BERNIE WINTER of LEEA Technical Services looks at the pitfalls that can arise when complacency sets in over lifting equipment operations, maintenance, inspections and competence.

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Specialised equipment, such as big bag dischargers and vibratory screening technologies, has an important role to play in securing competitiveness in today's markets, explains Stephen Harding

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Given the cost of warehouse space, maximising capacity should be a priority for all businesses, but the cost per sqm is an extra important consideration for those firms storing frozen and chilled products

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AGAINST THE current backdrop of soaring inflation and energy costs, loading and unloading specialists Thorworld Industries is urging distribution businesses to take advantage of potential efficiency savings through changes to their loading operations to help weather a challenging economic climate.

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The JumboFlex Picker, developed by Schmalz and already in use within multiple applications, offers a self-sufficient solution for mobile order picking of packages weighing up to 40Kg.

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Lifting gear failure can have dramatic consequences for both those directly affected and those held responsible. To ensure safe practice it is crucial that users are fully aware of issues surrounding Design Working Period and maintenance responsibilities, writes Ben Dobbs, technical manager at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)

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Many businesses find that moving products through the supply chain creates a lot of non-productive time. Here, Andy Owen, managing director of electric tug specialist MasterMover, suggests how businesses can improve efficiency and productivity.

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Ten years ago, Stertil Koni introduced its wireless mobile column lifts (MCLs) to the UK. Here, Simon Laffoley, national accounts manager, looks at recent developments

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Technology can offer an easier route to safe and legal lifting, as Geoff Holden, chief executive, LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association), explains

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Tony Ingham of Sensor Technology explains how monitoring the work rate of cranes, loaders and unloaders means their performance can be optimised, and downtime for maintenance can be scheduled for minimum disruption to operational requirements

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Gordon Baird, services’ director at Terex Material Handling, examines the hazards of working at height and the measures which should be employed to minimise risks

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SPX Power Team has developed a quick, safe, and accurate means of controlling heavy loads in motion. The system has been tested by Norway distributor, SP Tools, for Radøygruppen

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When it comes to handling, moving and lifting bulky products, automation technology today can certainly pack some punch. Once deemed too weighty, fragile and cumbersome to move between production lines, let alone sites, packing machinery is now designed with portability in mind giving manufacturers more versatility than ever before, explains Pacepacker Services

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Modern cranes can play a crucial role in maintaining factory productivity, as Chris Lindley-Smith, sales director at Street Crane Company, explains

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Stannah Trolleylift is a floor level service lift suitable for larger loads of up to 300kg transported on trolleys or in roll cages. These larger service lift, are typically used in pubs, bars or hotels to move beer barrels and crates, or in shops or retail environments to move larger loads. They are designed to help you avoid excessive manual handling with risk of injury to your staff.

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Three Sidetracker multi-directional sideloaders with 15 years’ service behind them have crossed the Pennines from Lancashire to Nottinghamshire and are maximising storage space for their new owner, a leading manufacturer of PVC-U extrusions.

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When your goods need to be attended in transit then this is the lift for you. Lifting loads from 500 - 1400kg, with up to two trained and competent attendants, this lift quickly moves all its cargo efficiently between floors.

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A twin man-up order-picker with full 360º turning capability has been built by Sidetracker Engineering to enable Acenta Steel Distribution, part of the Acenta Steels Group to achieve fast, efficient order processing at its warehouse near Bolton, Greater Manchester.

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A Mobile Yard Ramp is the best solution for safe and efficient loading and unloading of containers and trailers by forklift truck when no dedicated loading bay is available

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The Goodsmaster CD is a freestanding goods lift specifically designed for goods-only commercial and industrial use.

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Stannah Microlift is Europe's largest selling range of service lifts and everyone’s answer to moving goods - from improving service in an eatery to moving cash in a casino.

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Manual & pneumatic for top loading tanker access

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Reach heights between 4.20m - 10.00m

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After 22 years of reliable service the multi-directional Sidetracker truck used by Acenta Steel Distribution at its Rugby headquarters has gone into semi-retirement and been replaced by a new model capable of lifting heavier loads to greater heights.

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Reach heights between 20.0m - 47.7m

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Five Sidetracker multi-directional lift trucks are providing Senior Architectural Systems (SAS) with space-saving, high-productivity materials handling performance at its central warehouse near Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

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Lifting Points for Bolting – Ultimate Safety in Lifting with the RUD PowerPoint Star RUD offer an extensive range of lifting and lashing applications which includes both welded and threaded types, covering a working load capacity range from 0.6 to 200 tonne. Offering over 270 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points, 210 of which are for bolting and 60 for welding.

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Reach heights 3.60m - 5.10m

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The Double Decker service lift provides two lift cars in the same shaft, ideal where space is restricted. Loading and serving is at floor and counter levels. The lower car entrance has a hinged landing gate, the upper car has rise and fall shutters.

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