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  1. Ultralift E: The New Choice In Magnetic Lifting

    Ultralift E: The New Choice In Magnetic Lifting

    Ultralift E: The New Choice In Magnetic Lifting Compact  |  Cost-Effective  |  High Performance Ultralift E is the new magnetic lifter from Eclipse Magnetics. With a Working Load Limit (WLL) Safety Factor of 3:1 and the ability to lift up to 1,000kg (depending on model), you can rest assured that the Ultralift E is a safe and efficient choice for...
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  2. New Product Launch - Hi-Gate Low Headroom Open Top Safety Pallet Gate

    New Product Launch - Hi-Gate Low Headroom Open Top Safety Pallet Gate

    Introducing the all-new MEZZBARRIERS OPEN TOP LOW HEADROOM/HIGH LOAD ‘HI-GATE’ MULTI-PURPOSE SAFETY PALLET GATE ***WATCH A VIDEO TO SEE IT IN ACTION*** After extensive development and testing, the Mezzbarriers team are pleased to announce this exciting new concept in safety pallet gate design. Based on our proven standard Hi-Gate multi-purpose open-top model, we have significantly reduced the headroom required for...
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  3. HAVE HEAVY LIFTING – BUT LIGHT ON STAFF? GIVE THEM THE TOOLS TO DO THE JOB

    HAVE HEAVY LIFTING – BUT LIGHT ON STAFF? GIVE THEM THE TOOLS TO DO THE JOB

    Back in 2020, at the height of the Covid 19 pandemic, we had a blog post - HOW TO OVERCOME MANUAL HANDLING ISSUES DURING THE PANDEMIC AND BEYOND. Little did we know that staff shortages would still be a serious issue in 2023! Every week we hear from the CBI and the Government, that companies – of every size and...
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  4. Why Mezzanine Safety Pallet Gates, Personnel Safety Gates and Barriers?

    Why Mezzanine Safety Pallet Gates, Personnel Safety Gates and Barriers?

    Mezzanine safety pallet gates, personnel safety gates and mezzanine barriers are crucial to the safety of employees working on mezzanine flooring or platforms. They provide protection from falling hazards when loading and unloading pallets and whilst working at height. There are many forms of edge protection including mezzanine floor gates, pallet gates, loading gates and fixed mezzanine handrails and barriers...
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  5. Teagle Opening -v- High-Level Doorway Loading Safety

    Teagle Opening -v- High-Level Doorway Loading Safety

    Teagle hoist opening The Teagle platform installation was used in old multi-story warehouses for lifting goods to upper floors. The opening usually had an outer flap or fold-down platform supported by chains with either a runway beam or swing jib with a hoist to initially raise the load above the platform. Then the flap is lowered to land the load...
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  6. HOW TO MAKE YOUR PRODUCT HANDLING PROBLEMS GO AWAY

    HOW TO MAKE YOUR PRODUCT HANDLING PROBLEMS GO AWAY

    A workstation crane can significantly increase productivity by shortening production and waiting times during manufacture, assembly, and maintenance. A DALE LIFTING Light Crane System is safe, modifiable, and overall economical. It brings the latest handling ergonomics to the work environment. World-class weight-carrying capacity ratio ensures maximized suspension distances – savings in supporting structures, suspensions, and installation. A comprehensive range of...
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  7. Is a low beam at the platform edge causing a pallet loading problem? A new pallet gate solves this issue...

    Is a low beam at the platform edge causing a pallet loading problem? A new pallet gate solves this issue...

    NEW - Zeta Mezzanine Safety Pallet Gate for Locations with Low Overhead Beam or Truss at the Platform Edge. This new model has been added to the Mezzbarriers range. It is designed to address a common problem in buildings where a mezzanine floor or work platform has been suspended from the building columns. This is usually where an overhead beam...
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  8. Are you searching for an Easy-to-Use Lightweight Swivel Lifting Davit? – A New addition to our range

    Are you searching for an Easy-to-Use Lightweight Swivel Lifting Davit? – A New addition to our range

    To compliment our existing range of world-beating portable and permanently sited lifting davits which include the robust THERN range of industrial davit cranes and Comalu aluminium davits, we realised that a smaller compact davit might be a good fit. Now we introduce the Gebuwin Portable Swivel Lifting Davit range. Available in painted, zinc plated and stainless-steel finishes. Also, ATEX Zone...
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  9. A Six-Point Strategy to Match your Mezzanine Edge Protection Demands and Ensure Long-Lasting Employee Safety

    A Six-Point Strategy to Match your Mezzanine Edge Protection Demands and Ensure Long-Lasting Employee Safety

    Mezzbarriers have the UK’s widest range of pallet gate products, Designed to the highest specifications, using market-leading techniques and technology. Each pallet gate is manufactured by our in-house fully trained and skilled team, who take pride in every product they deliver.   What we offer                                     ...
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  10. A Lifting Davits Guide for your Multi-Task Industrial Handling Needs

    A Lifting Davits Guide for your Multi-Task Industrial Handling Needs

    This comprehensive guide to lifting davits has been compiled to help you to select the right lifting davit for your application. When people think of lifting davits they generally consider them primarily used on boats and ships for lifting and lowering small craft. But, in addition to marine uses, industrial lifting davits cover a much wider range of uses in...
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  11. Star LIFTKET Speedline Electric Chain Hoists next day delivery from UK stock

    Star LIFTKET Speedline Electric Chain Hoists next day delivery from UK stock

      Star LIFTKET Speedline Electric Chain Hoists next-day delivery from UK stock German manufactured LIFTKET hoists from 250kg- 5-tonne lifting capacity. The LIFTKET hoists are reliable units that have been produced near Leipzig since 1948. They are 2-speed all motions with 24V low voltage contactor control - no PCB boards. Upper and lower limit switches are standard in all units...
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  12. Raised platform safety pallet gate for use with vacuum lifter

    Raised platform safety pallet gate for use with vacuum lifter

    Do you need a safety pallet gate for your raised sack processing platform? The Sigma universal safety pallet gate is your ideal choice. This innovative design allows a vacuum lifter clear access over the pallet whether open or closed. Why use the Sigma pallet gate for your sack handling? Open top when gate is open or closed - Allows clear...
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