Lifting Chains UK

What Lifting Chains UK does

Lifting Chains UK is a UK-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of industrial lifting and load-securing equipment, operated by Ratchet Straps UK Ltd, a private limited company registered in England and Wales (company number 06825209) from a single headquarters in Lasham, Alton, Hampshire. The company sells Grade 80 (G80) alloy steel lifting chains in 8mm, 10mm, and 13mm thicknesses, complete chain slings in 1–4 leg configurations, load binders and lashing chains, EN13889 / RR-C-271 shackles (0.5–9.5 tonne WLL), and EN 1492 Part 1:2000 polyester webbing slings in simplex, duplex, and round variants. Each sling carries an individually serialised certificate of conformity, and lashing chains maintain a 4:1 breaking-load-to-WLL ratio.

The business model is straightforward unit-sale retail with no subscription or recurring layer: one-time purchases at fixed per-unit or per-metre prices excluding VAT, fulfilled through the liftingchainsuk.co.uk storefront with next-day UK mainland delivery and same-day processing for orders received before 2:00pm. A complementary phone-sales line (0333 2027110) supports custom and bulk requirements, and a bespoke custom-manufacturing service assembles certified G80 chains to specification or supplies individual components for self-build. A parallel storefront, Lifting Slings UK, operates under the same legal entity to segment the product range.

The company serves industrial and construction buyers plus transportation and logistics customers requiring EN 12195-2:2001-compliant cargo securing. Marketing relies on the e-commerce site as the primary bottom-of-funnel channel, supplemented by email inquiries, a Facebook page, and a Twitter profile. Distribution covers the UK (next-day mainland delivery) and EU member states (with VAT applied to goods and delivery). No funding rounds, management team, named enterprise customers, or revenue figures are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Lifting Chains UK

Legal name

Ratchet Straps UK Ltd

Website

https://liftingchainsuk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lifting Chains UK is a UK-based e-commerce retailer operated by Ratchet Straps UK Ltd, selling G80 alloy steel lifting chains, chain slings, shackles, lashing equipment, and polyester webbing slings to industrial, construction, and transport/logistics buyers across the UK and EU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Lifting chains
• Chain slings
• Webbing slings
• Load binders
• Rigging shackles

Headquarters

HQ city

Camberley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time purchase revenue from selling lifting chains, chain slings, load binders, shackles, and webbing slings. Products are sold at fixed unit prices with VAT added. Custom manufactured products available for specific requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lifting Chains UK sells certified G80 grade alloy steel lifting chains, multi-leg chain slings, polyester webbing slings, load binders and lashing chains, and forged shackles through an e-commerce storefront to industrial, construction, and transportation/logistics customers in the UK and EU. The product range spans 8mm, 10mm and 13mm chain thicknesses with working load limits from 0.5 tonne to 11.2 tonne, and includes a custom manufacturing service for non-standard specifications.

Product overview

Lifting Chains UK operates as an e-commerce retailer specializing in lifting and load securing equipment. The core product portfolio centers on G80 grade lifting chains and chain slings in three thickness variants (8mm, 10mm, 13mm), available as complete slings with 1-4 legs or as individual components. Supporting product lines include polyester webbing slings (simplex, duplex, round configurations), load binders and lashing chains, and high-strength shackles. The company also offers custom manufacturing capabilities for bespoke lifting chain configurations. Products are primarily sold through the company's e-commerce platform with next-day UK mainland delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• G80 Lifting Chains Grade 80 alloy steel lifting chains available in 8mm, 10mm, and 13mm thicknesses, quenched and tempered for durability. Used as the primary lifting solution for heavy load applications by industrial and construction buyers.
• G80 Chain Slings Complete lifting chain slings available in 1, 2, 3, or 4-leg configurations with working load limits from 2 to 11.2 tonnes. Configurable with choice of hook types, chain lengths from 1m to 10m, and shortener options.
• G80 Lifting Chain Components Individual G80 chain components including self-locking clevis hooks, self-locking swivel hooks, clevis grab hooks, eye grab hooks, clevis sling hooks with latch, connecting links, master links, and master link assemblies in sizes for 8mm, 10mm, and 13mm chains.
• Load Binders and Lashing Chains Grade 80 alloy steel load binders and lashing chains with black lacquered finish, available in 8mm, 10mm, and 13mm sizes with minimum 4:1 breaking load to WLL ratio. Used for securing loads during transport to EN 12195-2:2001 standards.
• Shackles High-strength alloy bow shackles and D shackles conforming to EN13889 and RR-C-271. Available in capacities from 0.5 tonne to 9.5 tonne WLL, each stamped with a unique serial number.
• Polyester Webbing Slings Polyester webbing slings meeting EN 1492 Part 1:2000 performance requirements with minimum breaking load of 7x WLL. Available in simplex, duplex and round (endless) configurations with WLL from 1 tonne to 50 tonnes. Made from 100% high tenacity polyester and supplied with a certificate of conformity bearing a unique serial number.
• Custom Lifting Chain Manufacturing Custom manufacturing service for lifting chains built to customer specifications. Can produce certified G80 custom lifting chains or supply separate components for customer assembly, suitable for non-standard or out-of-the-ordinary requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum breaking load is 7 times the WLL for webbing slings
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group: Global steel wire rope and synthetic lifting sling manufacturer. Comparable on the industrial lifting materials side, particularly webbing/round slings where Bridon-Bekaert competes alongside Lifting Chains UK's webbing sling range.
• Pewag: Austrian manufacturer of G80/G100 chain and chain slings for industrial lifting. Directly comparable in the G80 lifting chain and chain sling product categories where Lifting Chains UK competes on specification and price.
• Columbus McKinnon: US-headquartered lifting and material-handling product company with chain slings, shackles, and hoists. Comparable on chain sling and shackle categories where Lifting Chains UK distributes, though broader portfolio including hoists and cranes.
• Gunnebo Industries: Global provider of lifting, lashing, and load-securing equipment including chain, shackles, and webbing slings. Comparable across the full product portfolio Lifting Chains UK sells, with overlap on EN 12195-2 lashing and EN 1492 webbing sling categories.
• The Crosby Group: Global leader in lifting and rigging hardware, including shackles, hooks, and chain fittings conforming to EN 13889 and RR-C-271. Comparable as a direct lifting-accessory specialist with overlapping SKU categories (shackles, hooks, fittings) that Lifting Chains UK also distributes.
• Yale Lift (Columbus McKinnon): Lifting equipment brand within Columbus McKinnon covering chain blocks, lever hoists, and lifting accessories. Comparable as a broad lifting-rigging supplier with overlapping chain sling and hook categories.

Direct peers

• Certex Lifting UK: UK-based lifting equipment distributor and manufacturer with chain, wire rope, and webbing sling products. Comparable as a UK-distributed lifting supplier with overlapping product categories and similar B2B/B2C distribution approach.
• SpanSet: Specialist in lashing, lifting, and height-safety equipment including chain and webbing slings. Direct overlap on webbing slings to EN 1492 and lashing chains to EN 12195-2, which are core Lifting Chains UK SKUs.
• Ratchet Straps UK: Trading name of the same legal entity (Ratchet Straps UK Ltd) operating the Lifting Slings UK DBA. Adjacent product line (ratchet straps and lashing) under the same corporate vehicle, effectively a sister offering in cargo-securing equipment.
• William Hackett: UK-based chain sling and lifting component manufacturer with a similar G80 chain sling, lifting component, and load binder range. Closest direct peer given UK market overlap and comparable product specification set.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ukratchetstraps
• Facebookfacebook.com/ratchetstrapsuk.co.uk

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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