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“Toilets need lifting too” is something that we do not hear a lot to be fair. With the forklift becoming the jack of all trades, it is surprising, the amount of attachments that can be fitted to the forklift to enable it to become almost anything that you need. forklift toilet lifterThe loo lifter shown above is just an amusing example of how diverse forklift attachments have become. Please see some other examples below.

Mechanical Grabber

forklift mechanical grabber

Designed to lift, move and release numerous types of block and brick packs safely on a building site or yard. Fully mechanically operated via the forklift (without the driver leaving the safety of his seat) or via an overhead crane / HIAB.

Model Capacity (kg) Weight (kg) C of G (mm) Span (mm) Internal Height (mm) Overall Height (mm) Overall Width (mm) Pad Length (mm)
ISG-5 2000 270 750 600-1130 100-925 1430 1500 1200
ISG-5-60 1500 321 750 410-1185 100-1125 2200 1640 1200

Standard Features

  • External handles for ease of positioning
  • Adjustable internal pack height
  • Profiled hooks for attachment of optional safety net
  • Fully automatic mechanism
  • Segmented interchanged rubber pads
  • Painted bright orange for safety

Fork Mounted Skip Compactor

skip compactor

The Fork Mounted Skip Compactor is designed to achieve optimum skip capacity. Waste is usually deposited into the yard skip and taken away once full. However, in most cases the skip is 30-45 percent full of fresh air. The Skip Compactor significantly reduces this and subsequently reduces the number of collections required and money spent in doing so.

Model Weight (kg) C of G (mm) Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
ISC-1 1000 390 800 1500 320
ISC-2 2000 390 800 1500 600

Standard Features

  • Adjustable height to suit up to 8 foot deep skips
  • Heel pin locking for the safe attachment to forklift truck
  • Robust and sturdy construction
  • Painted bright orange for safety

Operation

  • Position the forks to the correct distance apart to locate into fork pockets.
  • Remove the safety lynch pin and fork pocket heel pins.
  • Drive the forks fully into the fork pockets.
  • Insert fork pocket heel pins directly behind the heel of the fork and attach safety lynch pin into hole provided.
  • Remove Height Adjustment Pin in the main vertical box section to adjust compactor height to suit waste/skip height.
  • Once the desired position is achieved, insert the Adjustment Pin into the aligned holes and attach the safety lynch pin into the hole provided.
  • The attachment is now ready for use.

For more specialized forklift attachments, visit this page, https://merlin-industrial.co.uk/specialized-forklift-attachments/

For forklift attachments like extensions, visit the shop here,https://merlin-industrial.co.uk/product-category/handling-products/forklift-attachments/

For advice and enquiries, please contact Merlin Industrial products Ltd direct.

 

Toilets need lifting too

Introducing the new Black series desking range

Featuring a black leg frame and a black desktop

Black series deskingExcite your senses with Black Series – a new range of all-black desks, with sleek styling and detail at the forefront of its design.

This stunning new desk range comprises a stunning all black desktop, with matching dual colour-coded cable ports and scalloped edging to allow for savvy stowing of accessory and other electronic cables.

Black Series desks are available as leading-edge technology Height Adjustable Desks – with a choice of three leg colour options:

Finishes; All Black, Silver or White finish.

A more traditional look can be achieved with fixed height Cylinder Post Leg

Available in; Black, Brushed Aluminium, Chrome, Silver and White finish.

Black Series Slimline desks are in stock and available to order now, in an expansive choice of 4 sizes and 8 leg options.

Looking for a standard modular desk?

Please visit https://merlin-industrial.co.uk/category/office-canteen-furniture/modular-furniture/

If you would like a desk and storage for the home, please try this link. https://merlin-industrial.co.uk/product-category/furniture/home-office/

Black series desking

Raw material shortages and prices along with increased shipping costs are effecting most if not all suppliers. The message below is from one of the largest furniture manufacturers and suppliers, TC Group and explains the reasons for the current volatility.
I hope this letter finds you in good health and enjoying the significant improvement in the weather after a very wet Spring. So much seems to have happened already in 2021 that I cannot quite believe it is June already!

As the easing of lockdown allows greater freedom of movement and a sense of normality returns, many predict a significant up tick in the economy in H2 of this year. I hope they are right but until that time I must write to you again to update you with the changes in supply routes and raw materials that are stressing our market.

After many, including us, forecasted a reduction in shipping costs post Q2 we now face a further increase well above the forecasted position. Equipment shortages & space issues have all continued and have not been helped by the Suez Canal delays. Last time I wrote to you we took a position that would soften the blow of the changes impacting your prices, unfortunately with this further increase we are unable to do so again.

shipping costs 2021Alongside shipping we continue to receive increases in raw material with changes in steel & plastic the most significant. As steel hits +200% and plastic +150% versus December rates, the impact on cost prices across a range of products is severe.

steel costsFor obvious reasons, we are now forced to revisit our approach and increase catalogue prices. The previous temporary price increase of 5% will remain and a further increase will be applied at an individual product level. The average increase is 7% however this will vary by product. At the source of this decision is the disparity between Asian and European sourced product and the related impact of shipping goods to the UK, alongside the raw material impact that differs by product.

All prices will go live for all orders placed on or after July 19th, 2021.

We also wanted to briefly update you on what is going on within our marketing department at the moment.

We just recently launched our newest Titan product, Arc. Arc has been designed for use within multiple environments and is one of a limited number of products that has been certified to both Parts 1 & 2 of the education standard BS EN 1729, specifying strength, stability, and ergonomic requirements. Arc is also 100% recyclable, fire resistant and antimicrobial. Arc will be available from August 2021.

Within the next few weeks, we will also be releasing our latest Titan Brochure and a new soft seating range.

Raw material shortages and prices