Buoys have been around for a lot longer than you may think however their future appears to look very exciting and transform their earlier uses. Early buoys Early buoys were probably only pieces of wood or rafts fastened to a big stone. By the 14th century, Germany and the Netherlands began using hollow wooden barrels…
This guide looks into the fundamentals of electric winches, their advantages, uses, recruiting criteria, and the critical importance of maintenance and safety. Not just Rescue Tools Beyond rescue efforts, electric winches can be quite effective. They are adaptable, making them useful tools in a variety of sectors. They are essential for lifting bulky items at…
Becoming a hoist and winch engineer can be an arduous task however the role itself can be very rewarding. This blog should act as a guide to what the role entails, the skills needed to become such an engineer and what the future holds for winch companies. What are hoists and winches? Winches are mechanical…
Every industrial project must prioritise safety, but this is especially true when crane rigging is involved. This blog clarifies the key elements of crane rigging safety, emphasising the procedures that guarantee both effective operations and the welfare of the entire workforce. Maintenance and Inspection of Rigging Equipment Rigging equipment maintenance and inspection are essential to…
Manual labour has been one of the most prominent careers in the history of man. For thousands of years, physical work such as animal and manual labour were the primary ways that anything got done. We built castles, bridges, carriages, roads and much more simply using our hands and the muscles in our body. Mechanisation…
Winches have a long and rich history, dating back to ancient times. From their humble beginnings as simple rope and pulley systems, winches have evolved into sophisticated machines with diverse applications. In this blog, we will delve into the history of winches, explore the different types available today, and highlight their various uses in modern…
There are many different uses for buoys that you may not expect. This blog aims to explain those uses and the various types. Weather information buoys The capabilities of buoys increase along with technological advancement. At the vanguard of this innovation are weather buoys that have been outfitted with a variety of sensors. These cutting-edge…