Archive for the ‘Lifting Devices’ Category

Drum Lifters Crafted by Bishop Lifting Solutions Complete Heavy Lifting Tasks

March 31, 2009

Author: Bishop Lifting Products

Users can turn to the drum lifters crafted by Bishop Lifting Solutions when they want to move heavy drums without using a forklift attachment. A drum lifter can complete the same type of lifting tasks  yet it takes much less specialized training to run lifters than it does to run a forklift. Rigging companies often find that there are not enough forklift operators and forklift equipment available to complete their tasks in a timely manner. This personnel shortage is why a drum lifter is a very important piece of equipment for companies to have on hand. These lifters are very useful for riggers who move industrial drums on a regular basis.

Bishop Lifting Solutions has fabricated a drum lifter that offers clients both incredible value and dependability. The BLP Ultra™ Drum Lifter can handle a 750lb capacity, so heavy lifters are able to move more material with fewer loads. With 55 gallon drums and locking gates, every lift will be safe for both the users and loaded materials. Heavy lifting customers who are interested in learning more about this lifter should continue reading about the specifications of Bishop Lifting Solution’s drum lifters.

Lifting Beams and Spreader Bars Safety

February 27, 2009

Author: Bishop Lifting Products, Inc.

Bishop Lifting Products is pleased to offer a full line of lifting beams and spreader bars to our heavy lifting and rigging clients. We are proud that our lifting devices are built using the highest quality standards, and each product is inspected and tested using the most stringent processes. Even though our engineers test and inspect each product prior to distribution, users should still adhere to industry safety requirements during the use of these and other lifting products.

There are minimal maintenance requirements for lifting beam and spreader bar products; however there are ways to ensure that all bolted joints are sound and corrosion damage is avoided. It is important to regularly inspect the beams for defects such as corrosion, beam distortion, worn or missing bolts, cracked welds, worn attachment points, or other visible defects. Users should also remember to store and handle lifting beams correctly, referring to safety instructions for safe sling and attachment use when necessary. It is important that no single lifting point become overloaded by the sling or handling methods in order to prevent instability. For further information on how to use these lifting devices safely, or to learn how to choose the right product, continue reading about BLP Solutions’ lifting beams and spreader bars.