Category: Lifting Gear
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When Lifting Equipment Does Its Job Correctly, No One Notices
Read the full story →: When Lifting Equipment Does Its Job Correctly, No One NoticesIf we asked someone who was not familiar with lifting equipment what is meant by that phrase, they would probably imagine a crane or perhaps a forklift. In fact, there is a wide variety of lifting machines and equipment that…
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What Actually Counts as Safety Lifting Gear?
Read the full story →: What Actually Counts as Safety Lifting Gear?This term encompasses a surprisingly wide array of lifting gear and related products. Wire rope slings, synthetic straps, chain blocks, lifting hooks, spreader beams, eyebolts, etc., all come under this broad category. In other words, if it is meant…
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Why Electric Hoists Matter More Than You Think
Read the full story →: Why Electric Hoists Matter More Than You ThinkIf you were to walk into any warehouse at 7am, you’d notice that the days of chain hoists and straining shoulders are a thing of the past, with electric hoists taking over most lifting duties. However, despite their ubiquity, electric…
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Stainless Steel Wire Rope: Insights from a Technical Perspective
Read the full story →: Stainless Steel Wire Rope: Insights from a Technical PerspectiveWalk past any construction site, marina or industrial facility across the UK and you’ll spot it – gleaming, twisted metal cables or stainless steel wire rope cables shining in the sunlight. Stainless steel wire rope might not grab…
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The Power of Hydraulic Jacks: Essential Workshop Tools
Read the full story →: The Power of Hydraulic Jacks: Essential Workshop ToolsSmall yet large in power density exists within hydraulic jack systems. The equipment elevates heavyweights through fluid pressure mechanics which would require excessive manual effort from your arms. Industrial facilities together with home…