Stillages, especially when laden are heavy. Therefore, it’s important that they are moved and transported safely at all times. If you intend to lift your stillages please read the information below. Remember that most of our stillages can be manufactured using castors for improved mobility. Please discuss your stillage requirements with us before placing your order.

Forklift lifting

We recommend that any stillage 2 metres or over (width, depth or height) is manufactured using fork lift pockets (additional cost) for added stability when lifting.

Photo of stillage manufactured with forklift pockets

Crane lifting

Some of our stillages can be manufactured to allow for crane lifting. Please note:

• We insist that all stillages which have been manufactured for crane lifting are individually tested (at additional cost).
• You will be issued testing certificates for each stillage which last for 6 months from the date of issue
• Each stillage has its own testing plate riveted in place, this includes its unique ID number and its testing certificate expiry date
• We do not recommend that our stillages (empty or laden) are lifted using straps
• We recommend that you have a safe lifting policy in place, and that your employees and contractors are trained accordingly
• You should ensure that your stillages are inspected by a competent individual on a regular basis
• Once the testing certificate expires you should not allow your stillages to be lifted by crane. Your stillages should then be re-tested or destroyed