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5 reasons Hird is the go-to counterbalance floor crane specialist

40 years of Hird – the lifting team that won’t let you down

<h2>Counterbalance floor cranes are increasingly popular and important in a wide range of industrial sectors – which is why our training course to learn how to use them safely and productively is also in demand.<div class="row"><div class="thirdCol col-md-4"> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="264" height="185" src="https://hird.co.uk/assets/uploads/2022/09/leea_accredited-training-course-hird.jpg" alt="leea_accredited-training-course-hird"></figure> </div> </div><div class="thirdCol col-md-8"> </h2><p></p> <p><strong>This month, our Training Focus looks at the <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/training/leea/counterbalance-floor-crane-leea">LEEA Counterbalance Floor Crane training course</a>.</strong></p> <p>There are a growing range of <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes"><strong>counterbalance floor cranes</strong></a> available, the best of them can be hired from Hird. </p>  </div></div><div class="clearboth"></div><p><strong>For example, the <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes/gml800/">GML800+ counterbalance floor crane</a> can lift up to 800kg to a height of 7.94m.</strong></p><p>The <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes/mfc750k/"><strong>MFC 750K mini floor crane</strong></a> is even more compact yet can be used to lift and carry loads weighing up to 750kg. It can also be quickly assembled and disassembled for use in the most confined space.</p><p></p><h2>Counterbalance floor cranes – key characteristics</h2><ul class="fa-chevron"> <li>Most of them are small cranes that can still lift large loads compared with their own weight and size.</li> <li><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes"><strong>Counterbalance floor cranes</strong></a> are highly compact, so are ideal for lifting in confined spaces.</li> <li>They are often designed to be simple to operate, for example some have manual lifting systems.</li> <li><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes"><strong>Counterbalance floor cranes</strong></a> are often designed to have pick and carry functions to simplify lifting processes and reduce manual handling for loads with relatively low weights.</li> </ul><div class="row"><div class="halfCol col-md-6"> <p><strong>Our <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/training/leea/counterbalance-floor-crane-leea">LEEA Counterbalance Floor Crane Training Course</a> reflects these characteristics.</strong></p> <p>For example, it is open to delegates with no previous experience of using the equipment as well as operators with greater experience who need the appropriate certification or who need refresher training.</p> <p>The course is designed to give delegates important knowledge and teach key practical skills that will allow them to get the most out of using floor cranes, underpinning in-work training and experience.</p>  </div><div class="halfCol col-md-6"> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="400" height="315" src="https://hird.co.uk/assets/uploads/2022/09/Wienold-MFC750K-MFC750Ks.png" alt="Wienold MFC750K - MFC750Ks"><figcaption><strong><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes/mfc750k/">Wienold MFC750K – Counterbalance Floor Crane</a></strong></figcaption></figure> </div> </div></div><div class="clearboth"></div><p></p><h2>Training course basics</h2><p>The <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/training/leea/counterbalance-floor-crane-leea"><strong>LEEA counterbalanced floor cranes course</strong></a> lasts for one day and can be attended by a maximum of three delegates per course.</p><p>The course is held at each of our four training centres, in Redhill, Surrey, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Hull, East Yorkshire and our new operational hub in Halesowen, West Midlands. It can also be held at a client’s workplace, if they have the appropriate facilities.</p><p></p><h2>Counterbalance floor crane training – course content</h2><p><strong>An experienced Hird training instructor takes delegates through a well-structured day of learning, beginning with the legislation associated with <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes">counterbalanced floor cranes</a> and lifting.</strong></p><p>Other topics include an introduction to counterbalance floor cranes, use of crane controls and pre-use operational checks.</p><p>Delegates are instructed in how to operate the counterbalance floor crane both unloaded and loaded and consider key technical and safety issues, such as weight assessment and signalling techniques.</p><p></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes/gml800/"><img loading="lazy" width="988" height="450" src="https://hird.co.uk/assets/uploads/2022/09/wienold_gml800_counterbalance_floor_crane-with_overhead_manipulator.jpg" alt="wienold_gml800_counterbalance_floor_crane-with_overhead_manipulator"></a><figcaption><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes/gml800/"><strong>GML800 Counterbalance Floor Crane</strong></a></figcaption></figure><p></p><div class="hirdy-inner-box"> <h2>LEEA Counterbalance Floor Crane – Content List</h2> <div class="menu-contract-lifting-machine-moving-container"> <ul class="fa-chevron"> <li>Legislation, standards, &amp; guidance</li> <li>Introduction to counterbalance floor cranes</li> <li>Controls</li> <li>Pre-use operational checks</li> <li>Operation of the counterbalance floor crane unloaded and loaded</li> <li>Steering</li> <li>Hydraulic system</li> <li>Weight assessment</li> <li>Signalling technique</li> <li>Lifting equipment</li> <li>Theoretical &amp; practical testing</li> </ul> </div> </div><p></p><h2>Course certification</h2><div class="row"><div class="halfCol col-md-6"> <p><strong>The day of training is completed with a theorical and practical test, both of which delegates must pass to complete the course.</strong></p> <p>Successful delegates receive an LEEA certificate and photo-card valid for five years, after which refresher training will be required for the certification to be renewed.</p> <p></p> <h2>Why select Hird for counterbalance floor crane training</h2> <p><strong>Hird is one of the UK’s leading counterbalance floor crane hire specialists so understands the technology inside out.</strong></p> <p>Our training instructors are drawn from industry, and have spent many years operating cranes themselves, so are best placed to pass on their skills and expertise.</p> <p>Hird prides itself on providing the best training environments, with comfortable, modern training rooms and the best and most modern equipment to practice on.</p>  </div><div class="halfCol col-md-6"> <figure class="wp-block-video aligncenter"><video controls src="https://hird.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/GML800-walkaround-demo-HIRD.mp4"></video></figure>  </div></div><div class="clearboth"></div><p></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/anatomy/anatomy-of-an-mfc750"><img width="981" height="558" src="https://hird.co.uk/assets/uploads/2022/09/Anatomy-of-a-mfc750.png" alt="Anatomy-of-a-mfc750"> 										</a><figcaption><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/anatomy/anatomy-of-an-mfc750"><strong>Anatomy of a Counterbalance Floor Crane</strong></a></figcaption></figure><p></p><h2>Book the course or find out more</h2><p><strong>To find out more about our LEEA counterbalanced floor crane training course, call the Hird training department. Telephone 01482 48196, email <a href="mailto:training@hird.co.uk">training@hird.co.uk</a> or</strong></p><p><a class="button" href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/training">Enquire Online</a></p>a.button, .single-post #page-wrap #content-wrapper .hentry a.button {background: #ffd204;padding: 8px 50px;color: #026db9;border: 1px;white solid;border-radius: 2px;vertical-align: top;position: relative;font-weight: 600;font-size: 15px;display: inline-block;} .hirdy-inner-box {background-color: #fff;border: 2px solid #ffd300;border-radius: 5px;color: #004478;margin-left: 30px!important;padding: 20px;max-width: 80%!important;} </h2>

Training Focus – LEEA Counterbalance Floor Crane

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The counterbalance floor crane is used where no other overhead lifting points are available to help lift and manoeuvre heavy loads.
They can be manual or hydraulic and are found in a number of industrial applications – construction, manufacturing and warehouses. Electric drive versions reduce the manual handling effort significantly.

Hird has established itself as a leading provider of glass handling and glass lifting services in the UK.
We provide a comprehensive range of <a href="http://hird.co.uk/products/glazing-robots"><strong>glazing robots</strong></a>, glass <strong><a href="http://hird.co.uk/products/vacuum-lifters">vacuum lifters</a></strong>, and glass handling accessories, such as <strong><a href="http://hird.co.uk/products/glass-trolleys">glazing trolleys</a></strong>, vacuum cups and glazing slings.
Hird is the UK and Ireland authorised distributor for <strong>Winlet glazing robots</strong>, which are among the most advanced and capable glazing robots available in the UK. They are designed to lift, carry and place glass panels with complete safety and precision.
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