Penny Hydraulics Ltd

Safety came first when infrastructure support service leader Amey ordered a fleet of crane-equipped 3.5 tonne tippers for highways maintenance duties. The company invested in 80 new vehicles fitted with 250kg ‘Swinglift’ electric cranes by Penny Hydraulics, and tipping bodies Bevan Specialist Products.

A project at Birmingham Cathedral to mechanically lift and lower eight chandeliers within the historic building has been completed by Penny Hydraulics. Birmingham Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St Philip, was built in response to the rapid growth of the town when the existing parish church of St Martins was no longer large enough to service the congregation.

Engineers are now top of the list of sought after graduates with more than 1,000 jobs available for engineering graduates in the UK, the employment website found. According to a new study by CV-Library, more than ever before, business owners are relying on foreign graduates to fill these gaps.

Penny Hydraulics is delighted to announce the launch of their new range of fully hydraulic PH Cranes at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2015. Introduced to meet the needs of the 1 to 18 tonne UK commercial vehicle market, the PH Crane range offers over 470 lightweight, user-friendly and innovative models. The range has between 0,5 and 5 tm lifting capacity with boom reaches up to 6.83 metres. A variety of optional extras and accessories are available including full stability control, high speed hoists and radio remote controls.

Penny Hydraulics is delighted to announce the launch of their new range of fully hydraulic PH Cranes at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2015. Introduced to meet the needs of the 1 to 18 tonne UK commercial vehicle market, the PH Crane range offers over 470 lightweight, user-friendly and innovative models. The range has between 0,5 and 5 tm lifting capacity with boom reaches up to 6.83 metres. A variety of optional extras and accessories are available including full stability control, high speed hoists and radio remote controls.

The latest statistics from the HSE expose yet again the need to avoid manual handling and give more credence to calls for wider use of vehicle mounted cranes and other load handling devices. The figures show that across all industries 31% of all fatal, serious and over-three-day injuries during the last reporting year were related to manual handling. This represents 37,000 people whose lives have been directly affected.

Exeter-based charity Turntable Furniture has made the best possible use of the available space at its new premises by installing a Mezz Lift from Penny Hydraulics to handle furniture and other items between floors. The lift made it easier to access upstairs space in the converted building so that the charity could accept more donated items and introduce new services to help even more people in the local community.

The unique folding Step Lift tail lift has been upgraded by Penny Hydraulics to enable maximum working loads of 500kg and offer operators even more load handling versatility. The device provides continuous full access to the rear doors and load compartment of a van and is particularly suitable for operators with a diversity of loads who want to add handling capability without compromising the general utility of their vehicles. It can also be specified to meet fleet and tender requirements that call for tail lifts with 500kg load handling performance. The new version complements an existing model with 250kg maximum working load.

The latest statistics from the HSE, for the year ending April 2010, expose yet again the need to avoid manual handling and give more credence to calls for wider use of vehicle mounted cranes and other load handling devices. The figures show that across all industries thirty one percent of all fatal, serious and over-three-day injuries during the last reporting year were related to manual handling. This represents 37000 people whose lives have been directly affected.

Thirty one percent of all fatal, serious and over-three-day injuries reported by the HSE for the year ending April 2010 were related to manual handling. A further 30% were caused by slips, trips and falls on the same level and 9% to falls from any height.

Carmarthenshire Tyre Services has installed another Single Wheel Lift from Penny Hydraulics on its latest service vehicle to enable its fitters and engineers to carry out their work without any manual handling or lifting. This is the fifth vehicle operated by the tyre service specialist to be fitted with the handling device. The manufacturer also provides a range of support and maintenance services to ensure legal compliance and operational reliability for the equipment it has supplied.

Many companies are now turning to simpler goods lifts such as the Mezz Lift manufactured by Penny Hydraulics. Robust and built solely for industrial applications, this does not require a floor pit and allows easy access. Its hydraulic control equipment is typically mounted to the side of the installation without the need for a separate motor room. One of the principal limitations of other types of goods lift is therefore avoided this coupled with its fully enclosed, self supporting structure means that it can, if required, be relocated more easily.

The benefits of specifying mechanical load handling on commercial vehicles are generally accepted and understood. In most cases the requirement is to provide employees with assistance to avoid manual handling and remain compliant with health and safety regulations. It is also often possible to change handling processes and introduce efficiency and productivity gains. What is often less clear to many operators are the pros and cons of the different types of load handling equipment. Considerations include the application, loads being handled, the vehicle and where it will operate. In many cases the choice falls between a crane or platform lift.

There are many good reasons for installing a goods lift in a factory, warehouse or retail outlet. For some it is a matter of health and safety to avoid manual handling or carrying items up stairs. For others the aim is to open up previously inaccessible space on a first floor or mezzanine that can then be used for more efficient storage or additional sales space. Once the decision to install a lift has been made the choice of equipment remains and there are a number of potentially important considerations to take into account.

Any responsible employer will recognise the need to provide delivery drivers with the right sort of equipment to do their jobs safely and comply with existing legislation. Safety standards are getting better across industry even if there is still, and probably always will be, room for improvement. The other important consideration is efficiency and this can often be easier to justify in hard commercial terms. With simple handling equipment the driver will be able to work on their own without needing assistance from a colleague and this offers direct benefits in productivity and labour costs.

Penny Hydraulics (IMHX Stand 20B62) focuses on lifts for handling loads safely and efficiently between floors in warehouses, stores and factories at IMHX. The company will also highlight its range of mobile and static tyre presses that are ideal for servicing lift trucks, warehouse trucks and other types of mechanical handling and industrial equipment. All of the company’s extensive range of load handling products are designed and manufactured in the UK to promote efficiency, reduce the risk of personal injury and help operators comply with manual handling regulations.

Southampton based Geolift uses a mobile tyre press manufactured by Penny Hydraulics to service and replace industrial tyres on the materials handling equipment it supplies and maintains for customers throughout the south of England. The company purchased the mobile tyre lift to improve its ability to respond more quickly to customer requirements and enhance its overall service offering.