Climbing ropes are legitimate lifesavers that can, will and have been invaluable to a variety of people all over the globe, from recreational climbers and adrenaline junkies to rescue workers and the people they’re rescuing.
However, if you’re new to the climbing rope market, choosing a climbing rope that’s fit for your purpose can be harder than expected.
Knowing what to look for is an important part of the process. Luckily, this guide should help you do just that.
While there are many different types of climbing ropes, there are four key things to look for when choosing the rope for you. Namely the following:
The two primary types of climbing ropes are dynamic and low stretch.
The main difference between the two is that dynamic ropes stretch to absorb some of the impact of a falling climber, while low stretch ropes barely stretch at all, more suited to load-bearing activity.
Static ropes are great for rescue work, caving and hauling a load, while dynamic ropes are ideal for traditional rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering.
It’s important to remember that your rope needs to be at least double the length of the pitch you’re ascending (e.g. 50m ascent would require 100m rope).
While a 50m rope will fit most climber needs, rescue work and caving may require longer.
Meanwhile, when it comes to diameter, thinner rope typically translates to a lighter rope overall; however, skinnier ropes can also be less durable.
Thicker ropes, while heavier, are typically more abrasion-resistant and durable.
The rope features can also contribute greatly to the overall performance of the rope; e.g. dry treatment ropes hold up better in wet conditions due to a lower rate of water absorption.
Other features – like bicolour, middle mark and end marking – help identify how much of the rope you have used during a climb, which can be essential for activities like rappelling.
The top priority for any climber, the safety rating is naturally a very big deal when it comes to finding which climbing rope is right for you.
The relevant safety rating based on UIAA standard should be found on the packaging and feature the fall rating, along with such stats as the static elongation, dynamic elongation and the impact force.
While SafetyLiftinGear.com aren’t one for leaving our customers hanging, this is one time we make an exception. Our ropes won’t let you down (until you’re ready).
All of our climbing ropes are provided by trusted manufacturers in order to ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability.
At SLG, we offer a variety of climbing ropes to choose from, each one carefully tested for maximum security. Here's an example:
The product of climbing specialists, Edelrid, the PERFORMANCE Static climbing ropes provide abrasion-resistant climbing with low elongation of just 3% for the ultimate climbing experience.
With a multiple-wound core for high breaking strength, the high-quality kernmantle construction provides a fantastic combo of strength and handling for a great value product.
The thermo shield treatment allows for enhanced functionality and handling. Meanwhile, the tracer threads in the sheath clearly indicate the rope diameter.
For more information on any of these climbing ropes or climbing accessories at SLG, why not get in touch today? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or send us an email using the button below.
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Lightweight, sturdy and reliable, wire rope winches are inherently useful and can be the perfect solution to any number of pulling and lifting tasks.
While wire rope winches are commonly used for recovery purposes, they can also be used for a variety of other purposes, from hauling down trees to handling warehouse loads.
However, you plan on using your wire rope winch, you can rest assured that you’ll find the right tool for the task here at SafetyLiftinGear.com.
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At SafetyLiftinGear.com, we don’t just strive to offer you the best lifting gear and accessories available, we also go the extra mile to ensure your lifting job goes off without a hitch.
Take this recent delivery job in Bridgewater for proof of just that!
A customer got in touch ahead of a moving job with an unusual query involving glass moving.
The task involved transporting a fully-constructed, six-metre-long window across uneven ground for fitting.
The window itself was part of a sliding patio door frame that weighed in at over 600kg, making manoeuvrability difficult yet stability a must.
Luckily, our expert staff were on hand and coffee-fuelled, ready to get on the case with a solution for this tricky transport quandary.
One of our trusty team members came up with the ingenious idea of using two of our all-terrain pallet trucks, placing one on each end of the frame, to provide instant mobility with constant stability along the way.
With glass doors secured in place, the windows were able to be safely moved from A to B without endangering the glass in the slightest.
The heavy-duty tyres were more than capable of taking the load, while they also provided ample grip for a firm footing on the difficult terrain.
Meanwhile, the simple steering and guiding axis kept the journey steady and turned an impossible task into a job well done.
If you have a lifting job that’s a real head-scratcher and causing you haulage headaches, why not drop us a line? No job is too big for SafetyLiftinGear.com, so get in touch today on 0117 9381 600 or drop us an email using the link below.
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For lighter loads up to 300kg (stage lighting for example), this is the perfect load arrestor for you.
Prevent the free-fall of loads up to 500kg with this load arrestor.
These 500kg load arrestors offer you slightly more wire length, perfect for construction sites where loads needed to be lifted to heights of 18mtrs or higher.
For heavy-duty lifting jobs, this load arrestor is unbeatable in load capacity and length!
With summer reaching its swansong, here at SafetyLiftinGear.com, we’ve decided to welcome in the autumn the only way we know how – with more new lifting products, of course!
This time, to broaden our lifting horizons even further, we’ve expanded our collection of products from German brand, Pfaff.
Renowned for their strength, quality and durability, Pfaff has gained a solid reputation for their heavy-duty lifting gear – and these products only strengthen that status.
When it comes to heavy lifting, Pfaff is a go-to brand for many. Take a look at these newly listed Pfaff pallet trucks and see just why!
Measuring 540mm x 1150mm and weighing just 68kg, the Pfaff Silverline 2500kg packs some serious pound for pound strength, capable of lifting over 36 times its own weight.
Featuring a high-quality epoxy coating, rubber rollers for noise reduction and an ergonomic handle for maximum comfort, no stone has been left unturned in pursuit of usability.
The one-hand control mechanism also has a 210-degree rotation for manoeuvrability and even features an adjustable pressure control valve to prevent overloading. It also boasts a precision lowering valve, allowing you to easily control the lowering speed.
This model, as you may guess by the “Extra Wide” moniker, is slightly broader than our last entry. In fact, it’s almost 60% broader measuring 850mm wide.
This additional range makes it perfect for lifting and moving specialist items, such as American pallets or brickyard pallets.
Outside of width, the Pfaff Silverline Extra Wide is much like the Silverline 2500kg, offering an ergonomic handle, adjustable pressure control valve and one-hand controllability.
However, while this wide span does make it useful for girthier items, it’s worth noting that this model does have a lower weight capacity, topping out at 2000kg.
Part of the Proline range, the Low Profile model is tailor-made for lifting pallets with a notably lower height, with a lowered fork height of just 51mm.
Meanwhile, this model also features a high-performance hydraulic pump, complete with a chromium-plated piston and pressure relief valve.
It also boasts superior handling capabilities, with a steering angle of 105 degrees to each side, providing accurate movement even in confined spaces.
With a maximum load capacity of 2 tonnes, the Pfaff Quick Lift has the weight advantage over the Low Profile; however, it also more than lives up to its name.
Providing speedy transportation of pallets under demanding conditions, the Quick Lift is capable of hoisting 200kg in just two strokes of the handle.
While this pallet truck does feature many of the perks of the Low Profile – from steering angle to hydraulic pump – it also has some handy additions.
Notably, this model also features a driving/park brake that’s easily operated from the control handle.
With a heavy load capacity and sturdy frame, the Proline Parking Brake model is perfect for moving and transporting palletised goods on unsteady surfaces, such as ramps, slopes and on lorries.
With most of the perks of the Quick Lift (minus the quick lift function), this pallet truck is a versatile option that provides safe manoeuvrability and stability with extreme strength for heavy-duty lifting.
For more information about Pfaff products of any of our other pallet trucks, why not drop us a line today? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch via email using the button below.
If you work with heavy motors and vehicle engines as part of your day-to-day job, chances are, you’ll already be well-acquainted with the wonderful world of floor cranes.
If not, it may be time to put a request in the suggestion box. These bad boys are well worth the investment!
Also known quite logically as engine cranes, floor cranes can be a real life-saver when it comes to workshops and factory settings.
More accurately, they can be a real spine-saver, providing a much-needed helping hand in the form of a mighty lifting arm.
Here are some of the latest and greatest floor cranes now available on SafetyLiftinGear.com.
Reinforced with rugged tubular steel, this folding engine crane is the perfect piece of equipment for positioning engines and motors.
The product of industry heavyweights, Steerman, this crane features unique hydraulic rams, equipped with a patented built-in by-pass mechanism.
Ideal for a variety of working environments, from workshops and garages to machine shops and warehouses, its innovative design also allows for quick and speedy folding for easy transit.
This versatile product also has five adjustable boom positions, ranging from 620mm to 1020mm in length. When in use, it has a maximum lifting capacity of 1000kg, depending on the boom positioning.
An essential for anyone that works with engines, this foldable floor crane is perfect for lifting and shifting heavy motors, as well as loading and unloading pallets.
Featuring a rotatable hydraulic system for enhanced manoeuvrability and sensitive lowering valve as standard, the Pfaff V-Shaped crane is also perfect for lifting in confined spaces.
The cantilever arm has the ability to reach a height of 2080mm and even boasts an extendable function to suit the necessary application.
Additionally, this crane also includes a fitted safety brake to ensure the crane is firmly secured in place once the desired position is achieved.
For easy transit and space-saving storage, this product also features a collapsible folding mechanism, allowing for quick and easy deconstruction by a single person.
The Pfaff crane is available in two different chassis variants with a 500kg and 1000kg capacity model for each version.
So, there you have it – a brief introduction into the uplifting world of floor cranes! What are you waiting for? Order now and take your productivity to new heights with engine cranes from SLG.
For more information on engine cranes, call 0117 9381 600 now or get in touch online using the link below.
Bulky, awkward and heavy by nature, transporting steel drums from A to B can be a real pain in the neck… and back… and knees.
Luckily, there are easier ways to lift and shift your heavy-duty cargo and we have plenty of options right here at SafetyLiftinGear.com.
At SLG, we pride ourselves on offering simple solutions to complex lifting problems and drum transport is no different.
Take the strain out of your day and march to the beat of your own drum with our wide range of handy drum handling equipment.
Transportation of bulky drums across work yards and storage sites isn’t always straightforward. In fact, at times, it can be very much the opposite.
Our range of drum handling equipment is ideal for any number of environments, providing functional solutions for virtually any environment.
For some of the best drum handling equipment money can buy, look no further than these safe, efficient solutions to your drumsportation nightmares.
Fitted with heavy-duty, zinc-plated screw clamps, this Forklift Drum Grab can make awkward drum transport as simple as grab and go.
Featuring a straight-forward design for simplistic operation, this product provides a quick and efficient solution to any drum moving task.
Easily attachable to any standard forklift, this forklift attachment has a maximum working load of 450kg, perfectly suitable for 30/55 gallon drums.
Specifically designed to vertically hoist steel drums for upright transportation, the DCV500 has the unique benefit of allowing transportation of drums with or without their lids attached. The clamp is simply attached to the rim of the drum for safe, secure transit.
Its modest, lightweight design makes the DCV500 ideal for lifting drums from compact spaces, such as those organised tightly on pallets. At just 7kg in weight, it’s also surprisingly strong, capable of handling a working load limit 500kg.
Boasting a fully automated rim grip for unrivalled efficiency, these versatile fork-mounted lifting jaws provide safe and reliable transport of both open and closed top drums.
Perfectly suitable for new and damaged drums alike, the hardened steel jaws lift from the rim with a fully automated action, allowing the driver to safely operate the lift without leaving his/her seat.
Available in single drum (IRG-1) or double drum (IRG-2) models, the bright-orange rim grip also features zinc-plated twist screws for secure forklift attachment.
The IRG-1 Single Drum Rim Grip has an overall lifting capacity of 750kg, while the IRG-2 Double Drum Rim Grip logically has a capacity to lift double that at 1500kg.
Optional extras include rubber pads to limit potential damage to drum rim, while stainless steel versions are also available for zoned areas.
What list of moving equipment would be complete without the presence of the ever-popular transport classic, the humble trolley?
Simple yet effective, the drum trolley is perfect for smoothly moving bulky 205 litre drums across level ground.
Featuring a fully-welded steel frame and cross straps, this solid base also boasts replaceable heavy-duty zinc swivel castors for hassle-free multi-directional use.
Also comes complete with a 12-month warranty for additional peace of mind.
For more information on steel drum handling equipment, call SLG now on 0117 9381 600 or click the button below to get in touch online.
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