Lifting into 2022

Mark2026-01-28T08:48:24+09:30

The team at LiftQuip Australia are back on deck and ready to take on what 2022 brings. Whilst there are still some staff on leave, LiftQuip have the majority of technicians back and ready for  doing what they do best - manufacturing and inspecting, making sure that your Lifting, Materials Handling and Height Safety Equipment is compliant with the relevant Australian Standards. LiftQuip has locations in Regency Park, Adelaide and Whyalla, South Australia, and is a leading source...

Personnel Work Box Options

Mark2026-01-28T08:49:57+09:30

A work box means a personnel carrying device designed to be suspended from a crane to provide a working area for a person elevated by and working from the device. A crane-lifted work box includes a first aid box.  First aid work boxes should be clearly identified and marked as first aid boxes and only be used to retrieve injured people. Plant specifically designed to lift and support people while they work should be used if they need to...

Wire Rope Maintenance – Pick Up Points

Mark2026-01-28T09:26:17+09:30

This article is from Crane Ropes Australia, which is a sister company of LiftQuip.  The site is a great source of information about Wire Rope, and if this is part of your core business you should take the time to check out the website at www.craneropesaustralia.com.au  I was scrolling through Linkedin on the weekend and come across what I thought was a great short post on crane wire rope maintenance from a gent called Ed Davidson who works in the...

Draft Australian Standard – Fibre Rope Slings

Mark2026-01-28T09:27:51+09:30

There is currently a draft Australian Standard, AS18264 - 'Textile Slings for General Purpose Lifting Operations made from Fibre Ropes - High Modulus Polyethelyne (HMPE). This standard is currently open for public comment and is to replace AS13180.1:1999 Fibre Rope Slings.  With the introduction of lifting slings being made from material such as HMPE a whilst ago now, either amendments to the old standard or a new standard has been needed for a whilst now. If you would like to comment...

Crane Hooks and Safety Latch Kits

Mark2026-01-28T09:28:41+09:30

LiftQuip Australia stock and have access to a range of Crane Hooks and Safety Latch Kits to suit a wide variety of Lifting Hooks. Lifting Hooks come in many different configurations, including but not limited to the following: Shank Hooks Swivel Hooks Mesh Hooks Ramshorn Crane Hooks Crane Hook Blocks Crane Hooks - Single Sheave Crane Hooks - Double Sheave Quadruple Hooks Standard or Heavy Duty Safety Latch Kits are available to suit most hook types, including DIN15401 &...

Wire Rope Sockets

Mark2026-01-28T09:29:53+09:30

LiftQuip Australia can perform a range of Wire Rope Socketing.  The work can be done either in our Regency Park workshop or on site The technical services team have recently completed a number of wire rope sockets , both the more traditional open spelter sockets as well as crane resin sockets The main process for these sockets involves the use of Wirelock, which is a cold socketing compound for use with Wire Ropes.  Firstly the...

Lifting Slings – An Essential Component in Every Lift

Mark2026-01-28T09:32:22+09:30

Lifting slings are more than just equipment; they are foundational to any lifting operation. These seemingly simple devices ensure loads are hoisted safely and efficiently. The importance of choosing a suitable sling is well understood by anyone entrenched in the world of lifting and rigging. Such decisions often spark discussions long before the actual lift takes place, emphasising the depth of consideration this process requires.

The Importance of Lifting Slings in Modern Industry

Delving deeper into their history, lifting slings have become...

Goods and Transport Platforms

Mark2026-01-28T09:32:48+09:30

East West Engineering have added the FGPE150 Ramped Goods Platform and the FGTS115 Transport Platform to their range. Perfect for use in the industrial sector, these units are designed to safely lift and transport bulky goods, heavy equipment and machinery.   FGTS115 Transport Platform: 600mm drop-down ramp for ease of loading Multiple tie down points for safely securing the load 4 point lifting lugs & 3-way fork pockets for ease of transport and placement of skid by forklift or...

Have your Concrete Lifting Clutches been tested ?

Peta2026-01-28T09:33:33+09:30

Australian Standards say that Concrete Lifting Clutches must be tested, by a competent person in a qualified and competent facility, at least annually. Australian Standards AS3850 states the following test requirements: a.  prior to initial use (2xWLL) b.  at least annually once in service (1.2 x WLL) c.  whenever the clutch has been loaded greater than stated WLL   Have your Concrete Lifting Clutches been tested in the past 12 months? LiftQuip Australia can manage your lifting equipment assets and take the worry out of...

New Location Proving a Winner

Peta2026-01-28T09:35:52+09:30

LiftQuip Australia's new location at U2/483-485 South Road, Regency Park, is proving to be winner Having been in the new premises since May this year, with more usable space for storage of our growing stock holdings and greater undercover floorspace for manufacturing and testing, the location is popular with both staff and customers.  With Regency Park being Adelaide's main industrial and logistics area as well as being located directly adjacent to the North/South Motorway, it provides quick and easy access...