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Hydraulic jacks are not just for lifting motor vehicles

When offshore drilling rig jackets are built, they’re often built on their sides and then dragged onto a barge for transport out to sea where they are positioned, shoved off the barge to float, then gradually flooded as they’re tugged into position to settle on their pre-cast sub sea bases. Skidding a huge structure up…

Forklift maintenance

Start the forklift and let it run briefly while you listen to the engine performance. Listen for any knocks or misses. Listen for any squealing caused by the belts. Then listen for any exhaust leaks. Drive the forklift forwards and backwards to check for any slips and toobserve any possible wheel issues. Shut the engine…

Material handling has changed

Traditional material handling systems included trolleys, conveyors, forklifts and overhead travelling cranes. They were primarily mechanized devices and a large amount of manual intervention was required. These traditional systems had limitations such as low speed and handling problems including scratching, chipping, breaking and difficulty in monitoring material flow. However, these material handling systems were adequate…

Scissor lift equipment

Scissor lift equipment is under the category of aerial lifts, sets of hydraulic platforms that are used to lift objects and even people. Also called scissor lifts, comes various sizes as well varieties depending on the need of the potential buyer. It is vital to various industrial and mechanical works because these are specifically designed…

The importance of forklift maintenance

Replacement forklift parts are vital to the performance and operation of the equipment. Due to constant use and wear and tear, some parts such as forks, brakes and transmissions components have to be replaced quite often. Usually forklift parts are purchased from different sources. Both new and used parts are available. There are many dealers…

Portable lifting equipment

Portable lifting refers to any type of mobile lifting equipment that can be moved around the workplace or desired location. There are many different types of portable lifting equipment for various applications, and some may be manually operated while other types of more heavy purpose lifting equipment may be powered, either externally or internally. Electric…

How to change a wheel with a hydraulic jack

Identify the jacking point of the vehicle. Usually this point is about 12 inches at the rear of the front wheel. You can consult the owner’s manual if you are not sure where the jacking point is. Pay attention to the bodywork condition over the jacking point, be sure that there is no excessive rusting…

Choose the right electric chain hoist for the job

There are several kinds, types, models and make of electric chain hoists but the type is determined its purpose and how heavy the loads are to be lifted and lowered. There are hoists which can be bought by anyone and affixed to the ceiling and used for general purposes like lifting the engine off a…

Material handling solutions

The bulk of material handling decisions are involved with storage of both raw materials and finished products before final shipment. The most common solution comes down to pallets and pallet racks. These systems are catalogue items to facilitate easy storage and the ability to expand warehousing capabilities. Pallets are so common because they are easy…

Health and safety legislation in manual handling

Health and safety legislation means that many jobs that used to be done manually, now require handling and lifting equipment to do the same job. The Health and Safety Executive reports that manual handling activities are the major cause of physical injury in industry. Manual handling injuries are the cause over 30% of all reported…

Hydraulic jacks and Caterpillar skates are great for lifting

Both Hydraulic Jacks and Caterpillar Skates are used to lift heavy items but are used in different situations. In both cases people don’t make an effort in picking up the item; the system is made in such a way that applying small strength gives great results. What you cannot move on your own from one…

Scissor lifts are so versatile

The hydraulic scissor lift raises parts for construction to different heights, elevates working platforms, and larger models can lift up to 120,000 pounds. The advantage of such a machine is simple, it is easy to operate, with electric, air, and fluid hydraulic systems, it can easily lift necessary components to the desired height in no…