Technical & Heavy Lifting Services
Specialist lift and shift solutions for complex industrial machinery moves.
We provide the expertise and industrial lifting equipment to handle the most challenging lift and shift projects, from moving individual machines in confined spaces to relocating entire production lines.
Precision Engineering for Complex Lifts
Complex, technical and heavy machinery moving requires meticulous planning and the selection of the right equipment. As a specialist lifting company, Ainscough Industrial Services has the expertise to execute safe, efficient lift and shift operations with minimal disruption to your site.
Whether you are dealing with a restricted footprint, a live production environment, or a load weighing hundreds of tonnes, our team selects the optimal specialist lifting equipment to overcome every challenge. We risk-assess every project with the highest standards of due diligence, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Our Technical Lifting Capabilities
Hydraulic Gantry Services
Our Megalift hydraulic gantry systems are the ideal solution for lifting heavy equipment in confined spaces or areas with restricted access. This versatile industrial lifting equipment allows us to lift, lower, turn, tilt and traverse loads up to 1,000 tonnes without the need for large cranes, often avoiding the cost and disruption of dismantling roofs or steelwork.
Jacking & Skating
For precision positioning of heavy loads, our jacking and skating systems provide controlled movement in any direction. This technique is perfect for manoeuvring machinery into tight spaces or accurately placing equipment during installation.
Contract Lifting & Crane Hire
For projects requiring mobile lifting solutions, we offer a comprehensive contract lifting service. Our fleet includes all-electric pick-and-carry cranes (such as the JMG MC160 and Valla 120E), Versa-Lift trucks and a range of mobile cranes, all operated by our fully certified teams.
Heavy Lifting in Confined Spaces – The Power of Hydraulic Gantries
Our hydraulic gantry services provide the ideal lift-and-shift equipment for projects with a restricted footprint or congested locations. This equipment allows us to perform heavy machinery-moving tasks with a small footprint, working around any access restrictions or operational requirements.
Our Megalift Hydraulic Gantry Fleet:
- JS40, JS100, JS400 A&B & JS1000 – High-capacity systems equipped with non-return valves for complete stability and safety. Can be run on either diesel or gas.
- JS450 & JS130 – Models featuring safety cam lock-offs for safe and efficient lifting, running on gas only.
Using hydraulic gantries often makes the lift safer, simpler, faster and more cost-effective than traditional methods. It is the preferred choice for lifting heavy equipment in industrial environments with limited access.
Expert Teams for Critical Lifts
The most sophisticated specialist lifting equipment is only as good as the team operating it. Our projects are led by experienced managers and delivered by fully trained professionals, including:
- SSSTS-trained Foremen
- Qualified Riggers
- HGV Class 1 & 2 Drivers
- Crane Operators
- Fully Certified Slinger Signallers & Banksmen
- Appointed Persons
This ensures that every lift-and-shift project, regardless of size or complexity, is executed safely, on time and to the highest standards.
Our Approach to Technical Lifts
Consultation & Planning
We assess your project requirements, site constraints and load characteristics.
Equipment Selection
We specify the optimal industrial lifting equipment, whether hydraulic gantries, jacking systems, or cranes, for the job.
Risk Assessment
We conduct thorough risk assessments and develop detailed method statements (RAMS) to ensure complete safety.
Execution
Our certified team performs the heavy lifting services with precision, whether it's a single machine moving task or a complex multi-lift project.
Completion
We ensure your assets are safely positioned, ready for the next phase of installation or relocation.
Integrated Lifting Solutions
Our lifting services are often a critical component of larger projects. We seamlessly integrate our technical lifting capabilities with our other industrial services:
- Machinery Installation and Relocation
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Transport & Logistics
- CDM & Project Management
Ready to Plan Your Complex Lift?
From contract lifting for a single machine to a full-scale plant relocation requiring 1,000-tonne hydraulic gantries, our team is ready to provide a safe and efficient solution.
Why Choose Our Consulting Services?
AIS’s culture isn’t just a set of words on a page; it’s the very foundation of how we operate. We’re deeply proud of the people-first environment we’ve cultivated across the AIS Group.
It’s about more than just policies; it’s about genuine care for our team’s well-being, continuous investment in their development, and a steadfast commitment to transparent communication. We believe in doing business with integrity, ensuring every interaction, whether with our staff, clients, or partners, is rooted in fairness and responsibility.
Our core values aren’t just ideals; they’re the guiding principles that shape our daily actions:
ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL:
We champion collaborative teamwork across all disciplines and with our clients because we know that together, we achieve more.
STRAIGHTFORWARD SOLUTIONS:
We cut through the complexity with a no-nonsense approach, prioritising clarity and simplicity in everything we do.
UNWAVERING COMMITMENT:
We're 100% dedicated to delivering on our promises, ensuring every job is done right and on time, every time.
PRECISION MATTERS:
We understand that attention to detail is paramount, underpinning both safety and quality in all our operations.
DEDICATED EFFORT:
We believe in hard work, and going the extra mile to ensure every promise is kept and every project milestone is met.
INTEGRITY AT OUR CORE
We operate with unwavering integrity, treating our team, clients, and partners with fairness and respect.
STRAIGHTFORWARD SOLUTIONS:
We cut through the complexity with a no-nonsense approach, prioritising clarity and simplicity in everything we do.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY:
We recognise our duty to protect the planet, striving to increase recycling and reduce our carbon footprint in all operations.
We believe these values are essential, not just for business success, but to create a positive influence on our industry and the world around us.
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