Lifting Gear::Guidelines

Lifting Gear::Usage Guidelines

Before using any type of lifting gear it is important to select the right product for the particular task and weight load.

Althought it may be tempting to "make up" your own lifting equipment from what you have available this can be a dangerous practice.

Chain, wire rope, fibre rope, webbing, shackles, web slings, eye bolts - come in various designs and grades and only a few are designed and are suitable for lifting purposes. To the unitiated they may look the same - but they are not! important as well is the way they are bound and terminated. Knots in rope causes stresses that are avoided by correct terminations. Chains should also only be extended or shortened by purpose designed components suitable for lifting and moving.

Equipment manufactured for lashing is rarely suitable for any fom of lifting application. In making a decision as to the correct lifting product to use - whether it be a chain, chain block, hoist, or wire rope, a balance has to be made between various considerations taking the following into consideration:

• What is the load to be lifted?
• It it in one part or several?
• Does it need support to be lifted?
• Are there any special problems?
• Is the load hot, cold, corrosive, sharp etc?
• Does the item have any lifting points?
• What does it weigh? (never guess!)
• Where is the centre of gravity of the load?
• What allowances should be made for the mode of lifting?

Once these considerations have been given the correct lifting equipment can be obtained to undertake the work. For the operator/user the most economical solution is to hire the lifting equipment required from a specialist hire company established in the rental of lifting gear.

A recommended outlet is MF Hire located in Nottinghamshire.

Contact details: Tel: (0115) 958 1505

Web And Webbing Slings

Webbing Slings are manufactured in a variety of man made materials similar to fibre ropes.

They are light in weight and are available in various widths which is an advantage when trying to avoid local damage to a load. The web slings can also be supplied with sleeves as added protection to the sling or the load being lifted. Man made materials are used in their construction as opposed to natural fibres - this is because natural fibres are liable to rot and mildew in damp conditions, and also are not recommended for use in chemical enviroments.

Hire Lifting Equipment In Nottingham

Lifting and Moving Equipment Hire In Nottingham::

If you are looking to Hire Lifting and Moving Equipment in Nottingham, Newark, Mansfield, Derby, or other areas in Nottinghamshire - MF Hire based at Colwick Road on the outside of the City Centre in Nottingham are the company to help you.

MF Hire's large tool hire shop stocks a large selection of specialist Lifting and Moving equipment.

• Chains Blocks
• Hoists
• Gantries
• Jacks
• Tirfors
• Skates
• Hydraulic Cylinders & Pumps
• Engine Cranes
• Genie Lifts

and much more.

They offer a speedy collection and delivery service and are renowned for their quality Lifting Equipment and competitive prices.

The tool hire outlet is open from 8.00 am Mon to Sat for customers wishing to collect equipment, or to purchase Power Tools, Hand Tools, and PPE from their large range.

MF Hire are an agent for all leading brands of Power Tools including: Bosch, Belle, Dewalt, Hitach, Kango, Makita, Milwaukee, Paslode, Ryobi and Stihl.

On special offer up to Xmas is the powerfull 18 volt combi drill from Dewalt - The Dewalt DC925 KB. Available with 3 high capacity batteries, battery charger and carry case for only: £229.99 ex vat.

For further help on any lifting equipment, tool hire, or power tool purchase contact MF Hire on: (0115) 958 1505

For help on obtaining quality equipment at a competitive price contact MF Hire (Nottingham)

on: (0115) 958 1505