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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Reach heights between 4.20m - 10.00m

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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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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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Steel stockholder Abram Pulman and Sons Ltd has taken delivery of two more Sidetracker multi-directional lift trucks as part of a major investment to increase storage capacity and reduce manual handling at its West Yorkshire premises.

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The Stannah Levelmaster is a low rise platform goods lift with a carrying capacity up to 2000kg. Supplied in its own self-supporting structure, it is quick and easy to install. The Levelmaster is an ideal solution where goods need to be moved over a small change in level. It offers a cost-effective, simple solution with a wide range of platform sizes.

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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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Chase Equipment is a long established manufacturing company with almost 90 years` experience, who specialises in the design and build of bespoke goods lifts, scissor lifts and more recently disabled access lifts.

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Lift heights between 4.03m – 16.7m

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Reach heights between 20.00m - 57.00m

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Reach heights between 20.0m - 47.7m

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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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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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Standard machine elements - suppliers of handwheels, crank handles, lobe knobs, grip knobs, wing knobs, handles, tubular handles, adjustable handles, levers, oil caps, plugs, rotary controls, oil level indicators, filler breathers, levelling feet...

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For all-round edge protection at height

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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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