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Equipment Hire

Sherrington Lifting provide Hiab Crane and Equipment hire in Liverpool, Manchester and the North West. Contact us today to find out more about our available cranes and equipment.

Equipment Hire

Rigging is at the core of everything we do at Sherrington Lifting Services and is an area where our experience, technical knowledge and industry expertise truly set us apart. With extensive experience across complex lifting operations, heavy machinery moves, construction projects, infrastructure works and specialist lifting applications, we provide professional rigging solutions designed to deliver safe, efficient and fully compliant lifting operations for projects of all sizes throughout the UK.

We understand that every lifting project presents unique challenges, which is why we supply only the highest quality rigging equipment, lifting accessories and load handling solutions from leading manufacturers within the lifting industry. By working with trusted brands such as Straightpoint, Tractel and Modulift, we ensure our clients benefit from reliable, quality-assured and fully certified rigging technology capable of meeting the demands of even the most challenging lifting operations.

Our extensive rigging equipment hire fleet includes a wide range of spreader beams, lifting beams, modular spreader systems, shackles, lifting tackle, slings, and specialist rigging accessories designed to support both standard and highly engineered lifts. We can supply spreader beams capable of lifting loads up to 1000 tonnes, enabling us to safely handle heavy, oversized and awkward loads while maintaining optimal load distribution and structural stability during the lift.

At Sherrington Lifting Services, safety and compliance remain our highest priorities. All rigging equipment is thoroughly inspected, tested and supplied with the relevant certification to ensure compliance with current LOLER regulations and lifting industry standards. Our experienced lifting specialists work closely with clients to understand the exact requirements of each project, helping to select the most suitable rigging configuration for the load, lifting environment and operational constraints.

Whether you require specialist rigging for a mobile crane lift, machinery installation, infrastructure project, modular construction, heavy transport operation or industrial shutdown, our team has the expertise to provide a complete lifting and rigging solution tailored to your needs. From initial lift planning and equipment selection through to on-site support and technical guidance, we ensure every lifting operation is carried out safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption.

By combining industry-leading rigging equipment with practical experience and engineering knowledge, Sherrington Lifting Services delivers dependable lifting solutions that clients can trust. Our commitment to quality, safety and customer service has made us a trusted provider of rigging equipment hire and specialist lifting support across construction, civil engineering, industrial and heavy lifting sectors nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

All cranes have a maximum design wind speed for safe operation. When the wind speed exceeds this limit the crane must be taken out of service. Different types of crane, different models of the same type of crane and different configurations of the same model may operate with different maximum wind speeds. The operating wind speed for the crane will allow for

the load having a certain wind area; if this is exceeded then the working wind speed will need to be reduced (see the manufacturer’s manual for information on this).

Typical maximum operating wind speeds are:

– Mobile Cranes 9.8 m/s (22 m.p.h.)
– Beaufort Scale 5

Hazards best avoided, where possible, include:

– Overhead electric lines
– Nearby structures
– Other cranes
– Railways
– Public access areas
– Airfields

Where any part of the crane or its load cannot be kept clear of these hazards, the appropriate authority, e.g. a local electricity supplier or Railtrack, must be consulted.

Danger from vaults or underground services must not be overlooked, and suitable precautions must be taken where they cannot be avoided.

Where the crane or its load passes closer than 600mm to an obstacle, effective precautions must be taken to avoid crushing, by preventing personnel accessing the area.

Where a crane is to be used within 15 metres plus the length of its jib, from overhead power lines on steel towers, (or 9 metres plus the length of the jib, from overhead lines on wood, concrete or steel poles) the guidance given in HSE Guidance Note GS6 must be followed.

Where a crane will work close to railway property (i.e. if it fell over and any part of it, or any load being lifted by it, could fall on railway property), consult the railway property owner and CPES.

If the crane is within 6 km of an airfield, and its height exceeds 10 m or that of the surrounding structures or trees, then the Appointed Person should seek the permission of the airfield manager before starting operations.

Cranes have very high axel weights, and need good solid ground the same as a lorry would need. You will also need to make sure there are no sharp objects in the path of the crane when gaining access to the site.

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