Working at height brings inevitable risks, but a properly set up and maintained scaffold hoist can make working on scaffolds much safer and more efficient. As a qualified scaffolder in England, I’ve seen my fair share of hoists on site and learned how invaluable they can be when used correctly. The most common hoist is the manual scaffold hoist, which uses a hand-cranked winch and steel cable to raise and lower materials up the outside of the scaffold. They come in electric or pneumatic models…

Any business that deals with lifting, lowering and transferring heavy loads from one place to another relies a lot on cranes. These machines are normally very expensive. You will realise that many construction companies opt for a crane rental as opposed to making a large investment in purchasing a new crane. However, if a construction company has regular use for cranes, purchasing might not be a bad decision. Did you know that buying used cranes can help you a great deal? Since the price of…

Lifting gantries are designed for lifting and transporting heavy items. They can be used in a range of applications including construction, industrial manufacturing, engineering and automotive industries. The lifting gantry is typically made up of two vertical columns with an overhead beam that can be adjusted to different heights. This allows for the gantry to lift and move items of varying weights and dimensions. In order to be safe, reliable and effective, lifting gantries must be regularly inspected and maintained. This helps to ensure that…