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Navigating the Pitfalls of Second Hand, Refurbished and Preloved Overhead Cranes At Hoist UK, we're no strangers to the temptations and pitfalls of customers purchasing second-hand or reconditioned overhead cranes. In fact, within our walls, we often refer to this type...
Hoist UK Supports Global Lifting Awareness Day and Commits to Workplace Safety Hoist UK is proud to announce our partnership with the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) to promote Global Lifting Awareness Day (#GLAD2023). This initiative aims to raise awareness of safe...
Inverter
Benefits of a frequency inverter on crane or hoist Frequency inverters, also known as variable frequency drives (VFDs) or variable speed drives (VSDs) are electronic devices that allow the control of the speed and torque of an electric motor...
Hoist UK Provides Bespoke Cleanroom Lifting Solution for UK Built Spacecraft British manufacturer and supplier of commercially off the shelf and bespoke lifting and handling equipment, Hoist UK, has joined forces with aerospace and defence company Lockheed Martin to create a...
Anatomy of an Overhead Crane In this article, we outline the basic components of an overhead crane system and explore the features and functionality of each component.
What’s the Difference Between Supplying a New Crane vs Supplying Second Hand? In a previous article, we went over some considerations that should be made when purchasing a second hand crane. In this article, we as a manufacturer of lifting equipment will...
Verlinde Release “ExpertCare” Remote Monitoring Software ExpertCare is a Verlinde smartphone application which enables the remote monitoring of overhead cranes from ground level. The software utilises the MT2 electronic monitoring device of the EUROBLOC VT wire...
BS-EN-17206-2020
The New Entertainment Standard, BS EN 17206 and What You Might Need to Know The new entertainment standard, BS EN 17206:2020 titled Entertainment technology. Machinery for stages and other production areas. Safety requirements and inspections was published in June 2020 and replaces the previous...
Thinking of buying a second hand crane? Here’s what you might need to know Buying a second hand or refurbished crane is a lot like buying a second hand car. Before purchasing a second hand car, it’s recommended to go and look at it...
The ART Manual Articulated Trolley from Hoist UK Due to popular demand, Hoist UK have now developed their own range of manual articulated trolleys suitable for the construction of a light rolling beam crane with a load capacity...
Advantages of a Using Fixed Beam Girder Clamp A fixed beam girder clamp, also commonly referred to as a "fixed point bracket" or "beam clamp", is a versatile piece of equipment that can be used for the suspension...
Hoist UK provides fast winch for electronic guidance system experiments Hoist UK have supplied a leading UK air defence company with an electric rope winch and control system for experimental work.
Verlinde overhead cranes and wire rope hoists fitted in the world’s first underwater cinema set Lite Cinema studios in Belgium recently had multiple products from across the Verlinde range installed to their underwater stage set.
Hoist UK attend Wirral Young Chamber Skills Show Hoist UK helped provide an insight into the world of engineering at the Wirral Young Chamber Skills Show.
Verlinde overhead crane installed at Belgian warehouse This is the seventh 40 tonne overhead crane installed into a Belgian warehouse facility.
Hoist UK Fundraise For Wirral Hospice St Johns Saturday 1st February saw Hoist UK hold their first ever charity race night in aid of Wirral Hospice St John's at Tranmere Rovers Football Club in which they raised a...
COVID-19 Response Hoist UK value safety above everything - please read our full statement on how we are actively trying to prevent the increased spread of Covid-19.
James Jordan receives LEEA qualification James Jordan, Business Development Manager for Hoist UK, has passed his 4th LEEA Qualification.
Hoist UK “Do the business” in the heart of London Hoist UK were asked to provide a solution for the Chorus Group for the atrium lighting in the highly prestigious Thomas More Square Business Village
Hoist UK help to revitalise the Eiffel Tower Hoist UK aided in the effort to refurbish the Eiffel Tower, including the west elevator by supplying a bespoke aluminum jib crane.
James and Nigel Hughes
Hoist UK support local YMCA, Wirral Hoist UK and sister company Truss UK have pledged £200 towards army style camp beds to be used in the YMCA Wirral’s night shelter.
Verlinde Double speed chain hoist and eurosystem alu used at Prosdocimo funeral home Long standing partner of Verlinde, Handel Sollevamenti, install custom lifting system at Funeral Home.
Paul Jordan named Business Person of the Year 2019 Paul Jordan, Director of Hoist UK is named Wirral Chamber of Commerce’s Business Person of the Year 2019 at this year’s Wirral Business Awards.
SHOULD BREXIT BE FEARED…… No matter what the outcome of the Conservative leadership contest or their stance on Brexit, we as a nation need to look to the future and make a positive effort...
Wirral Young Chamber
Hoist UK at Young Chamber Career and Skills Show As part of our social responsibility charter, Hoist UK will be appearing at the 2019 Young Chamber Career and Skills Show
Jenna of Duo Distanza rehearsing
Hoist UK provide Circus Duo with aerial performer hoop Hoist UK have provided leading local circus performers, Duo Distanza, with an aerial performer hoop for their spectacular aerial performances.
Hoist UK Team
Louise Ougham returns to Hoist UK Hoist UK and Truss UK are delighted to announce the return of Business Development Louise Ougham.
Hoist UK Team
Hoist UK Announce Southern Division As part of our continued growth; Hoist UK and sister company Truss UK are delighted to announce the opening of the Hoist UK Southern Division in the South West of...
Christmas Tree Collection 2019
Christmas Tree Collection Our irreplaceable mechanical lifting equipment engineer Geoff Cromwell volunteers alongside many other supporters of Wirral Hospice St John’s to help collect more than 2500 Christmas trees.
The Benefits of Radio Control
The Benefits of Radio Control for Cranes and Hoists The biggest advantage of radio control crane systems and hoists is greater safety because unlike a pendant control which is tethered to the crane system radio controls offer greater freedom...
Hoist UK LOLER Examination
Understanding LOLER Examinations When does your lifting equipment require examination under LOLER? Who can carry out a LOLER examination/inspection?
Stagemaker rigging hoists for entertainment
Stagemaker SR: The New Generation Stagemaker SR the new generation of Verlinde electric chain hoists for the entertainment industry.
Integrated Lighting Bar Winch for Audio Visual Equipment
Compact Integrated Lighting Bar Winch Solution for Audio Visual Equipment Our Integrated Lighting Bar Winch is a compact and aesthetically pleasing alternative to conventional lighting bar systems, for use in the entertainment industry.
Supplying quality lifting equipment, solutions and accessories to the industrial and entertainment markets
Supplying Quality Lifting Equipment, Solutions & Accessories As an authorised distributor of leading lifting and handling equipment suppliers, we pride ourselves on offering our customers the highest quality lifting equipment, systems and accessories on the market.
Eurobloc VT, VM Essentials and VT Open Barrel Electric Wire Rope Hoist
Electric Wire Rope Hoists: 3 options to choose from An Electric Wire Rope Hoist is a heavy duty lifting appliance with a higher lifting capacity than other hoisting options. Hoist UK offer three wire rope hoisting options that each...
Overhead Cranes
What’s the best type of Overhead Crane for your operation? An Industrial Overhead Crane is a lifting system that can be either a monorail crane, a workstation bridge crane, a gantry crane or a jib crane, and each would be...
Hoist UK and LCR4.0
Working with Liverpool John Moores University under the LCR4.0 Programme Hoist UK are a Wirral based, supplier and manufacturer of lifting and handling equipment and solutions. This successful business’s focus is on quality, innovation and safety which gave rise to...
Manual Overhead Crane Bridge with Manual Chain Hoist and Hand Geared Travel Trolley
Lifting Equipment and Lifting Equipment Companies – Equal in the eyes of the law, or just the beholder? Hoist UK work with a variety of customers across the industrial and entertainment market sectors, and provide design, manufacture, installation and testing services for a variety of lifting equipment. We...
Hoist UK are Constructionline Level 3 Gold Members
Hoist UK Achieve Constructionline’s Level 3 ‘Gold’ Membership We are proud to achieve Gold Membership status with Constructionline, an enhanced membership level that we believe demonstrates the calibre of products and services our customers can expect from Hoist...
VHR Manual Chain Hoist
Everything you need to know before choosing a Manual Chain Hoist Manual Chain Hoists are hand operated chain blocks that are widely used throughout the industry, despite the labour involved in usage. A manual chain hoist can be a preferred option...
Chandelier and Lighting Hoists-Winches
What is a Chandelier Winch? A chandelier winch is a compact, purpose designed winch used to provide safe access to chandeliers and lighting installations to facilitate easy cleaning, maintenance and light bulb changing. Usually operated...
Hoist UK Cleanroom Crane
What’s Driving the Demand for Cleanroom Lifting Equipment The demand for cleanroom facilities within manufacturing processes continues to rise and in-line with this demand, the need for appropriate lifting equipment increases. This can be seen within the rise...
VFTS Free Standing Overbraced Jib Crane (Eurosystem)
Jib Cranes: Things to Consider Although called a Jib Crane, it is actually a structure designed to support a manual or electric chain hoist. The type of jib crane or chain hoist you choose should...
Determining Cleanroom Standards
What is a Cleanroom? Cleanrooms are necessary in industries like pharmaceutical, semi-conductor manufacture, food production and aerospace, where facilities with very low levels of environmental pollutants are needed. Achieving and maintaining the necessary extreme...
LOLER HSE Thorough Examination of Lifting Equipment
A simple guide to Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, often abbreviated to LOLER or referred to as ‘LOLER Regulations’
Determining the FEM Hoist Duty Service Classification
FEM Hoist Duty Classifications Explained The European Materials Handling Federation, known as ‘FEM’, are a standards body for the material handling industry and are publishers of the FEM Hoist Duty Classifications. Selecting the correct hoist...
Hoist UK Newsletter Issue 2 - Introduction Page
Hoist UK Newsletter Issue 2 Welcome to the second edition of Hoist UK's monthly newsletter! Our newsletter's have a different sector focus each month and will feature our latest news, case studies and product/services showcases....
Eurobloc VT2 Electric Wire Rope Hoist
Achieving True Vertical Lift True vertical lift is a hoists ability to lift the hook straight up and down, to pick up or put down in an exact position, with no hook drift. Electric...
Lifting Beams, Spreaders and Frames Importance of Stability
Lifting Beams, Spreaders and Frames Lifting beams, spreaders and frames can be designed for general purpose or as bespoke beams for a specific use with a planned range of lifts...