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Why we stock, use, and recommend Interclamp tube clamps Interclamp Benefits HUGE RANGE- Interclamps are readily available in 4 tube sizes with 1000's of combinations for your projects MODULAR - Versatile and modular galvanised handrail tube and key clamp fittings. SIMPLE TO SPECIFY - Extensive range of clearly marked fittings makes the specification of any structure simple. EASY TO ORDER - Ex-Stock and reduced transportation...

Lift-out gates, sliding gate and swing gates used to secure mezzanine pallet access areas are constantly being left open in the handling of pallets in many industries. In the distribution centres (Where products are developed, manufactured, packaged or stored) elevated mezzanine platforms are used which have an opening in the guardrails to allow palletised material to be stored, lifted, and...

Crosby Bulletin David Ayling the Global Business Development Director for Straightpoint which is now part of the Crosby Group would like to take this opportunity to introduce Staightpoint as they are new to the Crosby portfolio and you may be unfamiliar with Straightpoint products and services. Established for over 40 years, Straightpoint offers a range of standard and custom loadcells...

QUICKER LIFTING WITH BASIC! Basic is an all-round lift, perfect for distribution centres and warehouses where lifting of boxes etc. needs to be quick and smooth. Controlling the Lifts - As soon as Basic’s vacuum head lands e.g. on the carton box, it is automatically attached and ready to lift. The user controls the speed and the height of the...

THERN PORTABLE DAVIT CRANES : Thern has a wide variety of portable davit cranes that can move from one work area to another, making your work easier and more efficient. No matter what your lift and hoisting needs are, Thern has you covered with superior lifting equipment, from workstation cranes to davit hoists. DLHonline - Dale Lifting and Handling Specialists...

Deciding whether to use a lifting beam or spreader beam for a particular lift is an important consideration. Here we try to highlight the differences. A lifting beam is loaded in bending. Typically a simple lifting beam will have a single lifting eye above the beam which engages with the lifting machine hook and bottom lifting eyes at points on...

The real advantage of these new generation lifting points is essentially that they all offer types which incorporate a link large enough to accept a comparable hook, connected through a bearing to a bolt which screws into the load. They allow for 360º rotation which removes any alignment problems and the link will tilt to the line of force. Some...

Contents - Staying Safe when Handling Industrial Drums. - Risk Factors. Safe Use of Drum Lifters. - Potential Complications & Management Techniques. - Ergonomic Drum Handling Equipment. Download this comprehensive buyers guide (PDF)

Lift tables provide an adjustable work surface or lifting platform, designed to enable staff to handle loads beyond their physical capabilities both safely and securely. Adjusting the pallet height enables individual products or packaging to be handled without bending. These models are generally much smaller than either goods lifts or access platforms, providing lifts generally to a capacity of 1000kg. They don't...

- Ideal for handling palletised boxes, sacks, crates and more! - No more bending - Self-adjusts the height - No more reaching - 360-degree platform rotation - Fork pockets - Make re-positioning for the next task simple - Economical - Great price and no power required Buy online now or request a quote

For use on mezzanine floors, permanent or temporary loading platforms, loading docks, high-level openings and doorways. What are the requirements for a safety pallet gate? The HSE Guidance Says: ' You will need to provide a continuous barrier between people and the platform edge. Thereby preventing anyone from falling through the opening' (HSE case study). This definition excludes: installing a...

A highly adaptable solution for overhead material handling is a suspended rail or runway system saving floor space and providing improved operational efficiency. Which can quickly provide a swift return on investment through saving time with production efficiency, reducing product damage and production errors? Solve manual handling issues safely by keeping dangerous forklift operations outside the production area. Which can free...