouses and on-site. They are mainly used for securing, lifting and transporting pallets but can be used to lift and relocate a variety of heavy and fragile goods. Choose between manual stackers of hydraulic, depending on your lifting needs and preferences. Worried our stackers can't do the job? Our material lifts are able to carry loads of up to 2000kg, so you can rest assured that no matter what goods you have to lift and move, we have the material lift to help! 

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Spreader Beams 

Our range of modular spreader beams is another effective and efficient lifting solution when it comes to lifting extremely heavy loads. They work to eliminate the horizontal forces that are created during the lifting process by producing a mainly compressive force which is distributed across the length of the beam that is attached to the load that you are lifting. Our spreader beams can lift loads of up to 70 tonnes and are adjustable when it comes to their length, making them an extremely versatile piece of lifting equipment! 

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Electric Hoists 

Electric hoists are the ideal lifting solution when a manual hoist doesn't quite cut it. Whether you work within the construction or industrial sector where a host of lifting applications are required, we are sure you will see the benefits that come with using an electric hoist. Our hoist range offers electric hoists in a variety of WLLs and voltages to cater to a comprehensive range of tasks, so no matter what job you may have, we are confident our range of hoists can help. Available in single-phase or three-phase.

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Confined Space Rescue Kits

When it comes to accident prevention and solution, you can never be too prepared and as a result, our confined space rescue kit acts as the perfect response to any emergency needs. Consisting of a variety of products, including a lightweight aluminium tripod with a built-in pulley, safety harness, gas detector, winch and escape kit, our rescue kit is more than able to meet the demands of any emergency rescue. 

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Mobile Gantry Cranes 

Often used to complete heavy lifting jobs within the construction sector, gantry cranes offer a simple and effective lifting solution. However, these cranes are often large and static and do not move. For smaller lifting tasks, our range of mobile gantry cranes is the perfect thing! Fitted with 160mm diameter 360-degree castors for easy transport, they are great for the use within small workshops that may require heavy lifting jobs such as removing engines out of vehicles. Each of our mobile gantries is fully adjustable with the working height and hoist position able to be changed on a job-by-job basis. 

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And there you have it, our most popular lifting products available to rent! Again, to hire one of these excellent pieces of lifting equipment, simply click the 'Hire Now' button below your desired product to add it to your rental basket. The follow the simple on-screen instructions to complete your rental enquiry. 

Need more information? Please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the SLG team today, we'd be more than happy to provide any information that you need to complete your lifting equipment hire! 

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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we pride ourselves not just on our wide range of high-quality lifting equipment but on our ability to provide bespoke lifting solutions for virtually any job.

We recently received an enquiry from R Turner Loft Conversions, a team of contractors based in Dorset. Specialising as they do in loft conversions, they frequently work at height, and they needed an easy way to lift materials such as roof tiles, OSB, plasterboard, etc.

We'll let Rick from R Turner Loft Conversions tell the rest of the story:

"We are a small team, and we have been struggling over the years to lift some materials up a ladder, so we decided to purchase a decent hoist.

"I decided that I required 4 slings with a sling hook on each end. I searched the Internet and ended up speaking to James Bertham at SafetyLiftinGear.

"I sent James a couple of rough sketches of what I was trying to achieve and how I intended to use the slings. James supplied me with the correct tailor-made strops, and my simple idea worked perfectly.

"Thanks very much for supplying these custom lifting slings."

If you need a tailor-made solution for a troublesome task, call SafetyLiftinGear on 0117 9381 600 to discuss your requirements with one of our heavy lifting experts. You can also email sales@safetyliftingear.com.

Round Lifting Slings   Polyester Webbing Slings

We have added some new products to our range of tag lines for heavy lifting operations.

These products are designed to help you keep control of a load while it's being lifted. A tag line can be used to manoeuvre a suspended load and keep it from rotating and swinging in mid-air.

From construction to shipping and mining to engineering, lifting equipment is used by a wide range of different industries for various tasks and applications. Often created using robust metals and other long-lasting materials, the majority if not all lifting equipment is designed and manufactured to last the test of time. However, regardless of where lifting equipment is used, it will no doubt be subject to some degree of pressure, strain and stress at one time or another and as a result, will need to be inspected and tested to ensure it is still safe and suitable to use.

The reasons for lifting gear inspections

There are two primary reasons as to why you will need to conduct inspections on your lifting equipment:

1. Over time, your collection of lifting equipment is going to degrade and become slightly dated. With continued use, you may start to see and experience abrasions, corrosion and deteriorations in performance, which is completely natural and expected. Inspections aim to help identify these things before they have the opportunity to become a real issue.

2. Inspections are required by law! Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, you will find two important pieces of legislation. The first being the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the second the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

Both of the above pieces of legislation declare that all lifting applications are properly planned, which involves utilising the correct equipment that has been properly tested and inspected. PUWER states that all lifting equipment must be ”safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and inspected to ensure it is correctly installed and does not subsequently deteriorate.” Therefore, to ensure that you stay on the right side of the law, it’s imperative to regularly inspect your lifting gear.

Types of lifting gear inspections

As well as there being two reasons to conduct lifting gear inspections, there are also two types of lifting gear inspections. Firstly, there are inspections that can be carried out by yourself. It’s recommended that these are conducted before each lifting operation to ensure that the task can be performed as safely as possible.

The second type of inspection is a thorough, professional inspection conducted by a qualified person. These inspections should be completed once every six to twelve months, depending on the type of gear. Generally, loose lifting equipment such as eyebolts and shackles should be looked at every six months, whereas other equipment should be every twelve months. Once these inspections are complete, you will receive a certificate which confirms the equipment is suitable for use until its next inspection.

How to prolong the life of your lifting equipment

In order for your equipment to pass its lifting gear inspections, it’s important to keep it in good working order. Here are some things that you can do to ensure your lifting gear maintains a longer service life:

• Ensure your lifting gear is stored and used safely in the correct conditions
• Always follow the correct procedures and guidelines before, throughout and after use
• Ensure you never exceed the safe working load (SWL) of your equipment
• Only trained and qualified personnel use the equipment
• All equipment is handled with care and patience

How SLG can help you with your lifting gear inspections

Did you know that SLG offers professional lifting gear inspections? If you need to get your equipment inspected, simply get in touch us and a member of our qualified team can help! For more information or to get any more lifting gear inspection questions answered, do not be afraid to contact us.

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