New Bucket Strap set to do the heavy lifting

It came about after an in-depth exploration of demands, collecting data and feedback from people involved in lifting operations, which led to a conclusions on how to enhance the tools and techniques involved in lifting.

The Bucket Strap is made from 100% polyester, a strong durable material which also has many benefits. Fabric slings are much softer and lighter than chain or wire rope. This type of sling can also minimize the damage to items being lifted as it will not scratch or dent the load, neither will it rust or weaken with age and are very cost effective.

The main benefits of Bucket Strap are:

• Strength - can lift heavy load with ease

• Durable - it will not decay as natural fibres do, will not rust as chain slings often do, is resistant to acidic chemicals

• Abrasion and cut resistant - protects load from scratching and denting

• Easy to use - quick to deploy, provides effective and fast way of lifting materials

• Affordable – inexpensive when compared to chain slings

• Economic solution - low cost but long service

• Sustainable - due to longevity reduces harm to environment

• Lightweight and easily portable

“Over the last few years there has been a massive adoption of using safety decking over traditional birdcages, this has mainly been led by developers on new build sites who are requesting it as part of the tender process.

The system requires much less labour to install which means payback on investment is achieved quickly, there is a saving of at least £10 per m2.”

Ty Wilson: G-DECK, Sales Director

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Whilst developing the Bucket Strap, Focus Factory also tried to tackle the issue of pulling buckets on a rope by attaching the line to the bucket handles, a practice that should never take place as bucket handles are not Safe Working Load tested. Making it an unsafe lifting method that poses a great risk to those involved in lifting operations.

The Bucket Strap creates a faster and safer alternative to traditional handling and makes it easier to balance the load.