Harold Potter Ltd

12/06/2026

One of the biggest challenges that businesses face is discovering that a critical crane spare part is on a long delivery lead time. In some cases, manufacturers may quote several weeks or even months before replacement crane parts become available. 🚛 🏗️

So, what happens if your crane parts are on a long delivery and your business needs them urgently?

At Harold Potter, we hold extensive stocks of obsolete crane spares that can significantly reduce downtime when replacement parts are difficult to obtain. 💡

Our latest article as part of our growing 'Crane Guides' section on our website (https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/) covers the issue surrounding long delivery and hard to source crane parts.

The article covers:

✅ Why some parts are difficult to obtain

✅ What do when you need parts urgently

✅ Can old parts still be found

✅ Harold Potter's extensive stock of crane parts

✅ How to reduce risk of downtime in the future

You can read the full article here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/crane-guides/what-if-my-crane-parts-are-on-a-long-delivery-solutions-for-urgent-crane-repairs/

10/06/2026

What happens if your crane loses power? ⚡

It's a question we're asked, and one that many businesses don't think about until it happens.

While modern overhead cranes are typically powered by electric hoists and remote controls, manual chain-operated systems still have an important role to play. From backup lifting solutions to sites with limited power availability, manual cranes offer a simple and reliable way to keep loads moving.

Our latest guide explores how manual overhead cranes work, where they're used, and what options are available when electrical power isn't an option.

The article covers:

✅ What a manual chain hoist is

✅ How the crane works with a manual hoist

✅ FAQ's surrounding manual chain cranes

and more.

Read the full article here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/crane-guides/what-happens-if-you-have-no-power-understanding-manual-crane-operation/

08/06/2026

Case Study | Aburnets | Overhead Crane

This recent project was for Aburnets in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The project was a design and install of a 3.2T Safe Working Load Overhead Crane. The crane was engineered to fit in the existing building structure at Aburnets' factory. The crane will be used for the lifting of beams and the manufacturing of hair nets.

You can see more photos and the customer testimonial for this project here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/case-studies/3-2t-overhead-crane-aburnets-ilkeston/

05/06/2026

Case Study | Garmendale Engineering | Overhead Cranes

This project was for Garmendale Engineering in Ilkeston. We installed two Overhead Cranes. One being 7.5T SWL and the other a 8.5T SWL. These cranes were engineered to fit inside existing properties with full design of the track, rails, and crane system.

You can see more on our 'Case Studies' section on our website or click this link - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/case-studies/7-5t-8-5t-overhead-cranes-garmendale-ilkeston/

03/06/2026

We recently paid a visit to the Vistry Group in Coalville to see the cranes we have supplied, in action! We supplied one Electric Overhead Crane with two hoists, extended two existing Overhead Cranes, and re-positioned a Swing Jib Crane, all of which are used to lift timber frames, in the housing industry. 🏗️ 🏠

Harold Potter designed, drew, and manufactured the crane systems, load tested and certified the cranes to ensure compliance.

Please see the images in this post!

If you would like to contact us about an existing or new crane project, click here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/contact-us/

29/05/2026

Adding to our growing list of guides on our 'Crane Guides' section on our website ( https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/crane-guides/ ), our latest guide provides an insight to Goliath Cranes. This follows our recent Goliath Crane installation at JRL Trent Precast in Skelmersdale, which we have shared photos of the main beam during the transportation process just a few days ago.

The Goliath Crane Guide covers:

✅ What a Goliath Crane is

✅ How a Goliath Crane operates

✅ Goliath vs Overhead Crane difference

✅ Goliath vs Semi-Goliath

✅ Benefits of a Goliath Crane

and more.

The link to the full article is here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/crane-guides/what-is-a-goliath-crane-a-full-guide-to-goliath-cranes/

22/05/2026

As part of our ongoing 'Crane Guides' section on our website (https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/) , where we are creating informative content, covering all aspects of the crane industry, we have produced a full guide for Overhead Cranes. 🏗️

The article covers:

✅ What an overhead crane is

✅ How they work

✅ What industries they are typically used for

✅ The advantages of an overhead crane

✅ The legal requirements such as LOLER and SWL

and more.

The full article is available here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/crane-guides/what-is-an-overhead-crane-a-full-guide-to-industrial-overhead-cranes/

20/05/2026

Goliath project update! 🏗️

The legs for the 30metre span, 12.5T Goliath Crane for JRL Trent Precast at Skelmersdale have left our workshop! The work on the main beam is nearing completion and will soon follow, ready for installation!

There will be more updates as this goliath project progresses, follow our page for more updates, case studies, guides and more! 📈

20/05/2026

How much weight can your crane safely lift? 🏗️

That’s where Safe Working Load (SWL) becomes critical.

SWL checks and correct labelling help ensure lifting equipment operates safely, efficiently, and within designed limits.

That's why as part of our ongoing crane guides section on our website, we’ve created a full SWL guide covering:

✅ What SWL means

✅ Why it's so important

✅ Factors that affect lifting capacity

✅ What happens if you exceed SWL

and more...

You can read the full article here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/crane-guides/what-is-swl-on-a-crane-a-full-guide-to-safe-working-load/

SWL is vital to your crane operations, that's why we've broken down the key FAQs.

18/05/2026

We've completed a wide range of crane projects over the last few years, and we're looking forward to showcasing what we've delivered to clients. We'll be sharing our work across our socials channels. Including both recent projects and others from previous years. 🏗️

This project was for our great friends at FP McCann at their Littleport depot.

We did 2 different installations at this site.

The first being 2x25T SWL Overhead Travelling Cranes. The cranes were installed with safety functions such as anti collision sensors, and slow down limits, to prevent any collision with either crane or end stop.

We also installed a further 10×25T Gurulp Overhead Travelling Cranes.

The cranes will be used for the production of concrete slabs for use in pre built housing. As well as various other concrete applications.

If you would like to read more click here - https://lnkd.in/ew9Kgk8W

If you need expert crane and lifting solutions, contact us today!

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