If you need to purchase an electric hoist, it's important to pick the right one for the job - using an insufficient or inappropriate hoist could have dire consequences for you and the people around you.

With this in mind, here is a short, helpful guide to SafetyLiftinGear's assorted electric hoist products:

• Weight Limit - Perhaps the most important thing to look at when buying an electric hoist is that hoist's weight capacity. Some heavy-duty hoists can lift loads of a tonne or more, while other electric hoists are only capable of managing 2-300kgs at a time. Be sure to check the weight limit before reaching the checkout.
  
  
• Voltage - Different places will use different operating voltages. For example, American power outlets usually operate at 110 volts, and so you would need a 110 volt hoist in this circumstances. Elsewhere, you may have to use a 240 volt outlet, in which case you'll need a 240 volt hoist (a 110 volt hoist would be damaged by any voltage above 110).
  
  
• Motor - Most of our electric hoists use a single phase motor. This is sufficient for most applications, although we do also supply three phase hoists for particularly demanding jobs.

No matter what type of hoists you need, SafetyLiftinGear has an option for you. Our range of different hoists are suitable for a wide range of different work environments, as they have a variety of different capabilities and capacities.

Browse our Single Phase and Three Phase Electric Hoists below:

Single Phase Electric Hoists     Three Phase Electric Hoists

If you have any questions or would like some expert advice as to which of our many hoists would be best suited for your needs, give SafetyLiftinGear a call on 0808 123 69 69 or email sales@safetyliftingear.com.

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We are proud to announce that SafetyLiftinGear is now a distributor of MSA Safety products. We have a range of harnesses, fall limiters and gas detectors available to buy online, and we'll be adding many more MSA products to our range in the near future.

About MSA Safety Inc.

MSA Safety Incorporated is an American company that was founded in 1914. After a mine explosion in West Virginia claimed the lives of more than eighty workers, engineer John T. Ryan began exploring ways to protect people in hazardous workplaces. The first product manufactured by Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) was an electric cap lamp that made mine explosions much rarer.

That was more than a hundred years ago. Since then, MSA Safety has become known around the world as a company that's dedicated to protecting the lives of workers.

What MSA equipment do we offer?

We currently offer:

• MSA safety harnesses
• MSA confined space equipment

Our MSA range will be expanding very soon, with many new items already on their way. Please don't hesitate to contact the SafetyLiftinGear team if you have any questions about our high-quality safety equipment!

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We are pleased to announce that SafetyLiftinGear is now an approved UK supplier of Bohle suction lifters.

These ingenious products are ideal for moving glass panes (as well as other materials with a flat surface). The lifter creates an airtight seal and uses vacuum suction to help you lift glass safely and efficiently.

Bohle is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of glass suction lifters. The company was founded in 1932, meaning that Bohle now have almost a century of experience under their belts. The brand is internationally synonymous with high-quality glass processing equipment.

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May we take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year and we look forward to continuing business with you in 2022.

Please be advised that our last day for sending next working day items by courier will be Wednesday 22nd December for delivery on Thursday 23rd. If goods are not dispatched on the 24th, they will be held and dispatched on our return in the new year, 4th January 2021.

Our last working day before Christmas will be Friday 24th December.

We will be closed over the holiday period but will re-open on Tuesday 4th January.

Christmas Period Opening Times 2021/22

Yours sincerely,

All the staff at SafetyLiftinGear.com

SafetyLiftinGear recently supplied some heavy-duty lifting equipment to help construction company Skyklass complete a job in Central London.

We rented out an assortment of slings, hoists and lifting beams to assist with the installation of a pre-fabricated roof light weighing 17.2 tonnes.

Here's what Skyklass hired from us:

• 50 tonne and 24 tonne modular lifting beams to form an H-frame
• Webbing slings
• Round slings
• Chain block hoists

All equipment was supplied by our London depot. Everything was delivered to the site in Central London and collected once the job had been successfully completed.

If you need to hire heavy-duty lifting equipment for an upcoming job, contact your nearest SafetyLiftinGear depot or click the link below to browse our product range!

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We are pleased to announce that we have added a selection of comfortable kneeling mats to our ever-expanding range of tools and equipment for tradespeople.

These portable kneeling mats are ideal for jobs that require you to kneel down for extended periods. Being on your knees can be very uncomfortable, especially if you're kneeling on a hard surface, and chronic aches and pains are common among workers who have to kneel on a regular basis.

Putting one of our soft kneeling mats between your knees and the ground reduces your risk of injury. These kneeling mats are durable enough to be used outdoors, and if the ground is wet, your kneeling mat will also help you to stay dry.

Kneeling mats for work - what can kneeling mats be used for?

Our kneeling mats are especially popular among tradespeople who frequently kneel down to work. For example:

• Plumbers
• Electricians
• Floor fitters
• Mechanics
• Bricklayers
• Carpenters

But these multifunctional kneeling mats aren't just for work. They also have many uses around the house!

Click the button below to browse our new collection of kneeling mats, or contact the SafetyLiftinGear team for additional product info.

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When working at height, it's important to ensure that your tools - and any other items you have on your person - cannot fall to the ground. Even small objects like bolts and screws can be very dangerous when dropped from a great height.

If you carry your equipment in a work bag, that bag must be properly topped to stop its contents from falling out. (We discussed this previously in our blog about The Three Ts of Height Safety.)

To help you prevent accidents while working at height, we've added a range of secure storage bags to the SafetyLiftinGear website. These bags are available to order now, and all of them are specifically designed to prevent tools and equipment from falling out - even if the bag is turned upside down.

Tool Bags

These tool bags can be attached to your belt or safety harness while working at height. They're perfect for keeping tools safe - store your tools inside the bag or use the attachment points on the outside so you don't have to rummage around in the middle of a job.

Available in three different sizes:

• 7.5 litre tool bag
• 9 litre tool bag
• 17 litre tool bag

Browse all tool bags >

Storage Bags

These extra-large storage bags are ideal for storing PPE, climbing rope and other important hardware. The bags are waterproof and the fold-over lid helps to keep your kit from falling out.

Three sizes available:

• 20 litre storage bag
• 30 litre storage bag
• 60 litre storage bag

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Need anything else? We have an enormous range of height safety products available to buy or hire - whatever you need to work safely at height, we can provide it. Contact SafetyLiftinGear today to discuss your requirements.