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How to provide safety handrails for your business
Mezzbarriers Safety Posts are designed to be a replacement for traditional ball standard handrail systems. Simply choose the posts (Jig assembled for accurate alignment) and (Ready-cut) handrails required and assemble on site. 400 Series - Standard Safety Posts A rapid assembly and cost-effective solution for industrial and workplace safety barriers. Ideal for machinery guardrails, zone segregation and personnel safety...Continue reading -
How to choose an overhead travelling crane
What type of crane is best for your requirements Single beam. twin beam, low-headroom, column mounted, free-standing, ceiling hung, floor rails and more, the choice can be daunting. Why not take advantage of the wealth of knowledge and experience available from the specialist overhead crane team at DALE Lifting and Handling Specialists. You can rest assured that your purchase will...Continue reading -
How to make metal structures the easy way!
View Full Details of the types of Interclamp tube clamps available online. If the fitting or size you require is not shown, please contact our sales team on 0161 223 1990. Interclamp fittings and tube in a galvanised finish are perfect for making metal structures for indoor and outdoor use. With a bit of ingenuity and a few tools (Metal saw...Continue reading -
How to solve your manual handling issues
Tell us what it is you want to lift - CLICK HERE. What next? We will contact you for a brief consultation. With our long experience, we know that we will find a solution for you. We are happy to visit (Subject to location) to analyse your workplace and discuss different solution options. Our design department, in consultation with you or your...Continue reading -
How to make Urban Chic Furniture at a fraction of the cost of buying shop bought!
Interclamp fittings and tube in a galvanised finish are perfect for making furniture for indoor and outdoor use. With a bit of ingenuity and a few tools (Metal saw and an allen key) You can make: Dining tables, Picnic tables, Coffee tables, Console tables, Desks, Workshop tables and Workbenches, Cocktail bars, Bookshelves, Clothing racks – Just add scaffold planks, old...Continue reading -
NEW OMEGA SPACE-SAVING PALLET GATE
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new design Omega space -saving pallet gate. Features include: Access to the pallet on 3 sides making unloading goods operator friendly. Very narrow side frames take up less room in confined spaces and allow unhindered walk-under access on walkways.. Non welded construction means all parts are replaceable in the event of...Continue reading -
Furniture Movers Face Summer House Move Rush
According to Compare My Move, nearly 30% of house moves in the UK happen in the summer months. June, July and August proved the most popular time to up sticks and start afresh with 29% of their 66,500 UK house movers choosing those sunnier times to move. With longer days, better weather and school holidays, it makes sense that this...Continue reading -
How to protect your high-level openings – Fit an approved safety pallet gate
Why is an all-round double pallet gate system necessary? Because swing gates, trombone gates, removable bars or chains (Which can flip the worker) can only guard the edge when shut and are routinely left open. These are accidents waiting to happen! Fall protection safety harnesses are ineffective, as they only protect the wearer if they remember to put it on...Continue reading -
Why Good Ergonomics is Good Economics - How to Protect your Business from Sick Leave
We spend billions on workplace injury every year in the UK, and last year was no exception - Read our most recent DLH News update to learn how to ensure your business is doing everything it can to avoid manual handling accidents and injury, using specialist lifting equipment where necessary. There were 555,000 workplace injuries reported by employees in the...Continue reading -
New Product - GIS - GPR Stainless Steel hoist for food production, pharmaceutical, marine or water treatment applications
Due to the corrosion resistance of all parts, the chain hoist is especially suitable for applications in the food sector, clean rooms but also in aggressive surroundings with salt water or dirt. The cathodic dip-paint coating of the aluminium parts prevents spalling of colour and is good protection against corrosion. Grease filling in the gear consists of food compatible grease...Continue reading -
How to solve your load handling problems
We're here to help you with expert advice. Since the foundation of our company more than 140 years ago, we have evolved into a leading provider for the design and manufacture of load handling systems. Our solutions range from simple hand-controlled devices to a complete work area system by providing answers with our comprehensive range electrically or pneumatically powered vacuum or mechanical...Continue reading -
Gotta get a bigger pallet gate?
The new Titan model is a real whopper! - With standard and bespoke sizes up to 3.5 metres wide x 4.0 metres deep inside load area. The double pivot mechanism ensures easy operation by just one operative. Multi-pallet loading or very large loads can be accommodated with ease. Available in all galvanised or Safety yellow thermoplastic tube coating (As shown...Continue reading