Super Excellent Export

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Export plays a big part of our business at Lifting Equipment Store, we export large quantities of lifting equipment every month to various repeat customers around the globe.

One of the things I have commonly experienced when ordering goods from abroad is that the suppliers do not package their pallets securely. This can lead to damaged goods and even missing goods, not ensuring your goods could cost you more than you expect and even if you do insure them if they are not packed correctly some insurance policies will be void. Even when you order UK to UK the packaging would not suffice any longer than overnight.

This is where we come in, before goods are shipped abroad when purchased from us we ensure that our export consignments are re-packed in suitable containers for export featuring tripple thick cardboard (or wooden containers), ISPM 15 Heat treated pallets (metal is also optional), All packing is re-enforced and wrapped. Then the boxes (or box) is banded and strapped to the pallet to ensure full security, after that the box/container is wrapped for extra protection and security.

We go the extra mile and ensure that your consignment is fully labelled and accompanied with the correct documentation: Packing list, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Etc.

Check out how we packed this consignment of Lifting Equipment below. In this we have 80 x Container Lifting Lugs (2 layers), 20 x 7 Tonne Bow Shackles (1 layer), 20 x 7 Tonne Dee Shackles (1 Layer), 10 x Yale height safety kits with carrying cases (1 layer and extra two boxes on top). Weighing in at just over 1000kg (1 Tonne). It’s like wrapping a giant Lifting Equipment Christmas present!!….

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Camlok Container Lifting Lugs for Export to the Middle East

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Required for customs clearance in most countries now. Heat treated pallets ensure no wood contaminations make it into foreign countries.

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Before being banded and wrapped…

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Fully banded and wrapped to support all sides and secure the load together, just to be labelled and relevant documentation attached. Total weight just over 1000kg (1 Tonne).

How often do you lubricate your tackle?

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It’s not what you were thinking, I’m talking about Lifting Tackle! This article explains how to correctly lubricate a chain block load chain.

The most common cause of rust and wear; Incorrect lubrication…

One of the most common problems that I see when people return chain blocks after a short time period is a dry load chain. A dry load chain that has been neglected from lubrication can cause more problems than most will imagine such as rusting and weakening of the load chain and internal components such as the chain guide and chain wheel causing avoidable replacements of vital components or worse, a new chain block, this could put you out of time and money and probably less than £3 could save you all the hassle.

Signs of incorrect or lack of lubrication can be creaking of the load chain when it is running over the lift wheel. In fact what you are really hearing is the load chain wearing its self out every time you use the hoist by friction welding the chain links together and breaking the weld due to the lack of lubricant between links.

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Lubricate before it’s too late! The early signs of a neglected load chain.

types of lubrication; there are many different kinds on the market, many manufacturers will suggest alternative products to suit their chain blocks. The key is to ensure your lubricant contains an “EP” additive to make the lube suitable for extreme pressure. Without EP you will be unable to keep lubricant between links under full load.

Ideal methods of lubrication can vary from rigger to rigger however my chosen method is to drop the whole load chain into a bucket and pour over the lubricant (no need to have the chain swimming in it, just enough to evenly cover). Move the chain around to work the lubricant in between every link. Some people like to spray it straight on while the block is hanging upright but that doesn’t always get between all the links. After applying the lubricant hang the block upright and let it drip dry, save as much lubricant as you can and use it on your next block. Take a rag and remove any excess oil, when the block is upright hanging you will be unable to remove oil from between the links with this process.

Correct lubrication of the load chain on every chain block is necessary to prolong the life of your chain block for years as opposed to months, especially when used outdoors.

I hope this article has been beneficial to many and will help you keep your equipment in safe working order saving you time and money…something for free! Please follow the links to view products for sale.

Back to Business…

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Wow, the last few weeks have been mega! We have hit new records in sales, company growth is expanding and we should have some very exciting news to reveal that will be discussed in a meeting tomorrow morning! -Hope to let you know soon…

We have recently gained excellent partners in the freight forwarding and deep sea shipping industries enabling us to provide excellent rates for export shipping. Another advantage is our local suppliers in the area enabling us to keep costs low when exporting as we do not have to get products shipped from all over the country in order to pack as one consignment. We are also now handling export paper work such as certificates of origin, customs clearance and insurance so the only thing you have to do is order the goods, sit back and relax!

This weeks we have just hooked up (pardon the pun) the UK’s biggest bill board company with 12 Lodestar three phase electric chain hoists to rig their bill boards. -More to come when the hoists have been delivered.

I was on a call with some of my connections in the industry and the feeling was mutual, the past month has been big on material handling equipment. We have recently started supplying Drum Handling Equipment such as DRUM STACKERS, DRUM LIFTERS, HYDRAULIC DRUM TRUCKS and more- click the links to check out our vast range. We have a model to suit most applications. The company have recently been working on a custom built requirement for a good customer out in Saudi Arabia designed and built in the UK to last 25+ years!

Yesterday we were in a meetings regarding craneage for a large nuclear power plant, unfortunately due to national security there is minimal i can say about this but it does give you a clear indication as to how experienced we are and it should fill you with confidence in ourselves, if it doesn’t, give us a try and we will show you courtesy, knowledge, customer service and a delivery service like no other.

-Have a good weekend readers, enjoy!

 

LiftEx

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We will be dropping in to touch base with all of our friends at LiftEx this week. 

I look forward to the event and taking a look at some new product lines for the site! I hope that the event will allow us to develop even better relations with our suppliers and be introduced to potential new suppliers of unique lifting equipment products.

Tickets were provided courtesy of Lift Turn Move- Thank you guys very much! See you all there Thursday/Friday.

Will

 

CM Lodestar Training Course

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Hello lifting and rigging world.

You may or may not follow this blog, some of it will make sense to you, other bits may confuse you and you may ask why i write some of the things i do. Don’t worry, its nothing special.

Anyway, recently i was invited to attend the CM Lodestar industrial training course up at the Columbus McKinnon headquarters in Prenton, UK. The course was based on giving a hands on approach to people such as myself who sell these hoists all day long but have not had a more hands on experience than the basic operation of the hoist.

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The course was an excellent opportunity for me to gain an extended product knowledge with the added benefit of having a hands on experience and the ability to fault find and help customers troubleshoot should they experience any difficulty with their hoists. The course offered the full package from a theory exercise and examination to stripping down the hoist, making adjustments to the brake and re-assembling and testing of the units.

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All in all a great crash course for anyone in the lifting or rigging game looking to extend their product knowledge and technical ability with the CM Lodestar Hoist and at the end of the course i was presented with a certificate of completion, ideal to add to the growing list on my resume and a great selection of CMCO promotional goodies! -Thank you Columbus McKinnon.

Buying Used Overhead Cranes

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New cranes are one thing, but used are another. When buying a new crane times can be tough, and what business is not on a budget these days? So ask yourself; Why would you buy new when you can buy used (and in mint condition) at a fraction of the price? You wouldn’t providing your specification does not require new, and this is what many well established firms that require cranes are doing.

Crane Handling have supplied top Nuclear power plants, large logistics companies and various production plants with used cranes at a fraction of the cost of a new crane. Another positive advantage is that these gantry cranes are in stock and can be installed in just one day.

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If refurbished cranes have been deemed suitable for a high risk nuclear environment then a standard environment poses no issues, second hand cranes are ideal for all!

Not only do Crane Handling supply and install used overhead cranes but they also test and certify the equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose. This is documented accordingly to Loler requirements.

Newly refurbished cranes can provide ultimate financial flexibility with payment plans and due to the significantly lower prices than new cranes this can free up and allow access to additional funds in your budget that a new overhead crane would have unnecessarily used.

To find out more about and view the UK’s biggest stock of used overhead cranes and used jib cranes be sure to visit Crane Handling.

 

Yale Electric Hoist Spares

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We offer all genuine Yale electric hoist spares with ex stock availability on most products. Order your replacement motor, chain guide or load chain and it could be with you the very next working day! Now that’s a service! 

Our spares are only genuine, we do not use third party spares as these could damage your equipment and would be unethical of us to supply. Our spare parts are competitively priced and we will not be beaten on price. Our agents have the ability to beat ANY like for like quotation.

For more information, quotations and specifications regarding Yale electric hoist spares contact Lifting Equipment Store

http://www.liftingequipmentstore.com/electric-chain-hoists-10-c.asp

CMCO (Columbus McKinnon Corporation) Top Distributor

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CMCO are the parent company behind leading brands: Yale, Pfaff-Silberblau, Camlok and Steerman.

This morning we had a visit from a Columbus McKinnon representative who presented us with the award for ‘Top Distributor’ For our outstanding sales, exceptional customer service, brand loyalty and for upholding Columbus McKinnon values.

-A big Thank You to Columbus Mckinnon Corporation.

Check out our efforts and Lifting Equipment for sale at Lifting Equipment Store.

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