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All ArticlesAt RAMS, we’re a family-run business with decades of experience in lifting equipment hire, supply, manufacture, and testing of certified lifting equipment. We understand that downtime costs you money, which is why we offer next-day delivery on selected lifting products, reliable stock availability, and expert technical advice whenever you need it.
Our range includes industry-leading lifting and rigging equipment for construction, engineering, manufacturing, utilities, film production, and rope access professionals. Beyond supply, we also provide bespoke lifting design and fabrication services, delivering custom lifting solutions built to your exact requirements.
To help you stay safe and compliant, RAMS also carries out LOLER inspections, load testing, repairs, and servicing — either onsite or in-house. Whether you need lifting gear hire, new certified lifting products, or specialist lifting support, professionals across the UK trust RAMS for quality, speed, and service you can rely on.
We’re proud to supply a comprehensive range of lifting and rigging equipment from the world’s most trusted brands. Our stock includes premium products from CMCO, REID Lifting, Crosby, Green Pin, Globestock, and Tractel — names recognised across the industry for quality, reliability, and performance.
From chain hoists, slings, and shackles to lifting beams, gantries, and safety systems, we offer certified equipment to suit every lifting application. Whether you’re working on construction sites, industrial facilities, utilities projects, or film and rope access operations, you’ll find everything you need in one place.
Backed by decades of experience and next-day delivery on selected items, RAMS ensures you get the right product, on time, every time — with expert advice to help you choose the safest and most efficient solution for your job.
We make it easy to keep your lifting equipment safe, certified, and fully compliant — without the downtime. Our on-site testing and examination services mean our qualified engineers can come directly to your site anywhere in the UK to carry out LOLER inspections, load testing, and equipment examinations at your convenience.
Whether you operate on a construction site, industrial plant, warehouse, or film set, our mobile team is equipped to test and certify a wide range of lifting and rigging gear, including hoists, slings, shackles, spreader beams, and more.
All inspections are completed in line with the latest LOLER and PUWER regulations, and detailed certification reports are issued promptly for your records. With RAMS, you get fast response times, expert service, and minimal disruption — keeping your operations safe, compliant, and on schedule.
At RAMS , we don’t just supply lifting equipment — we design and manufacture it too. Our in-house engineering and fabrication facilities allow us to create custom lifting solutions tailored precisely to your project’s requirements. From one-off lifting frames and spreader beams to specialist handling attachments, we combine practical experience with precision engineering to deliver safe, reliable, and fully certified results.
Our on-site workshop is fully equipped with advanced welding bays, plasma cutting equipment, lathes, milling machines, and fabrication tools, enabling us to handle everything from concept design and prototype development through to final build and testing.
Whether you need to adapt existing lifting gear or develop a completely bespoke system, our team of skilled engineers and fabricators will work with you every step of the way — ensuring your solution is built to specification, compliant with industry standards, and ready to perform.