Blog: 2021

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...