Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices

Handling Concepts' Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices

Companies across the world need safe and effective ways to handle anything from delicate materials to bulk loads. Below-the-hook lifting devices are one of the most popular tools for these tasks. Industries across every sector with challenging manual handling tasks use them to improve the health and safety of their workers, as well as their productivity.

You can rely on 30 years of experience with Handling Concepts to help you find the best material handling methods for your components, ready to supply you with quality products, top-notch support, and a committed team of experts. You can benefit from an extensive range of products that have been used in many industries, like manufacturing and yellow goods.

Contact Handling Concepts today to discuss your below-the-hook lifting device requirements.

Handling Concepts' Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices

Companies across the world need safe and effective ways to handle anything from delicate materials to bulk loads. Below-the-hook lifting devices are one of the most popular tools for these tasks. Industries across every sector with challenging manual handling tasks use them to improve the health and safety of their workers, as well as their productivity.

You can rely on over 25 years of experience with Handling Concepts to help you find the best material handling methods for your components, ready to supply you with quality products, top-notch support, and a committed team of experts. You can benefit from an extensive range of products that have been used in many industries, like manufacturing and yellow goods.

Contact Handling Concepts today to discuss your below-the-hook lifting device requirements.

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What Do Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices Do?

Below-the-hook lifting devices are important attachments that facilitate the efficient and safe transportation of various loads. They increase the versatility of traditional overhead cranes and manipulators by providing a wide range of outcomes tailored to individual applications.

Grippers are a type of below-the-hook lifting device that can grip, lift, and rotate a load. They are used in all industries, particularly for assembly lines, as they allow workers to move items efficiently, easily, and without concern of injury.

As part of a full turnkey solution, below-the-hook lifting devices can be equipped with hoists, light crane systems, or industrial manipulators, creating an adaptable solution for many industries. They are also a cost-effective solution. Below-the-hook lifting devices are low maintenance, and regular servicing further reduces downtime and disruption. Multiple below-the-hook lifting devices can be provided, including manual clamps, pneumatic grippers, and scissor grab grippers.

Why Are Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices Used?

Below-the-hook lifting devices can help increase productivity while offering a low-cost. From the below, do any of these concern you in your current workplace?  

  • Products are heavier than 10kg
  • Products need to be moved regularly from one location to another
  • Product locations are not easily accessible for workers
  • Tasks are becoming more difficult for workers
  • Workers are performing repetitive tasks daily
  • There is an increase in backaches, sore joints, and other injuries
  • Efficiency is not as high as it could be

 

If you have any of the above issues in your working environment, you will benefit from investing in a materials handling solution. You will have access to expert engineers that are passionate about helping you improve the health and safety of your workers.

You can depend on outstanding, professional customer service from a team who will understand your requirements and recommend a solution that fits your needs and constraints.

Why Are Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices Used?

Below-the-hook lifting devices can help increase productivity while offering a low-cost. From the below, do any of these concern you in your current workplace?  

  • Products are heavier than 10kg
  • Products need to be moved regularly from one location to another
  • Product locations are not easily accessible for workers
  • Tasks are becoming more difficult for workers
  • Workers are performing repetitive tasks daily
  • There is an increase in backaches, sore joints, and other injuries
  • Efficiency is not as high as it could be


If you have any of the above issues in your working environment, you will benefit from investing in a materials handling solution. You will have access to expert engineers that are passionate about helping you improve the health and safety of your workers.

You can depend on outstanding, professional customer service from a team who will understand your requirements and recommend a solution that fits your needs and constraints.

Handling Concepts' Below-the-Hook Lifting Device Solutions

You will benefit from a collaborative and innovative approach to find your below-the-hook lifting device solution. Enjoy a comprehensive and reliable service, focussed on safety, quality, and performance.

With access to a range of Handling Concepts’ below-the-hook lifting devices, your exact specifications will provide you with a tailored solution, and a choice of extensive options.

Hydraulic Grippers Side View

Hydraulic Grippers

Hydraulic grippers are heavy-duty lifting devices that can apply the force required to handle heavy components. For manual handling problems that require very high loads to be supported and manipulated, hydraulic grippers are the go-to lifting device.

Hydraulic grippers are used when an extensive amount of force is required to lift and manipulate a load. They are ideal for work environments with tight space restrictions that need a high-power solution.

Handling Concepts' Manual Clamp Grippers Material Handling Equipment Solution

Manual Clamp Grippers

Manual clamp grippers require no power or air supply and are manually activated. They offer a safer, faster, and simpler alternative to powered clamps. This makes them a cost-effective solution to manual handling problems.

Manual control is often chosen, so that operation remains simple and time efficient. The solid design and single operator control provide a safe lifting experience.

Pneumatic Grippers Jaws

Pneumatic Grippers

Pneumatic grippers are compact but powerful below-the-hook devices capable of lifting almost any load. Many work environments already have an air supply available to use. Therefore, pneumatic grippers are often favoured by businesses as part of the lifting solution is already in place.

The ergonomic design of pneumatic grippers can be used for a wide range of applications. They have exceptional versatility, flexibility, and easy-to-use controls.

Scissor Grab Grippers gripping component

Scissor Grab Grippers

Scissor grab grippers, also known as scissor clamps, scissor lifts or scissor lifting clamps, are below-the-hook lifting devices designed to grab and lift heavy components. A simple but effective lifting device, scissor grab grippers are low maintenance, which reduces the risk of breakdowns and downtime.

The weight of the load being handled pulls the gripper’s jaws closed, creating a self-locking mechanism. This means the gripper can grab and lift components by establishing its own grip force.

Turning Grippers Side View

Turning Grippers

Turning grippers are robust lifting devices used to lift, grab, and rotate components during assembly. They have a unique design that allows them to grip components with ease. Turning grippers feature a simple control panel that can be used by a single operator.

These below-the-hook lifting devices can have a variety of safe working loads. They can lift loads that are too heavy for a worker to handle.

Hydraulic Grippers

Hydraulic grippers are heavy-duty lifting devices that can apply the force required to handle heavy components. For manual handling problems that require very high loads to be supported and manipulated, hydraulic grippers are the go-to lifting device.

Hydraulic grippers are used when an extensive amount of force is required to lift and manipulate a load. They are ideal for work environments with tight space restrictions that need a high-power solution.

Manual Clamp Grippers

Manual clamp grippers require no power or air supply and are manually activated. They offer a safer, faster, and simpler alternative to powered clamps. This makes them a cost-effective solution to manual handling problems.

Manual control is often chosen, so that operation remains simple and time efficient. The solid design and single operator control provide a safe lifting experience.

Pneumatic Grippers

Pneumatic grippers are compact but powerful below-the-hook devices capable of lifting almost any load. Many work environments already have an air supply available to use. Therefore, pneumatic grippers are often favoured by businesses as part of the lifting solution is already in place.

The ergonomic design of pneumatic grippers can be used for a wide range of applications. They have exceptional versatility, flexibility, and easy-to-use controls.

Scissor Grab Grippers

Scissor grab grippers, also known as scissor clamps, scissor lifts or scissor lifting clamps, are below-the-hook lifting devices designed to grab and lift heavy components. A simple but effective lifting device, scissor grab grippers are low maintenance, which reduces the risk of breakdowns and downtime.

The weight of the load being handled pulls the gripper’s jaws closed, creating a self-locking mechanism. This means the gripper can grab and lift components by establishing its own grip force.

Turning Grippers

Turning grippers are robust lifting devices used to lift, grab, and rotate components during assembly. They have a unique design that allows them to grip components with ease. Turning grippers feature a simple control panel that can be used by a single operator.

These below-the-hook lifting devices can have a variety of safe working loads. They can lift loads that are too heavy for a worker to handle.

If you need a material handling solution and are interested in exploring how Handling Concepts’ below-the-hook lifting devices will work for you, contact us today and remove your handling headache.  

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Phone: +44 (0) 1527 570 900

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