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Britlift helps modular building expert to improve productivity
A leader in offsite manufacturing says it has improved efficiency and safety in its factory after investing in bespoke lifting products from Britlift.
McAvoy is a UK and Ireland market leader in the precision manufacture and delivery of temporary and permanent modular buildings. The company wanted a more effective method of lifting its floor and roof sub-assemblies, which can vary in length from 6m to 12m and weigh up to 3t.
“Previously we were using chains which was not an ideal solution,” said Mark Spruce, design manager at McAvoy. “The lifts were often awkward and time-consuming, and this method involved using a lot of factory space. Ultimately, it was not as efficient as it could be.
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Projected signage is transforming crane safety in UK warehouses and industrial sites by providing a smarter way to mark Safe Operating Zones (SOZs).
A SOZ is established around a crane to keep unauthorised staff away from danger zones, typically covering the full reach of the crane’s arm and a buffer zone. This protects workers from swinging loads or crane parts, prevents risks caused by equipment issues or weather conditions and helps to reduce operational downtime.
While painted and printed signage has been used in the past, projected alternatives from specialists like Projected Image offer a brighter, more durable and ultimately safer solution.
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With LEDs ranging from 4,000 to 20,000 lumens, these projectors operate within all kinds of lighting conditions, ensuring warnings are visible even on concrete, gravel or uneven surfaces – indoors or outdoors – so workers follow vital safety messages.
Plus, with up to 50,000 hours of lamp life, they offer a low-maintenance, long-lasting solution, giving you crisp and clear safety signage for up to five years.
“Due to their high contrast, projected signs stand out and are not affected by dust, grime or gravel. Our projectors are IP65-rated, meaning they are ideal for gritty crane sites. They don’t fade or wear, giving crane operators a long-lasting and cost-effective safety solution for their hazardous work environment,” adds Ian.
A common issue crane operators find is that it can be challenging for safety signage to adapt as cranes move around busy sites.
SOZs must keep up with cranes – and Projected Image advises that their projectors can adapt to the needs of mobile operations.
“Our projectors can be mounted on adjustable fixtures or the cranes themselves, and used alongside sensors or timers to activate when the crane is active. The gobo itself can also easily be switched out with updated safety signage when needed. Not only does this provide a safer solution, but it helps reduce the downtime caused by having to repaint or reapply signage too,” says Ian.
Projected Image are the only business in the UK who supply both powerful, IP-rated LED projectors and the custom gobos which go in them.
“The combination of visibility, flexibility and durability makes projected signage a standout
choice for crane operations. It helps businesses stay HSE compliant, prevent accidents and keep production moving – without the need for constant maintenance,” concludes Ian.
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“We are continuously looking to improve our processes. For lifting, we wanted a method that reduced the amount of space used while further enhancing our safety practices.”
McAvoy turned to Britlift, an expert at designing and manufacturing custom lifting solutions. Britlift worked with McAvoy to create 4m lifting beams, with integrated lifting points located for lifting various sub-assemblies. Britlift also provided pre-assembled lifting chains as well as bespoke lifting plates specifically designed for the loads McAvoy is moving.
“The Britlift beams have made us much more efficient,” added Mark. “They are easy to assembly and disassemble, saving us a considerable amount of time. Lifts now take up less space as well, meaning we can make more productive use of the factory floor space.
“In fact, we have been able to introduce new processes and standard operating procedures based on the Britlift equipment. Standardisation has been good for efficiency, as well as safety.”
McAvoy has been at the forefront of the UK and Ireland’s offsite industry for more than 50 years. The company has delivered more than 10 million square feet of high-quality accommodation across a range of sectors including health, education, and commercial.
“We set high standards for ourselves and expect the same from our suppliers,” said Mark. “Britlift are very easy to work with. They listened to our requirements and worked closely with our engineering team to produce bespoke beams, chains and lifting plates specific to our needs.”
Based in Dorset, UK, Britlift works with a global client base, providing an end-to-end lifting equipment engineering design service including calculations, design, manufacture, certification, and rig design. The qualified mechanical and structural engineers at Britlift will work with the client during the design phase, ensuring the most efficient, effective, safe and suitable solution is engineered, be that a lifting beam or frame, a bespoke handling or lifting tool, complex rig design, or FEA. Its Traditional Modular spreader beam is also available in a variety of standard sizes.
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