Description
Top Slings stock wide range of gear jacks up to 100 Tonne. Gear jacks are designed to apply great forces or lift heavy loads. In addition to any specific instructions relating to safe use of the jack issued by the manufacturer, the following points should be observed:
- The floor must be capable of withstand the load that will be imposed on it by the jacks and the operation must be supervised.
- Over-extension is prohibited.
- Packing must can withstand the crushing effect of the load.
- System of instruction and signals should be used to avoid any confusions.
- Level and even surface should be in place with the jack.
- In any circumstances, there shall be no one working or climbing on a load which is support by jacks.
- Never over-extend a jack or allow anyone to reach under a load supported by jacks.
- Good care must be taken to prevent jack kicking out due to sideways loading and ensure operatives do not trapped by the movement of the load in confined spaces.
- Stability may be enhanced by additional measures where independent cylinders and pumps are employed.