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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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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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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At Chase we have some of the most experienced service engineers in the business and we understand fully how important it is to keep operations running smoothly and continuously.

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Reach heights between 4.20m - 10.00m

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Two re-built Sidetracker multi-directional reach trucks are providing a leading specialist steel stockholder with versatile, reliable materials-handling performance at half the cost of new machines.

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Lightweight mobile step units for top loading tanker access

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For all-round edge protection at height

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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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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 between 20.0m - 47.7m

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Reach heights between 15.45m - 47.70m

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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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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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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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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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