Overhead Lifting Equipment, Hoists, Monorails & Winches

Handling materials overhead can increase productivity, enhance safety, improve ergonomics and maximize available floor space. There are many types of overhead materials handling equipment used to lift and move product safely and efficiently across a manufacturing or warehousing facility. Overhead cranes enable the movement of product above the floor and the right equipment for the job depends on the process, the product being moved, the task being performed and the desired rate of throughput. 

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Stertil Koni introduces high-speed jack at CV show

Stertil Koni introduces high-speed jack at CV show

Stertil Koni will be highlighting a new high speed mobile jack at this year's CV Show. The 600kg capacity VLT6 jack is said to provide excellent versatility and total safety during lifting and handling operations under raised vehicles.

Hybrid reach stacker soon to be available in UK

Hybrid reach stacker soon to be available in UK

An innovative hybrid reach stacker, developed by Konecranes, is soon to be available in the UK through Cooper SH.

Overhead and jib cranes streamline production at Mining Machinery Developments' factory expansion

Overhead and jib cranes streamline production at Mining Machinery Developments' factory expansion

Worldwide success has prompted Mining Machinery Developments (MMD) to undertake a multi-million pound factory expansion featuring new cranes from Street Crane Company.

Simpler and safer load handling

Simpler and safer load handling

One of the key objectives when specifying load handling equipment should be to make work simpler and safer for employees. Health and safety should always be the priority but there are some significant operational and productivity benefits that can be achieved by providing operatives with suitable equipment.

JDN hoists provide 200 tonne handling capacity on offshore rig

JDN hoists provide 200 tonne handling capacity on offshore rig

Four J D Neuhaus type EH50 air-operated monorail hoists have been supplied and mounted by Westcon Løfteteknikk AS of Bergen to the Maersk offshore rig Guardian.

Goods Lift helps Turntable handle more furniture

Goods Lift helps Turntable handle more furniture

Exeter-based charity Turntable Furniture has made the best possible use of the available space at its new premises by installing a Mezz Lift from Penny Hydraulics to handle furniture and other items between floors.

New Stannah Levelmaster - platform goods lift

New Stannah Levelmaster - platform goods lift

According to Stannah, the new addition to its goods lift range is already busy saving time and ensuring safety for several leading retailers and their staff. The lift provides a cost-effective solution to negotiating level changes, within a busy premises, where stock needs continual replenishment.

SHS and LHS hanging scales offer strength, durability and safety for weighing heavy loads

SHS and LHS hanging scales offer strength, durability and safety for weighing heavy loads

Adam Equipment, the scale and balance manufacturer, has introducedheavy-duty SHS and LHS hanging scales to safely measure suspended items.

Prime Minister Visits System Training

Prime Minister Visits System Training

Prime Minster David Cameron MP visited System Training's headquarters recently to meet apprentices.

TomTom offers fleet management on iPad and Android tablets

TomTom offers fleet management on iPad and Android tablets

TomTom has released an updated version of its WEBFLEET Mobile fleet management app, extending use to tablets and making fleet management more accessible for managers on the move.