Polyester Lifting Slings

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1000-20000kg (1-20TON) Capacity.

Issues can arrise when loads that require lifting can easily be scratched or damaged by heavy rough chain slings, so, the clever people of the lifting industry invented polyester lifting slings. Flat webbed or endless round construction allows these super flexible lifting slings to be choked around loads, lashed through shackles and even doubled up to create a stronger sling, doubling up is where you place the two lengths of sling next to each other to provide extra strength, the only downside is the length is then shortened.

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Say your lifting a recently painted object using your slow speed on your dual speed chain hoist and you dont want to damage your load, well now you wont by using soft slings  for safe and efficient transport.

Slings should be replaced every four years as stated in the current lifting regulations, many big companies will try to extort customers for their lack of knowledge. However there is a growing collection to be found at the most competitive prices over at Lifting Equipment Store. They have huge stocks of Web Slings and Round Slings as well as being able to supply chain slings if you require. They also have the ability to re-web and attached various lifting attachments. Wear sleeves can also be applied.

Electric Chain Hoists

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While working in the industry i have herd many people discussing about how they feel the process to aquire an electric chain hoist is more than its worth. This is not true, there are not many useful chain hoist guides out there on the internet however i have found a couple that are quite informative. These will be listed at the end of my blog post.

Mounting: An electric chain hoist can be suspended in a number of different ways. This can be by a top hook on the hoist unit that easily attached to a beam clamp (static) or a beam travelling trolley (for horizontal transport along I beams.) Some unit’s have a suspension eye, this is similar to a shackle, just designed for purpose.

Height of Lift: EASY! How far is it from your load’s level to the hoisting unit? Always give this in meters. This will determine the length of the load chain and if applicable, the hand chain (usually for geared trolleys)

Safe Working Load: What is the maximum weight of lift? Always quote this in Kg. 1 Tonne is equal to 1,000kg so that keeps things pretty simple.

Duty cycle is nothing you should worry about, just inform the supplier of when and how long the unit will be used for and they will do the rest.

There are a few other simple questions and answers that are detailed on this electric chain hoist jargon buster.

Another great site to check out for information and sales is electricchainhoists.co.uk Friendly staff and simple non-techie advice.

CPV/F Model Electric Chain Hoist by Yale.

Lifting Equipment & Material Handling

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Recently with the development of social media, the internet etc and the downfall of the economy as well as manual purchasing (ie. writing out purchase orders, paying invoices by cheque) Has lead business’s and other purchasers to the internet, users are looking for a one-stop-shop that easily fulfils their expectations such as detailed product descriptions, technical details like dimensions, online payment facility, next day shipping and helpful & knowledgeable staff on the phone.

This is where Lifting Equipment Store comes in to play. The internet’s best online store for lifting and handling equipment. From hoists to shackles they have it all. The best part being that they aim to keep their prices super competitive to eliminate the need to go elsewhere and acquire quotations that take time, its a simple case of finding the product you like, checking how much discount you have got (it shows RRP prices and their prices), add it to the basket and check out. The polite and friendly staff will keep you updated to your order’s status.

If however you are a bargain hunter a bit like David Dickinson and you happen to find the same products cheaper elsewhere, if you let their staff know they are more than happy to beat the price and offer you other incentives.

Be sure to check out Lifting Equipment Store’s range of Lifting Equipment.