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  What is a Stacker Truck and How Can it Help Me?
  2021-08-06 0 Comments SHARE
  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.
  5 steps you can follow when using mechanical jacks
  2021-02-11 0 Comments SHARE
  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.
  What are mechanical jacks?
  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...
  Wondering if you need manual chain hoists? Here's everything you need to know
  2021-02-03 0 Comments SHARE
  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...
  What is a manual chain hoist?
  It's a simple mechanical device that can be used by you and your te...
  Thought you knew it all when it comes to Toe Jacks? We bet you didn't know our LES Rotational Toe Jacks are capable of this...
  In this article we delve in to the depths of lifting jacks and toe jacks in particular as we explore 5 Things You Didn't Know About Rotational Toe Jacks.
  The standard tipping skip operates on the principle of a discharge lever. The skip is positioned on the forks of the forklift and manually appended by a safety chain. The release lever regulated by the driver allows for easy tipping and the return action of the ski...