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21Apr2017

Endless Lifting Slings From SafetyLiftinGear

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Heavy lifting operations require the use of equipment that is highly reliable and secure, which is why we supply a variety of specially designed endless lifting slings here at SafetyLiftinGear. Each sling is made from high-quality polyester webbing which is flexible yet strong, making them an ideal alternative to lifting wires and chains, especially when the operation involves more fragile items.

In order to ensure that your sling is tailored to the demands of your operation, we also supply our endless lifting slings in a variety of lengths and weight limits, allowing you to select an item that meets the exact needs of your application. These range from slings for applications between and 1 and 6 tonne, to those which are suitable for heavy-duty applications, with a lifting ability of between 10 and 50 tonne!

Here's a closer look at one of our endless lifting slings, which is suitable for 5 tonne applications:

In addition to our slings, we also supply additional accessories to be used during the lifting process, including hooks which can be used to lift or join two slings together.

Benefits of using our slings:

Each sling comes with an ID label which highlights all the relevant information for performing a safe and stable lift.
Slings are available in a choice of lengths depending on your requirements, stating from as small as 0.5m through to 6m.
All of our endless lifting slings have a safety factor of 7:1.
LiftinGear slings are designed to offer excellent value for money, without sacrificing the quality of the product.

To see our full selection of endless lifting slings, click here!

19Apr2017

Industrial Hydraulic Cylinders: Buy Online Today!

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industrial hyrdaulic cylinders - 3 different industrial hydraulic cylinders of different sizes

When lifting very heavy loads it's important that you have a reliable Hydraulic cylinder that you can trust. Here at SafetyLiftinGear.com, we're very proud of our large selection of Industrial Hydraulic Cylinders that will allow you to lift even the heaviest loads safely and reliably. Our hydraulic cylinders can be used on almost any industrial site and are capable of lifting weights of up to 200 tonnes - but please check the maximum weight capacity of your chosen cylinder before purchasing.

Industrial Hydraulic Cylinders

We offer a range of different Industrial Hydraulic Cylinders that can meet your requirements - regardless of your lifting needs and environments - our range of hydraulic cylinders include:

industrial hydraulic cylinder

Stroke Hydraulic Cylinders
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Our high-quality Stroke Hydraulic Cylinders have been designed to withstand heavy daily use with absolute ease. Each of these cylinders features a strong, reliable body; a spring return system and a chrome-plated ram. They come in working load limits ranging from 10 to 100 tonnes and can be used in pretty much any position. making them perfect for a range lifting and pushing applications; and all of our stroke hydraulic cylinders are fully inspected and tested before dispatch. To view our range of Stroke Hydraulic Cylinders, please click here.

industrial hydraulic cylinders

Hydraulic Pad Jacks
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Our range of Hydraulic Pad Jacks are perfect for lifting heavy loads that are extremely low to the ground. Due to its low-profile, these pad jacks are capable of getting underneath objects with minimal ground clearance. Weight load limits range from 10 to 200 tonnes - but check the product information of the pad jack you have chosen before making your purchasing. If you wish to check out our range of hydraulic pad jacks, please click here.

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Hollow Cylinder Jacks
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Due to the inventive design of our Hollow Cylinder Jacks, you're able both push, and pull loads. The central hole can be used with a variety of screws, roads, cables and pullers; and these cylinder jacks come in a range of sizes and weight capacities, so we're confident you'll find a one that meets your requirements. To view our selection of Hollow Cylinder Jacks, click here.

To browse our entire comprehensive range of industrial hydraulic cylinders, please click here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us - we'd be happy to help.

18Apr2017

Ladder Security: Safe Work Procedures for Ladders

mike health & safety

When working at heights, ensuring your ladder is secure is a vital requirement. Simple checks and precautions taken before using a ladder can help reduce the risk when using it and help keep you safe. With over 6,000 deaths and 30,000 injuries caused by falling from ladders every year, safe work procedures for ladders are more important than ever before. Here are just a few tips on how you can keep secure when working at heights.

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12Apr2017

Check Out our Choice of Hydraulic Couplings!

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Over time, the hydraulic coupling connecting your hydraulic hose to your hydraulic cylinder may become faulty due to wear and tear. If you have noticed your hydraulic coupling has seen better days, you may be tempted to replace it. Couplings are used to join two pieces of rotating equipment whilst allowing some degree of misalignment. They are also used to help transfer power; and can also be used to protect against over loads, and to reduce the transmission of shock loads from one shaft to the other. Therefore, it's vitally important that if your hydraulic coupling has become faulty, you replace it as soon as possible to ensure everything is working efficiently.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear.com, we have a choice of two high-quality couplings that will ensure there is a solid connection between your hydraulic hose and cylinder. Our range of couplings includes:

Female Hydraulic Coupling

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Thread Size: 3/8" NPT

Suitable up to 10,000 PSI

Male Hydraulic Coupling

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Thread Size: 3/8" NPT

Suitable up to 10,000 PSI

If you have any questions about our hydraulic couplings, please do not hesitate to call us on 0808 123 69 69 or email sales@safetyliftingear.com - we'd be happy to help!

10Apr2017

Hire Moving Equipment from SafetyLiftinGear

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If you're in the process of moving (or preparing to move) house, you'll need some quality furniture moving equipment to ensure that all of your possessions stay safe during the move. Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we provide a cost-effective moving equipment hire service that will help you to make the move a whole lot easier.

Here are some of the furniture moving products you can hire from SafetyLiftinGear:

600kg Manual Furniture Movers

These manual movers have an impressive capacity of 600kg, and they're ideal for moving heavy loads such as beds, sofas or wardrobes. The movers are separate, meaning that this product is completely adjustable to any size load you may have. Each mover also has a manual lifting mechanism, which allows it to move the load from the floor with ease, and a strap which will firmly secure the load wherever you take it.

Easily operated alone, these manual furniture movers are perfect to help you move home. Request a hire quotation here >

Furniture / Equipment Movers (1800kg)

If your furniture is on the slightly heavier side, these 1800kg furniture movers are just the equipment for the job. Similar to the manual furniture movers, these furniture/equipment movers are fully adjustable as they fit at either end of your load. Included with this product is a hydraulic lifter to raise the load from the floor, so you won't have to do it manually. This high-quality moving equipment comes with a strap to secure your load, and the wheels are polyurethane to reduce the risk of damage to your floor. Request a hire quote here >

If you have any other questions regarding our moving equipment hire service, please don't hesitate to contact us!

04Apr2017

SafetyLiftinGear.com Sponsor Fundraising Efforts

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We at SafetyLiftinGear.com are always happy to get behind a good cause, and we often sponsor people who are doing amazing things to raise money for charity.

Here are two very impressive fundraising efforts that we are currently sponsoring:

Running a Marathon for the White Lodge Centre

This coming weekend, Stephanie Doolan will be pulling on her trainers and running a full 26.2 mile marathon to raise money for the White Lodge Centre, a charity that provides support for disabled people and their families and carers.

The White Lodge Centre is a cause that's very close to Stephanie's heart. Her daughter Emily was born with a rare chromosome duplication condition; she also has autism, early onset arthritis, and dual hip dysplasia. Emily couldn't walk until she was 5 years old and had undergone multiple hip/leg operations.

Throughout Emily's life to date, the White Lodge Centre has been a crucial source of support, equipment and advice for Stephanie and her family. "The White Lodge Centre have quite literally given Emily her legs back," says Stephanie on her JustGiving page. "The support and encouragement they have dedicated to Emily has been inspiring and I can't put into words how grateful we are."

Stephanie has already completed several fundraising runs for the White Lodge Centre, including a 5k, a 10k, and a half marathon. However, this will be her first full marathon, so we hope you'll join us in donating to her fund and showing your support! Donate here >

20Twenty Challenge

We've supported Shaun Gash - a man who, in spite of being paralysed from the waist down, never shies away from a demanding physical challenge - in a number of fundraising efforts in the past, and we were more than happy to lend a hand when with his latest project: the 20Twenty Challenge.

This August, Shaun and his friend Gavin will be attempting to travel from Land's End to John o'Groats in less than 20 days. Instead of making this journey on bicycles (as many other fundraisers do), Shaun and Gavin will be travelling in self-propelled wheelchairs...and they are hoping to set a new Guinness World Record in the process!

We at SafetyLiftinGear are proud to have supplied Shaun and Gavin with protective helmets and a few other pieces of safety gear - we hope our products will serve them well as they make their way from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands. This is a 'mass participation' event, and the two men are hoping that they will be able to make a big difference to lives up and down the country. Find out how you can get involved here.

28Mar2017

Blue Polypropylene Rope: Available at SafetyLiftinGear

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Looking for a cost effective, strong and weather resilient rope? Our blue polypropylene rope range here at SafetyLiftinGear will provide you with everything you could need and more. Their bright blue colouring means they are highly visible wherever they are placed, and the polypropylene ensures their strength and versatility. Ideal for operations such as load securing, mooring, creating barriers and much more. Our blue polypropylene rope is good for your bank account and great for your safety. They also float - making them extra useful when it comes to tasks such as mooring or trot lining.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, our range of blue polypropylene stock is available from 100 meters to 220 meters in length and 6mm to 16mm in width. We also stock blue polypropylene rope directly for using on lorries (I know, we think of everything!). You won't have to look far to find a rope that's suited to you.

Just click here to browse our collection of blue polypropylene ropes!

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