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Following our new distribution partnership with Armorgard, here at Lifting Equipment Store UK, we would like to take this opportunity to discuss the importance of hazardous substance storage, and provide you with some easy to remember tips and tricks to ensure that you’re storing your chemicals, in turn, guaranteeing the safety of your onsite personnel – afterall, your safety is always the priority.

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Storing hazardous chemicals, flammable substances and harmful gases is subject to many strict policies and regulations. Let’s face it, at the end of the day, you and your employees health and safety is at serious risk.

Legally, many substances can be stored on site, many must be stored outside, and quantity limits are often imposed. It can seem a complicated subject. But we would stress that research will always pay dividends. Don’t hesitate to seek advice. Why not take a moment to check out www.hse.gov.uk

Hydraulic lifting equipment is a mainstay in most industrial workplaces and warehouses, and at the Lifting Equipment Store, we stock a number of tools that utilise hydraulic technology to make your life easier. Hydraulics are operated via pumps, using oil solutions and pistons to apply and distribute pressure either with or without the use of external power sources.

In this article, we will break down everything you need to know about the various different hydraulic tools that we offer, so you can better understand the technology as a whole, as well as knowing which tools might come in handy in your workplace specifically.

As always, if you’re not feeling confident by the end of this read, feel free to get in touch with us here, and a member of our team will explain anything you need to know. And without further ado, let’s start by looking at the base of all hydraulics, the hydraulic cylinder!

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In any warehouse or loading bay, there’s going to be a lot of heavy lifting to be done. While we might pride ourselves on how much we can carry, when it comes to moving pallets up to a tonne in weight, it’s about time to use some lifting equipment.

If you’re wondering, “what’s the best tool for moving heavy pallets?” then you’re in the right place. At Lifting Equipment Store, we’re here to guide and inform you – so you can feel fully confident in the equipment you use at work.

Hydraulic and winch pallet stackers, or stacker trucks, might be precisely what you need to get things moving in your industry. This article will explain what they are, what they do, and how they could become a vital part of your workplace arsenal.

And if you still have questions by the end of the article, then contact a member of our LES team, and they happily will fill you in on anything else that you’re unsure about.

Traditionally forklift trucks are used to offload goods supplied on pallets going into storage and then out for shipping or loading, but, they have so much more potential. There are so many lifting and moving jobs that need to be carried out in an industrial environment where you can put your forklift to good use. Just by adding attachments, you can dramatically improve the capability of your forklift by turning it into a multi-purpose handling tool.Forklift truck attachments are used to remove manual input from the lifting process, they are used with your existing forklift to carry, hoist, push, scoop or clamp. Below we will explain some of the options and how they can be used. There are many types of attachments available including;

Jibs and Hook attachments fundamentally turn your forklift into a mini crane or hoist, these work by sliding over the fo...

You've likely heard of magnets due to being used for small applications such as pinning items to a wall or memorabilia to a fridge. 

But what if we asked you about lifting magnets? Did you know that magnets are a big enabler of lifting heavy items? 

Well if you didn't, we're here to tell you they are. And that's exactly what we're going to be discussing, breaking down, and examining in this article. All with the intention to show you how you can use one or how they might be what you need for that next project you were looking to take on. 

We're excited to delve deep into what this item is with you today, how they have used safely, and the advantages you can get from having one at your disposal.

If at any point during your time reading this article you want to get answers to a specific question you can contact a member of our LES team. The team can guide you through all y...

Have you ever heard of sack trucks? If you haven’t, this article will tell you all about them.

You've likely seen them being used before at some point in your life as they're a really common piece of equipment. You can expect to see them mainly used for short trips of manual moving heavy items - so places such as warehouses or if you're moving house and there are heavier items that you need to get from one room to the vehicle. 

In this article, we're going to look at what this equipment is, why they exist and their main purpose, advantages you can get from having one, and safety precautions to consider taking when you're using them.

If you have any further questions you can contact a member of the LES team who will be more than happy to help you find the ideal solution for your company.

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Are you looking for more information on what mechanical steel jacks are? Have you got an understanding that you need this piece of equipment but not sure what variation you need? Or have you got a new project and want to get a deeper understanding if this is the right product solution for you? 

Well, you're in luck because in this article we're going to give you a guide to everything you need to know about this innovative piece of lifting gear. We're going to do this by focussing on what this equipment is, how they work, what sector they are used in, and the advantages you can get from using one. 

 At Lifting Equipment Store (LES), we always want to help you by making sure you're comfortable with the product you're purchasing and are fully informed so you've got the right solution for your challenge. That's why if you do have any questions about this piece of lifting gear, or ...

You may have previously heard of mechanical jacks. However, do you know the difference between hydraulic and mechanical versions?

We're going to look at how you can use this handy lifting item safely and what the advantages of using them are.

If at any point you are unsure if this item is for you or you have questions about whether you need a hydraulic or mechanical one, then you can contact a regularly trained member of the LES team who will happily run through all your options and help you find the ideal solution for you or your company. 

These nifty and helpful lifting items are, well, as you might have guessed, used for lifting. However, it's important to note that they do not use hydraulics to lift but use mechanics.

There is a variation of what you can choose from, and the most common versions are ratchet jacks and screw jacks. These are often use...

Manual chain hoists are a common piece of equipment amongst various industries such as the construction, shipping, and rigging industry. If your occupation requires you to lift loads, then finding the right tool for your industry can be challenging. This is where this item can be the ideal solution for you and your team.

We're going to outline what these hoists are, how they work, safety precautions to take, and what you should not do when operating your equipment. 

If by the end of the article you require any further guidance on this item or any of our items for that instance, then you can contact an experienced member of the LES team. They are always ready to help you find the ideal solution for your particular industry. 

We're going to start this article off nice and simple by asking the question... 

It's a simple mechanical device that can be used by you and your te...

Do you think your company would benefit from a wire rope winch? If you are unsure about the answer to this question, this article will help.

This article will run through the basics of what this particular type of winch is, how it works and why your company may need one.

If you have any further questions after reading this article, please contact an experienced member of the LES team, who will be eager to help find the ideal solution for you.

First things first, let's get an overview of what this piece of equipment is... 

A winch is a very simple device to master and use. It consists of a motor, hydraulic system, and a drum in the middle where the cable or rope will be coiled.

Manually operated versions offer you a cost-effective way to pull and lift your loads. Wire rope winches are a type of hand winch that is ideal for lifting, pulling, and positioning different types...

If you are involved in an industry with heavy machinery or loads, you have likely heard of crane scales. This is because they can be the ideal solution for weighing large industrial applications and you might already use them within your business and with your customers. 

In this article, we will go into more depth about the other benefits purchasing this item can have for your company and additional safety measures to take in order to keep safe.

If you have any questions at any point throughout reading this article, you can contact LES and a member of the team will be ready to help you.

So, let's start with the basics and ask the question... 

This item is arguably one of the most recognisable pieces of rigging equipment due to their wide use of applications.

They are also known as suspended scales, load links, or overhead weighing scales.

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It is likely that you have seen, heard, or used safety harnesses at some point in your life since they are a well-known piece of protective equipment. This life saving piece of equipment has many uses outside of the construction industry, but where else would you expect to use one? 

At Lifting Equipment Store (LES), we always want to inform our website visitors and valued customers about the products we have available and how they will help solve the challenge at hand. That's why in this article we're going highlight what this  are and give you a breakdown of which areas you might expect to see or use them. 

If at any point in this article you're wondering what version is the right solution for your task at hand, you can contact a member of our LES team who will be happy to find the right product for you.