When exploring our website, you are going to find we talk about cranes a lot. These are one of the main pieces of machinery we believe every large warehouse-based business should have. But, today we want to focus specifically on one style of crane, that being Jib Cranes. Giving you…
Swing Jib Crane
The swing jib crane is a useful piece of lifting equipment and a perfect alternative to those heavy duty overhead travelling cranes. It is often a low maintenance crane and installation is never complicated. Having one of these cranes will no doubt increase productivity because of its efficiency when it…
Buy an electric hoist for your workshop
Although the market’s impulse is in manual hoists right now, this is not always going to be the case, and we’re seeing big increases in electric hoists. In all honesty, there are times when you need an electric hoist. Evaluate your use, security, and budget to help you make a…
Electric Chain Hoists for Lifting Larger Loads
Anyone in the lifting industry will know that there are different types of hoists, and that the right one needs to be used in each scenario to perform a lift safely and efficiently. Electric chain hoists are a middle of the road option, able to lift much heavier loads than…
Choosing the Right Hammerhead Tower Crane
With a wide selection of hammerhead tower specifications to choose from, deciding on the the right crane for the needs of your project, can be tricky. Hammerhead tower cranes are classified QT, Q for crane and T for towered. When considering the specifications of the one you will need, you…
Cranes that don’t get enough credit
There are many different types of cranes and we talk about jib and gantry cranes a lot on our website, so this article is to run through a few of the other important types. Tower: As you can understand from the title, the first model is a tower crane which…
Safety considerations when using a forklift within a construction site
Forklifts are a common piece of equipment within a construction site, and that is why it is so important to evaluate the potential risks and the importance of following safety regulations. All workers that operate a forklift must be fully trained to use it, and no staff that is not…
Importance of lifting equipment within a construction site
Lifting equipment includes any tool used at work for load lifting or lowering, including connections used for securing, fixing or supporting it. They are situated and installed to minimise any risks when used securely, and in accordance with the model’s working requirements. They can also reduce manual labour, which is…
Securing the Best Deal at Cranes UK
There are many types of cranes available for sale or purchase at Cranes UK as long as you have an idea on what each type is specifically designed for. Cranes are basically designed to move weights using levers or pulleys, depending on the amount of load. It is for this…