Tips & tricks

Trolleys and beam clamps are essential tools in lifting operations. They provide flexibility, safety and stability while moving and securing loads to beams. In this blog, we will share some valuable tips & tricks for the effective use and maintenance of trolleys, beam clamps and clamp buffers so that this equipment can be handled safely and efficiently.

Working at height inherently involves risk, but with the right fall protection kit, workers can perform their tasks with trust. Fall protection sets consist of several components, including a harness, attachment products such as a positioning lanyard or fall arrest block, and a handy bag to store everything. These kits are specifically put together for different jobs, such as construction, scaffolding, climbing, working with aerial work platforms, confined spaces, and rescue situations. In this article, we will discuss some valuable tips & tricks for using and maintaining fall protection sets, focusing on the high-quality Kratos fall protection.

Within many workshops, a forklift is an indispensable tool for moving heavy loads. But what if there is no crane available? No worries! A forklift lifting beam can be used to create a temporary lifting system and perform safe lifting operations. In this blog, we take a closer look at the tips & tricks for using a forklift lifting beam, where flexibility and safety go hand in hand.

The hoisting belt is by far the most popular item in our range. This lifting device is extremely user-friendly and applicable in many situations. As experts in hoisting and lifting, we would like to list the most important information for you in our 10 handy tips and tricks about hoisting belts!

A steel jack is a lifting device widely used in various industries. A special name for a special lifting device. What other names does this product have? What can you do with a mechanical jack? And how is a steel jack used? We would like to tell you more about it in this blog!

What is an electric chain hoist with 400 volts used for? And what are they not suitable for? We are happy to explain the advantages and disadvantages and give you some tips & tricks for purchasing and using them. Read all about it in this blog about electric hoists!

An electric chain hoist with a voltage of 400 volts is a commonly used tool in industrial environments. This type of hoist is typically used to lift and move heavy loads and can be operated by remote control or via radio control.

A hand chain block can be used for many situations, but what do you pay attention to when you are using one? You can read all about it in this blog.

It is important to know that there are shackles that you are not allowed to hoist with. You use these shackles, for example, to secure something where no force is applied. In this blog, we cover only high-quality shackles that are suitable for hoisting and lifting jobs. Curious? Read on quickly!

There are several ways in which you can secure a load. The well-known lashing straps are often used for this purpose, but if a load cannot be safely secured with these straps, lashing chains in combination with load binders offer a good alternative. Lashing straps often have a maximum capacity of 10,000 kg, while load binders and lashing chains can be used up to a maximum of 20,000 kg.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to chain assembly, but where do you start? We have made six clear steps for you. After going through these steps, you have assembled the ideal lifting chain.