productMachinery moved with ease
When Kinnerton prepares for the Easter rush, the company needs to extend its production line to full capacity.
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productLighter lifting equipment
Any equipment, including cranes and loading platforms, installed on a vehicle will contribute to its overall weight. This is most important in the 3.5t and 7.5t categories where operators need to be mindful that there is always limited capacity to carry loads such as tools, equipment, materials and supplies and remain within the designated limits. Minimising the weight of equipment is always preferable.
articleLEEA: No complacency with LOLER
As most readers will no doubt be aware, the UK government is currently in the process of streamlining the country’s health and safety legislation, says Geoff Holden, chief executive, Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). Overall the aim is to remove any unnecessary red tape imposed on the country’s business sector. The initiative began with a review of the current framework, led by Professor Löfstedt.
articleIPAF: Assess ground conditions when using powered access equipment
Users consistently underestimate the weight of booms and scissors. This can lead to serious accidents. Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are stable and robust machines that, in the hands of properly trained and familiarised operators, offer a safe and effective way to work at height. However, incorrect setup can cause instability and lead to tip-overs. This is often the result of inadequate assessment of ground conditions, insufficient ground support, poor spreader plate selection or incor
productAutomated handling of heavy loads
Moving heavy loads through manufacturing and production processes has never been easier, safer or more efficient as a result of Solving’s dedication to the development of specialised handling equipment.
productStannah – NEW goods lift levels up in Sainsbury’s
Compact, cost-effective and easy to install, Stannah’s brand new Levelmaster low-rise platform goods lift is stepping up stock movement in the Boldmere Road branch of giant UK superstore chain Sainsbury’s in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
productAir hoists for difficult foundry conditions
A range of air operated hoists manufactured by J D Neuhaus have been designed to provide safe and reliable load handling facilities, with 100% duty ratings and minimum downtimes to maintain maximum production efficiency, no matter how difficult the working conditions.
productOverhead crane takes on trams
The new Edinburgh tram network’s Gogar depot is using a double girder 6.3 tonne travelling crane to maintain its fleet of 27 trams.
productPowered pallet truck offer
Bluetruck.co.uk is the exclusive UK source for the HanseLifter German materials handling brand.
productDiamond standard
During the first half of the year, Wilmat reports soaring sales of its Diamond Stacker Trucks.
productRUD Exhibiting New Offshore Product Range at Offshore Europe 2013
RUD Chains Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality chain components and systems, is ISO 9001 certified and retain an impressive product portfolio delivering high performance chain products to suit the most demanding applications.
productUltimate Safety with the RUD Tool-Mover Manipulation Device for Safe Handling
The innovative Tool – Mover is one of RUD’s latest innovations, a manipulation device for the safe turning and tilting of heavy and awkward plant items such as plastic injection moulding tools.
productExpanded shuttle carrier fleet
Kalmar has won an order to supply two shuttle carriers to a long-standing customer, Total Terminal International (TTI) Algeciras SAU.
productISO 9001 renewal
Loading and lifting equipment innovator, Transdek, has secured ISO 9001 accreditation for a second consecutive year, providing customers with independent verification of the company’s quality management standards.
articleTandem hoists promote workplace safety
In many production facilities, including galvanising plants, it is necessary for operators to work beneath suspended loads, which are held by chain hoists.
productEngineered for extremes
Robust handling and lifting equipment from J D Neuhaus company is currently in use around the world on jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, drill ships and FPSO vessels.
articleFood producer takes on seven Egemin AGVs
Mexican canned food producer La Costeña has ordered seven AGVs from Egemin because the components of its existing AGV fleet had become obsolete and could not ensure the required transport volumes.
articlePort of Felixstowe installs record breaking rail traverser
Sheffield manufacturer Mechan has side stepped its way into the transport industry’s record books after installing the largest capacity rail traverser in the UK.
articleNew Crown stackers are built for versatility
Crown has expanded its ES/ET 4000 Stacker Series with the addition of the ESi 4000 and ETi 4000 initial lift stackers. The range is now capable of meeting any and all stacking challenges, says the company.
articleElectric wheel launches
Industrial technology provider BIBUS (UK) is rolling out an electric wheel to help move heavy loads. The company says it offers safety and efficiency benefits to the materials handling sector.
