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Pallet gate for loading and unloading by vacuum crane
Mezzbarriers Modular Construction Pallet Gates and Personnel Safety Gates MEZZBARRIERS Pallet Gates are constructed using Interclamp© tube clamps Most models can be linked directly to new handrails and existing railing systems. This system allows, in the event of the pallet gate being damaged from a forklift or general use, the individual fittings can be easily replaced. Gates are supplied with main...Continue reading -
Why use hydraulics?
Hydraulic Jacks and Tools Hydraulic tools are a special type of power tool, which can be used for general assembly and repair jobs with preferably high force in the lowest spaces. Simple applications, clearness of the program in line with robustness, short-term deliveries, and universal operation possibilities have made Yale hydraulic components indispensable tools also for elaborate functions. The unlimited power...Continue reading -
A Guide to Hand Winch Selection
For more information on selecting the right winch for your job download our handy guide below: To view our range of manual drum lifting winches CLICK HEREContinue reading -
Donati Jib Cranes - Manual and Electrical Rotation
To download the Donati Jib Crane Brochure CLICK HERE To View, the Donati range of hoists and jib cranes CLICK HERE "The Donati range of jib cranes is second to none and we have no hesitation in recommending these products" Paul Kildunne - Project Manager, DALE Lifting and Handling Specialists. The Donati Jib crane range: The manually rotated jib cranes...Continue reading -
Use your forklift safely - Use the right attachments
CHOOSE OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AND BENEFIT FROM: FORKS AND ATTACHMENTS THAT ARE FIT FOR PURPOSE and made to last. HIGH-QUALITY MANUFACTURING all of our forks and attachments are made in the UK AN UNDERSTANDING APPROACH we take the time to fully understand your requirements to make sure your problem is solved. A WIDE RANGE OF AFFORDABLE OPTIONS to buy online - we work...Continue reading -
Why we recommend Interclamp tube clamps
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...Continue reading -
How to Load Tall Pallets on to a Mezzanine Floor
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...Continue reading -
The Crosby Group introduce Straightpoint
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...Continue reading -
A new approach to your product handling
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...Continue reading -
Thern Lifting Davits
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...Continue reading -
Lifting beam – v – Lifting Spreader - It's important to know the difference!
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...Continue reading -
New Generation Lfting Points Offer Advanced Engineering Over Standard Eyebolts.
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...Continue reading