MANUFACTURE INSPECTION SUPPLY TEST REPAIR FALL PROTECTION TRAINING

LIFTING & TESTING

Providing practical & theoretical knowledge and

experience of lifting equipment to industry
Welcome...

Our premises at Hull

The Towne group of company’s have been manufacturers, Towne Lifting and Testing is committed to ensuring you are

suppliers and installers of quality lifting and securing supplied with quality equipment at the right price and that

equipment in the north of England since the 1940’s. Initially the equipment is suitable and fit for purpose. We also

serving the trawler industry in Hull. The company has grown believe our responsibilities extend much further, our

in both reputation and stature and now also has branches mission is to support you in keeping your equipment well

in Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Fleetwood, providing maintained and safe for use at all times, assisting you to

expertise in a wide range of lifting equipment products and meet the statutory requirements for thorough examinations

associated services to all sectors of industry. called for by the LOLER Regulations.

Our fully qualified engineers are able to carry out statutory

detailed thorough examinations of all your lifting equipment

backed up, if required, by non-destructive and load testing.

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 Our modern workshops are fully fitted with calibrated

testing facilities (up to 200 te) and examination equipment to

ensure our customers have complete peace of mind, happy

in the knowledge that free advice on all lifting equipment

matters is just a phone call away.

Our site service teams carry out repairs, re-roping of cranes,

load testing, NDT, installations, maintenance, specialist lifts

and modifications to all areas of industry.

We are approved distributors for worldwide companies such

as Crosby Europe, Kuplex, Camlok, Gunnebo, Morris

Material Handling, Tractel UK, Yale Industrial Products,

English Braids, William Hackett, Pfaff, Walker Magnetics and

Bridon Ropes

The company is
accredited to ISO
9001:2000 Quality

Yale
®
Management

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Load Testing

All our branches are equipped with load testing machines,

the largest of which can provide a 200 tonne tensile load
force, enabling us to carry out verification load tests, where
required, on equipment undergoing “thorough
examination”. The test beds are also used to carry out
destruction tests on prototypes in order to verify design
calculations and minimum breaking loads, and for
information to be recorded in technical registers.

Our site service teams have a large stock of test weights,

which together with Load Cell Indicators, are used for
carrying out dynamic load tests on all types of cranes,
derricks, lifting beams and structures. Alternatively they may
use water bags or hydraulic jacking rigs to provide the
required load force.

These tests are backed up, where required, with

non–destructive testing such as Magnetic Particle
Inspection.

All our testing machines and load cells are independently

calibrated by a third party.

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 Crane Maintenance and Re-roping

Derricks, Lifeboats and Davits, Mooring and Anchor Winches,

MOD Vehicles, Vehicle Mounted Cranes, Over Head Travelling
Cranes and Winches etc.

Our Engineers are fully mobile each having a modern

van/pickup and are fully equipped with tools and equipment
to travel around the U.K.

Our experienced and highly qualified service engineers are

able to provide on-site examinations, repairs, testing,
installation, fitting, fabrication, welding and modifications to all
types of lifting equipment and portable equipment. We can
also supply specialist labour to carry out rigging work,
installation or removal of machinery and equipment.

We carry out routine maintenance and re-roping of many

types of cranes and material handling machines to all sectors
of industry. Our experience covers, Dock Side Cranes, Ships

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Fabrications

Towne Engineers are able to fabricate, install, and

commission a wide range of crane and runway structures,

swing jibs, lifting / spreader beams, lifting clamps and jigs,

fork truck attachments and A frames etc.

Lifting and Spreader Beams

• Built to meet the customers specified requirements and

environments.

• Tested and Certified to current regulations.

• Supplied with full lifting accessories where required.

Swing Jib Cranes

Swing Jib cranes offer a cost effective solution to areas

where access is difficult with other types of cranes, or above

machinery where only small lifting radii are required and

can be either wall mounted, free standing, overbraced or

underbraced. Slewing radius can be fixed or rotate up to 360º.

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 Material Handling
Pioneer Pallet Trucks
The Pioneer pallet truck will lift loads up
to 2000kg from a minimum height of
74mm to a maximum of 190mm and is
available in various fork widths and
lengths to meet the requirements of
virtually all applications.
Pioneer Hi-Lift Truck
The Hi-Lift Truck lifts loads up to 1000kg
from a minimum height of 90mm to
maximum height of 800mm and can be
used to assist in loading a van or used as
a worktable.
Pioneer Trolley Lift
With its hydraulic power the trolley lift
enables the operator to handle a wide
variety of loads up to 2000kg with minimum
effort. The platform has an area of 380 x
380mm and an arm with a reach of 240mm
and they can be quickly interchanged. The
large diameter wheels make movement easy and the
retractable and compensating casters ensure positive steering
and controlled manoeuvring of the load.
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Pakrol Skates and Trolley Skates
Designed for manually moving heavy and
rigid loads the Pakrol Skates have a robust
frame and need minimum maintenance.
The load plate has thrust bearings
and all models have a handle to
facilitate transportation. Available
from 8te to 20te.
Hydrofor Hydraulic Toe Jacks
A hydraulic bottle jack for a wide range
of applications with a casing moulded
from a single block and a stable steel base
plate. The lifting toe rotates 360º around the
column and the lowering speed can be
controlled including an instant stop.
A wide range of other equipment is available to assist
you no matter what your material handling needs, such
as drum carriers, crane forks, mechanical jacks etc. We
are happy to advise and assist you to find a solution.
Chains

Towne Lifting and Testing is an authorised distributor for Parsons

Chain Company, the manufacturer of the British made Kuplex 8
+ 10 chain system.

6 8 1.12 1.6 1.12 2.36 1.7 1.8

The dual system with its enhanced wear and fatigue properties 7 8 1.5 2.12 1.5 3.15 2.24 2.5
7 10 2 2.8 2 4.2 3 3.2
has long been the market leader for alloy chain slings to BS EN 8 8 2 2.8 2 4.2 3 3.2
10 8 3.15 4.25 3.15 6.7 4.75 5
818-4. 10 10 4 5.6 4 8.4 6 6.4
13 8 5.3 7.5 5.3 11.2 8 8.5
13 10 6.7 9.5 6.7 14 10 10.7
With chain and components stocked from 6mm—32mm we can 16 8 8 11.2 8 17 11.8 12.5
16 10 10 14 10 21.2 15 16
offer a quick and versatile solution to your slinging requirements. 19 8 11.2 16 11.2 23.6 17 18
19 10 14 20 14 30 21 22.4
23 8 16 23.6 16 35.5 25 26.5
23 10 21 29.5 21 44 31.5 33.5
We can assemble slings with one, two, three or four legs, with or 23 8 21.2 30 21.2 45 31.5 33.5
26 10 27 38 27 57 40 43
without shortening clutches and terminating with a wide variety 32 8 31.5 45 31.5 67 47.5 50
32 10 40 56 40 85 60 65
of hook options, ranging in SWL from 1te to 85te. We can also
supply a range of special purpose slings.

KHN L KHX C KHX E KHX S KC N KF N KHW KDN N KDL N KSS N KCL KS N TL

Our staff can give you help and assistance in choosing the right
sling for your requirements.

Towne Lifting and Testing are approved distributors for the innovative

grade 100 all-inclusive Grabiq chain sling system produced by

Gunnebo, as well as being stockists for Hacketts, Crosby, Pewag and

RUD chain systems.

All equipment is assembled at our premises by our qualified lifting

engineers.

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 Shackles

From 250kg - 1000 tonne SWL Towne Lifting and Testing carry Steel Shackles. All our branches keep a wide range of

a large stock of Shackles. We keep a full range of US Fed. Spec. manufactuers shackles such as Crosby, Green Pin Alloy

Alloy Steel, High Tensile Steel and Commercial standard Mild Shackles and High Tensile Shackles.

G-209 S-209 G-210 S-210 G-2130 S-2130 G-2150 S-2150 Green Pin Shackles High Tensile
Screw pin anchor Screw pin chain Bolt-type anchor Bolt-type chain shackles An Economy Range of Full Range of High Tesile
shackles meet the shackles meet the shackles meet the meet the performance Dee & Bow Shackles shackles both dee and
performance performance performance requirements of Federal both in screw and bolt bow in screw and bolt
requirements of Federal requirements of Federal requirements of Federal Specification RR-C-271D type and conform to US type pins.
Specification RR-C-271D Specification RR-C-271D Specification RR-C-271D Type IVB, Grade A, Federal Specifications.
Type IVA, Grade A, Type IVB, Grade A, Type IVA, Grade A, Class 3.
Class 2. Class 2. Class 3.

Eyebolts

Towne Lifting and Testing carry a full range of British Standard (BS), European

Standard (DIN) and Commercial Pattern Eyebolts, Eyenuts and Bownuts in stock at

all branches. Available from: 6mm (1/4") Up to: 76mm (3") dia. These items can be

supplied with Working Loads up to 25 tonnes. There are many different styles of each

product available and variations can be supplied to customer's specific requirements

i.e. Long Shank Lengths, Large Eye Dimensions, Galvanised, Sheradized, Tested and

Untested. We also stock RUD Lifting Points in alloy steel, variants of which have swivel

capabilities for self alignment.

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Hoists
Yale Hoists are designed with practicality, endurance and safety
in mind and ensure that whichever Yale Hoisting Product you
choose, you can be assured of buying the best !
Hand Chain Hoist Model VS
Capacities 500 - 20,000 kg
The robust all-steel construction has
roller or ball bearings fitted to all
rotating components. This reduces
friction and increases efficiency. The hoist
is epoxy resin coated as standard.
Features
The hand chain cover with special slots
and the optimal design of the hand
chain wheel prevent the hand chain
from blocking and derailing. Hardened load chain sheave with
four precision machined pockets. Two guide rollers and one
chain stripper ensure accurate alignment of the load chain over
the load sheave. All brake components are manufactured from
high quality materials and are zinc plated and chromalized for
added corrosion protection.
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Yale
®
Pul-Lift® C85 - With Roller Chain
Capacities 750 - 10,000 kg
Enclosed housing with housing cover,
handlever and lower block made from high
tensile white malleable cast iron for overall
rugged construction.
The roller chain sprocket is made from heat
treated chromium-molybdenum steel with
precision machined teeth to ensure smooth
chain movement.
The graphite cast iron load sheave for the link chain has
precision machined chain pockets for accurate fit and durability
of the load chain.
Model CPE with Suspension Hook
Capacities 1,600 - 10,000 kg
Model CPE with Integral Trolley
Capacities 1,600 - 10,000 kg
The CPE series is a range of high quality products for
professional applications. They are highly efficient and
engineered for a long working life.
The hoists are composed of three main component parts
which makes service easy and inexpensive.
 Clamps

Towne Lifting and Testing are authorised distributors and

repairers of Camlok Lifting Clamps, which is the world
renowned manufacturer of below the hook lifting equipment
in the UK, for the steel fabrication, construction and rail
industries. Camlok Clamps are used in factories, docks and
harbours to lift plate, beams, rail and other sections. To
complement the vast array of clamps, Camlok also
manufacture scissor grabs, C hooks, tripods and forks. Their
products lift everything from containers to sheet piles and are
all available from Towne Lifting and Testing.

Yale
®

Hydraulic Jacks

A huge range of top quality products for general lifting, pushing,

pulling moving and supporting of loads.

• Cylinder capacities from 5t – 1000t

• Hand pumps and power jacks up to 700bar
• Claw jacks and heavy jacking systems
• Puller sets up to 50t

The Range of cylinders includes: universal, single acting, double

acting, low profile, flat, hollow, pull and high tonnage cylinders.
We also offer a full range of electric, air, petrol and hydraulic
power packs, pumps, hoses and every possible accessory you
could need.

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Wire Ropes Fibre Ropes

Our Time Served Riggers have supplied wire ropes for over 50 Due to our historical links with Hull’s trawler industry, our
years, each rigger has the ability to splice any size of wire rope, riggers have over 50 years experience in wire and fibre rope
re-rope cranes and winches and machine press wires in-house up work. Our time served riggers can perform a variety of hand
to 52mm dia with a variety of end fittings to suit customers needs. splicing activities to suit the needs of our customers, from hand
splicing mooring ropes to complex rigging on yachts. Our
This enables us to supply the most suitable rope to each of our
riggers have the skills required to ensure any rigging project can
customers. The following ropes are part of our standard
be fulfilled.
programme, please send us your enquiry even if you don't find
the products you need on this list:
Distributors for English Braids and Bridon Ropes we have
Standard ropes
strong links with the rope works industry. We can supply
6x7, 6x19, 6x24, 6x19s, 6x19 fi (fi = galvanized for
almost any type of fibre rope for marine, industrial, agriculture
the fishing industry) (6x25), 6x36, 8x19 fi (8x25), 8x36, 18x7,
and yachting purposes.
37x7 with diameters ranging up to 78 mm.
Special thick-wire
Robust designs for the fishing industry, as well as 3-strand
ropes. Strands 1x7, 1x19, 1x37, 1x61, 1x91, up to 40 mm
We supply these ropes ungalvanized or galvanized, of stainless
steel 1.4401 or of special materials.

For the fishing industry, we supply ropes with heavily

galvanized wires; GALFAN-coated wires are also used. Ropes
with fibre or steel core; in cross or equal lay finish
manufactured with normal or compacted strands.
Non-rotating special wire ropes Soliflex and Triflex also
available in stainless steel.

For onboard cranes, there are a variety of 4-strand ropes

available.

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 Webbing Lifting / Lashing Cargo Securing

Our riggers are all fully qualified and have over 40 years
experience in lashing and securing all types of cargo on vessels
throughout the world. Working to the code of Safe Practice for
Cargo Stowage, our riggers can secure your goods in the safest
possible manner giving a shipping line, underwriters, or shipper,
satisfaction that their goods are safely and professionally
secured.

Towne Lifting and Testing encompass its own facilities to

manufacture webbing slings and lashing equipment. This
enables us to produce slings and associated products to
customer requirements and short working times. We stock a
large range of Duplex and Simplex webbing slings, round slings
and lashing equipment to satisfy any customers needs.

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Fall Protection

The single biggest risk to life within the construction industry is The Blocfor range of retractable lifelines allows freedom of
falling from height. Legislation insists upon employer’s ensuring movement when working at height and are available in various
employees are properly protected. lengths in both wire and webbing.

Towne Lifting and Testing are approved distributors of the Tractel As a leading distributor for Tractel Height Safety Equipment we
are fully authorised to carry out repairs and maintenance on all
range of height safety equipment, with a variety of temporary or
Tractel products, and are approved installers of the Tractel
permanent products to suit all working applications. We can
Travsafe Horizontal Lifeline System.
advise you on the right equipment for the job, whether your
requirements are for fall restraint, fall arrest or work positioning.

We stock a wide range of full body harnesses, from general

purpose through to specialist harnesses for Riggers, Linesmen,
Arborists etc, with a vast range of fall arrest or work positioning
lanyards and connectors.

Lifting Magnets

Walker Magnetics has acquired an international reputation as the leader in the field of magnetic technology.
Its products for work holding, lifting and material handling are sold globally.

State of the art, permanent, battery powered and electro-magnetic models with high energy Neodymium
magnets are available, giving tremendous lifting capacity for traditionally awkward loads such as steel plate,
slabs and pipes etc.

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 Training Solutions

The movement of materials and equipment around the work

place is central to most organizations operations. Many
hazardous procedures are involved in the slinging and lifting of
loads.

With the legal and insurance problems forever being elevated in

importance it is even more vital today to ensure that the correct
equipment is selected, used safely, examined and that lifting
operations are controlled properly.

Briefly the types of courses offered are :-

Above all, it is critical that all personnel involved in the slinging
and lifting of loads are trained and fully conversant with safe
systems of work and slinging techniques necessary. In addition,
that they are up to date with current safety legislation and safety
regulations.
Towne Lifting and Testing offer a comprehensive training
programme, which can be adapted to suit your needs and
equipment.
The courses can be carried out at your premises keeping costs
and down times to a minimum. Alternatively courses can be run
from our training facilities located at Hull or Middlesbrough.
• Safe Lifting And Slinging Practices
• Overhead Travelling Cranes
• Lifting Gear Inspection and Control
• Manual Handling
• Working At Height / Fall Protection
• IOSH Safety Passports
• Managing Safely
The use of videos and practical training are used throughout the
sessions and successful candidates are issued with certificates of
competence.
If you require any further information on training courses or
have any lifting and slinging problems, please contact us.

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 Pennine Avenue
North Tees Industrial Estate
Portrack
Stockton-On-Tees
TS18 2RJ
Telephone 01642 611035
LIFTING & TESTING Fax 01642 611036

19 Wiltshire Road
Dairycoates Industrial Estate
Hull
HU4 6PA
Telephone 01482 572121
Fax 01482 504730

Pelaw Industrial Estate

Green Lane
Pelaw
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear NE10 0UW
Telephone 0191 469 7116
Fax 0191 469 1586

info@towne.co.uk
www.towne.co.uk

Registered in England: 1951 502473