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How to Ensure Your Lifting Gear Is Compliant With Australian Standards

Adhering to safety standards is non-negotiable in any industry that involves lifting or moving heavy loads. Whether you operate in construction, mining, or shipping, manufacturing or general industry, using lifting gear that is compliant with Australian Standards is essential for the safety of your workforce and the integrity of your operations. This article provides a step-by-step guide to ensuring your lifting gear in Australia meets these rigorous requirements. 1. Understand Australian Standards Understanding Australian Standards (such as but not limited to AS...

Most Popular Lifting Sling

We were asked recently what the most popular Lifting Sling is that we supply. Synthetic Round Slings, or 'Softies' as they are commonly known, are by far the most common Lifting Sling by quantity of slings sold. Closely followed behind this are Synthetic Flat Slings, or Webbing Slings. All Synthetic Slings are generally sold in larger quantities. Chain Slings are always right at the top, and are still one of the most trusted Lifting Slings when discussing with experienced users. Whilst most...

Choosing The Right Australian Standard Safety Harness For You

Safety should always come first when working at heights or in hazardous environments. A safety harness is an essential piece of equipment to protect workers in these situations. However, not all safety harnesses are created equal, and selecting the right one for your needs is critical. So, let's go over the key factors to consider when choosing the best Australian standard safety harness to keep your employees safe. Understand the Types of Safety Harnesses There are three main styles to consider: full-body,...

Things To Consider Before Buying An Electric Chain Hoist

Electric chain hoists are becoming increasingly popular in many industries for their efficient and safe lifting capabilities. You can commonly find them in manufacturing, construction, and warehousing environments for their easy handling of heavy loads. However, before investing in an electric chain hoist in Adelaide, there are several things you should consider to ensure you make the right purchase decision for your business. Why Use An Electric Chain Hoist? With faster lifting speeds and increased safety features, electric chain hoists can help to...

Modular Spreader Beams

Modular Spreader Beams from LiftQuip Australia are the ideal solution for most lifting requirements. They are versatile, cost effective with a large range available in capacity from 2t to 5000t with spans of up to 100m. The modular configuration and interchangeable components enable spreaders to be reused over many lifts. Every Modular Spreader Beam consists of a pair of End Units and a pair of Drop Links, with interchangeable struts that can be bolted into the assembly between the End Units...

Using Lifting Hooks with no Safety Latch

Are you using a lifting hook with no safety latch? There are certain lifting applications where there is no other way to perform the lift but to use a hook with no catch. Is this still compliant with the Australian Standards? This is a common question that is asked. All hooks used in a lifting sling configuration are to comply with AS3776, which is the Australian Standard for Lifting Components for Grade T(80) and Grade V (100) Chain Slings. The Australian Standard...

LiftQuip Whyalla Branch is Open

The brand new LiftQuip Whyalla branch is now up and running making it the only specialist Lifting Gear manufacturing facility outside of Adelaide. Leading the charge in Whyalla is Branch Supervisor Matthew Casey. Matthew has decades of experience in the manufacture, inspection and testing of Lifting, Materials Handling, Height Safety and Load Restraint and is looking forward to continuing to build the LiftQuip brand in Whyalla and the extended Eyre Peninsula region. "I think that the future looks bright for the area...

Lifting in 2023

Happy New Year to all. The team at LiftQuip have been back on deck since the 3rd of January, already busy and continuing our focus on customer satisfaction. 2023 will be a big year for us, and we have some exciting news coming soon which we will share over the next couple of weeks. Keep checking the news section on our website for further announcements 2023 will see increased stock, increased staff numbers, bigger hire fleet, new products and more locations as...

Grid Mesh Lifting Hooks

LiftQuip Australia stock Grid Mesh Lifting Hooks - The Lastest, Safest And Most Cost Effective Way To Lift Grid Mesh Or WalkWay Grating THE GRIDHOOK - A WALKWAY GRATING LIFTING DEVICE The New Innovation of WalkWay Grating and Grid Mesh Lifting and Installation Devices. Used on oil, gas, mining and construction sites and through out government water, electrical and sewage treatment plants around the world. Grid Mesh Hook Features Purposely designed and manufactured to lift WalkWay Grating or Grid Mesh Load tested Minimum...

ISO9001 Certified Company

LiftQuip Australia have received our Certificate of Registration to ISO9001:2015 Quality Management Systems. Since the companies inception we have been operating to quality systems and detailed work instructions, however 6 months ago we started the journey to get our systems accredited to ISO9001. After a lot of hard work our systems were independently audited and we are now proud to say that we have the ECAAS tick of approval for our systems.