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A-frame lifting gantry hire
Everything you need to know about A-frame lifting gantry hire
Overview
A-Frame Gantry Hire — Portable Overhead Lifting in the UK
The portable A-frame gantry with adjustable span and height, rated at 2 tonne or 3 tonne for overhead lifting where no fixed crane exists provides a reliable solution for installing machinery in workshops, lifting pumps and motors, moving heavy equipment through doorways, maintenance tasks needing overhead pick points. Each unit features steel A-frame legs with bolted or pinned cross beam, adjustable steel span tubes, compatible with chain block or hoist trolley designed for long-term reliability in British conditions, making this hire ideal for both commercial and residential applications throughout the United Kingdom.
Construction and Design
- Bolt-together steel frame assembles without welding on British workshop floors
- Adjustable span and height settings suit standard UK industrial unit doorways
- 2T and 3T ratings cover motors, pumps and light machinery common in British plants
- Flat base plates spread load on concrete without floor fixing where design allows
- Beam accepts standard trolley hoist running gear used across UK industry
- Disassembles for transport in a van or estate car to site
Safety Standards
- Rated SWL must not be exceeded—includes combined weight of hoist, trolley and load
- Level ground and square assembly essential before lifting under LOLER
- Tag line control recommended when moving suspended loads
- Thorough examination required for gantry and associated lifting accessories
- PUWER applies to the complete lifting assembly including chain block or hoist
Available in 2T to 3T to suit your project requirements. Select the option you need and hire online with delivery and collection included. No trade account needed.
Perfect for maintenance engineers, workshop fitters, pump installers, manufacturing maintenance teams, HVAC contractors who require reliable, safe and efficient equipment for their projects across the United Kingdom.
General Specification
Technical Specifications
Built with steel A-frame legs with bolted or pinned cross beam, adjustable steel span tubes, compatible with chain block or hoist trolley ensuring maximum reliability for UK hire projects. The design incorporates proven engineering principles for maximum stability and safety during operation in British work environments.
Construction Features
- Bolt-together steel frame assembles without welding on British workshop floors
- Adjustable span and height settings suit standard UK industrial unit doorways
- 2T and 3T ratings cover motors, pumps and light machinery common in British plants
- Flat base plates spread load on concrete without floor fixing where design allows
- Beam accepts standard trolley hoist running gear used across UK industry
- Disassembles for transport in a van or estate car to site
Safety Standards
- Rated SWL must not be exceeded—includes combined weight of hoist, trolley and load
- Level ground and square assembly essential before lifting under LOLER
- Tag line control recommended when moving suspended loads
- Thorough examination required for gantry and associated lifting accessories
- PUWER applies to the complete lifting assembly including chain block or hoist
General
- Product: A-frame lifting gantry
- Category: Lifting — Hoists & lifters
- Available sizes: 2T to 3T
- Delivery: UK-wide kerbside delivery
- Hire includes delivery, collection, Hire Shield and VAT
Key Features
Product Features
Designed with the professional user in mind, the a-frame lifting gantry range delivers reliable performance for projects across the United Kingdom.
Key Features
- Creates an overhead lifting point where no crane or building beam exists
- Portable between British workshop bays and site huts
- 2T and 3T options match typical pump, gearbox and panel weights
- No structural modification to leased industrial units
- Pairs with hired chain blocks for complete lifting solution
Applications
- Pump and motor replacement in British water treatment rooms
- Workshop machinery repositioning during factory refits
- HVAC unit installation in plant rooms
- Generator and compressor maintenance in basements
- Printing press roller changes in UK manufacturing
- Swimming pool plant room equipment swaps
- Agricultural workshop engine and gearbox lifting
- Temporary lifting during conveyor belt changes in warehouses
Hire Benefits
- Flexible hire periods from one day upwards across the United Kingdom
- Delivery and collection included in every hire price
- Hire Shield damage cover for peace of mind on British sites
- No trade account needed — book online 24/7
- Next-day delivery available throughout Britain
- Professional-grade equipment maintained and safety-checked before every hire
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