If you’re on the hunt for a lifting winch, it won’t take you long to realise that there’s a surprisingly wide variety of winches out there on the market. As such, knowing which winch is which is well worth it!
To make things a little easier for you, we’ve outlined a few of the most important things to consider when buying a winch in this helpful, handy winch-buying guide.
IMPORTANT: Please note that these winches are designed for lifting goods, not people. If you need a winch that is suitable for lifting people, please contact our Sales team.
One of the most common conundrums faced by winch buyers is deciding between hand winches and electric winches. Both can be great options, but here are a couple of key factors to consider:
Hand winches are typically less expensive than their electric counterparts; however, electric winches are widely considered to be far more efficient.
Both options are capable of lifting a heavy load, but the electric option won’t tire and is likely to be able to handle a heavier lift. That being said, even the electric winch will need to be powered by something and can drain a car battery flat with extended use.
Most winches come equipped with a winch rating, declaring how much weight they can safely pull. However, to make matters slightly more confusing, these ratings don't always indicate exactly how much a winch can handle. The ratings are more of a guide to how much your winch can take under perfect conditions. There are lots of variables that can affect the performance of your winch, ranging from engine size to angle of the cable.
One of the most important influences on winch power is the number of layers on the winch line. As odd as it sounds, the more layers of cable wrapped around a winch, the less power it is capable of exerting.
For example, multiple layers of cable on one spool can lead to an overall power loss of up to 40%. That’s almost half of the optimal capacity, so keep that in mind if you’re planning on hauling some heavy loads.
Now that you’ve decided on exactly which winch you want, it’s also important to take into account how you plan to mount your winch for the task at hand. Vehicle winches are straightforward enough, but if you plan on using your winch in a factory/warehouse setting, you may have some decisions to make.
Floor- and wall-based mounts are popular options, providing a static and sturdy fixed base for lifting. The choice is yours, but wall-based winch mounts may allow for better use of space in your work area.
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When it comes to heavy-duty manual equipment that’s safe, secure and supremely sturdy, few brands can match up to the almighty power of Armorgard.
Founded in 1989, the company has grown into a globally-recognised industry heavyweight with a reputation as ironclad as their products.
Not one to rest on their laurels, the good folks at Armorgard are at it again, knocking it out of the park with a new range of work station products, hot off the production line and built to last.
So, just what do the guys and gals at Armorgard have coming our way? Here’s the complete run-down of the latest additions to the Armorgard collection.
Versatile, transportable and easy to assemble, the Armorgard BH1080 Tuffbench is the perfect collapsible workbench for construction sites and contractors on the move.
Featuring folding legs, this collapsible bench features no detachable parts, meaning it can be erected and deconstructed in no-time at all.
Meanwhile, the work surface is made from sustainable pressed timber, providing durability and dependability to go with the superior adaptability.
A step-up from the BH1080, the VWK version features all the benefits of the original with a whole host of additional goodies.
Boasting a fitted handle and two built-in wheels for easy manoeuvrability on site, the BH1080-VWK also features both a chain vice and engineers vice attached to the work surface.
A one-stop shop for a multitude of on-site health and safety items, the IH4 InstructaHut is a portable hub of usefulness for contractors and site workers.
From fire and first-aid essentials to notice board use and documentation display, this weatherproof also features replaceable double-sided backboards to ensure easy re-use, year after year.
Standing 185cm tall, 123.5cm wide and 50cm deep, this fire safety and first aid station makes for a perfect central meeting point, clearly visible in bright red for enhanced prominence.
A multi-faceted chest for on-site usage, the SS2 SiteSation is aptly-named, providing a secure storage facility that doubles up as a mobile mini-office.
Split into two distinct sections: the lower boasting two full-width shelves and the upper featuring another shelf and a folding, slanted platform.
The platform is great for displaying plans and charts, while also provides the perfect location to conduct routine admin tasks, making it a useful addition for on-site project managers
Featuring gas struts on both sides and forklift skids with castor facilities, this fully-lockable, manoeuvrable station is a perfect all-rounder for on-site usage.
The SS7 is the ultimate mobile cutting station, perfect for cutting a variety of materials, from conduit and timber to cable trays and pipes.
With secure safety features to safeguard against an array of hazards – including sparks and dust – the SS7 is built for firm and steady foundation, made to minimise vibration, featuring rubberised wheels and rubber mats.
The newest model also features chamfered corners, complete with fire-rated foam for noise reduction, as well as enhanced lighting features for better visibility.
Meanwhile, the new expandable work area can now accommodate mitre saws, while the cutaway sides can also make way for longer lengths.
Part mobile workbench/part heavy-duty cabinet, this universal work surface provides the perfect stand to work on, while also providing a safe and secure storage area for your tools and equipment.
The Tuffbench comes fitted with 5-lever deadlocks and internal anti-jemmy systems for maximum security, while there’s also a secure cabinet beneath the workbench with ample storage space.
The structure itself is extremely hard-wearing, coated in an anti-corrosive powder. Meanwhile, the surface is also ideal for fixing a chain/engineer vice attachment, making it the perfect complementary product for M&E contractors.
For more information on Armorgard and work station products, why not drop us a line? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch online using the link below.
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When it comes to working at height, you really can’t put a price on safety. That being said, if you could, 20% off is a great place to start!
Now, for a limited time only, SLG is offering 20% off Globestock fall arresters: namely the Globestock G.STOP 7mtre and Globestock G.STOP 14mtre ranges.
In the words of Vanilla Ice, G.STOP – collaborate and listen; Globestock’s back with a brand-new invention!
Okay, those may not have been Mr Ice’s exact words but the point still stands: if you’re in the business of working at height, the G.STOP deserves your full, undivided attention.
While not “brand-new” per se, the G.STOP remains a truly standout product in the fall arrest category and, at 20% off the regular retail price, now is the perfect time to find out exactly why.
While Globestock may sound more like a festival than a safety brand, don’t let the name fool you – these guys are experts in the field of safety gear and the G.STOP is proof of just that.
Offering complete mobility with the added reliability of bronze, aluminium and stainless-steel components internally, the G.STOP Fall Arrester provides practical protection with minimal restriction for those working at height.
Made using precision machined components, the high-quality materials also provide maximum performance. Even in harsh environments – such as off-shore and mining environments – the G.STOP provides you with unwavering peace of mind as well as ample protection.
Even in the event of a fall, the reassuringly efficient braking system reacts quickly and smoothly for a prompt arrest that exerts minimal force on the user.
The G.STOP is also highly versatile and can be mounted both vertically and horizontally, in conjunction with a suitable anchorage point, while it can also be used in conjunction with the G.Tripod for support in confined spaces.
Both the Globestock G.STOP 7mtre and Globestock G.STOP 14mtre are virtually identical in their features with the primary difference that the former provides 7m cable length, while the latter boasts 14m.
At 20% off, the G.STOP 7mtre and G.STOP 14mtre are two products you’ll fall head over heels for, safe in the knowledge that Globestock will be there to catch you when you do.
What are you waiting for? Don’t delay – this offer is only available until October 31st. Save yourself a Halloween fright and get your order in early to avoid disappointment!
For more information on Globestock products or fall arrest systems, why not drop us a line? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or get in touch online using the button below.
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Hand-operated, electrical, hydraulic, portable...winches come in a variety of shapes, sizes and types. As a result, knowing which winch is right for you can be a lot harder than simply pointing, picking and paying.
Selecting the correct winch can be especially important when you’re buying or hiring a winch for your business. A poor winch that’s not fit for purpose could lead to disaster!
Luckily, the SafetyLiftinGear team are here to help.
A winch is a mechanical pulley system that's equipped with a rope or cable for lifting or haulage purposes.
However, there are lots of different winch types out there, with subtle variations between all of them, ranging from the mechanical drum winch to the mechanical capstan winch. Naturally, this leads to a lot of confusion when it comes to choosing the right winch for you.
The correct winch for you and your business will largely depend on your line of work. For example, a tree surgeon may require a different winch to a mechanic, while a fishing boat will likely have different needs to a recovery vehicle.
That being said, winches are typically used for three primary purposes: lifting, lowering and pulling. For these purposes, both manual and electric winches are perfectly fine solutions.
It's easy to assume that manual winches are less capable than their electric counterparts, but hand winches are ideal for most tasks and surprisingly capable even in situations requiring some serious heavy lifting.
They are extremely user-friendly, with little to no maintenance costs. Speaking of costs, hand winches are also notably cheaper than their electrical counterparts, offering an economical solution to your winching needs.
Best of all, they don’t rely on an external power source, and are as reliable as the person operating them. However, this can be a double-edged sword: hand winches – being manually operated – naturally put more exertion on the operator.
Electric winches also offer a litany of benefits, not least their autonomy. Requiring minimal input from the operator, efficiency is the primary selling point of the electric winch, capable of hauling a heavy load from point A to point B in mere minutes.
Electric winches can also be safer than hand winches, which are better suited to lighter lifts. While electric winches are typically more costly than manually-operated products, they are a smart option if very heavy lifting is par for the course in your business.
While it doesn’t require human exertion, it’s worth remembering that an electric winch does need to get its energy from somewhere. For vehicle winches, this energy comes from the car battery, so be careful to ensure you don't end up with a flat battery!
While hand winches tend to be more economical, that doesn’t mean you can’t get an electric winch at an affordable price.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear.com, we offer a comprehensive collection of winches to make sure you always have the right tools for the task at hand.
Our winching products are capable of lifting loads ranging from 150kg all the way up to a tonne and beyond. Some of our heavy-duty winches are capable of lifting over five tonnes!
We also offer a range of winch ropes, all of which come with a latch hook for easy attachment. Strong, sturdy and reliable, these ropes are capable of hauling vehicles and even pulling down trees with ease.
For more information about our winches, give us a call on 0117 9381 600 or use the links below!
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Nut splitters are a great last resort if you need to remove a stubborn nut from an equally stubborn bolt.
But - how does a nut splitter work? In a nutshell (sorry), nut splitters work by providing a 'get out of jail free' card for nuts that are frozen in place, corroded, damaged, seized, or simply screwed on too tightly to remove.
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Globestock is a well-established player in the safety solutions field. For over 30 years, they have been designing, manufacturing and supplying high-quality confined space, working at height and load arrest safety equipment. So, if you haven’t already heard of them, it’s time you did!
Globestock source all of their materials from the UK, most of their materials actually comes from the West Midlands where Globestock is based. This dramatically reduces the carbon footprint of Globestock’s products plus it gives Globestock lots of control over what goes into their products!
Ok, so now you know a little bit about Globestock, let’s take a look at some of the exciting new Globestock products we’ve added to our site…
These Globestock tripod kits offer everything that you need to complete a confined space task. Complete with confined space tripod, mad riding winch and recovery fall arrester, this kit ensures you are 100% prepared to complete the job at hand. Currently, we supply these kits with three different winch lengths: 14 metre, 20 metre or 34 metre. This makes us confident that we’ll have a Globestock tripod kit suitable for your needs.
The Globestock G.Guard series of load arrestors is designed to instantly stop the descent of an overhead load. It behaves in a very similar way to a seatbelt, while the load descends steadily, the brake will not engage. But, if the load enters into a free-fall then they automatic braking system is triggered, bringing the falling load to a stop.
These load arrestors are incredibly versatile and have been used for fall arrest applications on car production lines, in theatres and even in nuclear power stations! We offer G.Guard Load arrestors in a selection of maximum weight capacities and cable lengths.
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The G. Winches from Globestock are manually operated winches that can be used to raise or lower people as necessary. This style of winch is perfect for use in confined spaces where there’s a requirement to act quickly and possibly a lack of electrical power sources nearby. G. Winches feature:
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The G. STOP fall arresters are made using in high-quality precision cut components. These fall arresters will perform reliably whether you’re working offshore, in a mine or in any other adverse conditions. When a fall occurs, this G.STOP fall arrester’s braking system is activated. Then, the fall is gently arrested to provide minimal stress on the user’s body.
We offer these Globestock G.STOP fall arresters in a range of lengths to suit all requirements. To take a closer look, simply click the button below:
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This blog covers the majority of the new Globestock products we’ve recently added to the site, but there are a few extras and accessories that you can view by checking out the extensive range of Globestock products in our Height Safety category. To take a shortcut there, click the button below.
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Here at SafetyLiftinGear.com, we stock a wide variety of scaffold hoists and scaffold hoist accessories to give you the best choice on the lifting gear market.
In keeping with that theme, we’ve added a few new additions to our solid selection of scaffold hoist goodies, with four new products to lift your spirits as well as your lofty loads.
Read on for the complete low-down on these high-quality hoist accessories.
Raise your game with these new additions to the scaffold hoist accessories range:
Specifically designed for building materials, this steel lifting basket is perfect for construction jobs and site work.
With solid mesh sides for transparent visibility as well as product stability, the basket also comes adorned in bright orange paint for enhanced prominence and an eye-catching appearance.
With an overhead crane lifting point built-in, this reinforced lifting basket is capable of hoisting up to 250kg – roughly the weight of three and a half beer kegs.
Whether you’re lifting bricks or beer, rest assured that this basket won’t let you down.
The pride and joy of Italian hardware experts, Imer, the Liftable Wheelbarrow does exactly what it says on the tin, offering mobility and lifting capabilities all in one barrow.
Despite weighing less than 20kg, this heavy-duty wheelbarrow is capable of holding up to 10x its own weight, with a maximum capacity of 200kg in the polymer tray.
For freedom of movement and structural reliability, the Imer Liftable Wheelbarrow is the perfect product to lift your spirits for the long haul.
Also newly added, our Wheelbarrow Lifting Chains provide a sturdy and reliable lifting attachment to be used with liftable wheelbarrows.
This three-legged chain sling includes two rings for the handles and a pigtail hook for the front for three-point stability of the load.
Speaking of pigs, this simple attachment is capable of withstanding 250kg of weight (coincidentally the average weight of a pig).
While we don’t recommend using this product to hoist hefty hogs, these 1-metre lifting chains are the perfect accompanying product to a liftable wheelbarrow.
Another Italian import, this time from the mighty Boscaro company, this lofty tipping bucket is as simple to operate as it is to tip, with a simplistic tipping mechanism for easy discharge.
Made from the highest quality materials, the Hoist Tipping Bucket is ideal for use with a variety of lifting hoists, including scaffold hoists, with a max capacity of 60 litres/132kg.
While it is slightly less capable than the two options above in terms of load bearing capabilities, it makes up for it in simplicity and price, making it a great economical option for basic lifting.
What are you waiting for? Lighten the load of your working day with new top-quality scaffold hoist accessories today! Call 0117 9381 600 to find out more or get in touch online using the button below.
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