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Manhole Cover Lifter
the Manhole Buddy

	Manhole Buddy on Ice!		Photo Gallery
	60 second video clip showing the versatility of the Manhole Buddy in lifting an iced-over manhole cover. Click here		Video Gallery
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Manually lifting manhole covers has significant risks. The weight of a typical manhole cover far exceeds advised limits for one person lifting. The size and shape of the cover generally make it difficult to adopt a good posture. The lifting and twisting actions are fraught with danger and the risk of trapping hands or feet is high. And a slip close to an open chamber could have severe consequences. Yet many people persist in lifting these covers with lifting keys, because “manhole lifters are too complicated” or “too slow”. Not anymore !

Manhole Buddy makes lifting manhole covers a safe one-man operation. The system comprises two items, a Foldable Trolley and a strong Permanent Magnet. Raising the load is by pushing downwards, thereby reducing the risk of lifting and twisting injuries. The user stands a safe distance from the cover and the open chamber. As no keys are required, hence no keyholes to be cleaned out, covers can be raised faster and safer. And the unique cover ‘unseating’ facility further reduces the effort required!

Two Manhole Buddy trolleys are available, in Steel or Aluminium. These are convenient to carry and store, yet unfold fully in two simple movements.The lifting trolley is essentially a mobile lever, pivoting on the wheels and delivering a mechanical advantage of 2.5:1. Therefore a modest downward force of 20 kg on the trolley handle translates into a 50 kg lifting effort.

Maximum effort is usually required for unseating the cover. For this purpose, a secondary High Leverage lifting point on the trolley gives a mechanical advantage greater than 5:1.
In the picture (centre-right), by placing the magnet close to the edge, the High Leverage facility can deliver maximum effort for unseating the manhole cover. Thereafter, reposition the magnet centrally on the manhole cover for balanced lifting. This combined capability greatly extends the potential for safe lone-worker operation. See Unseating Covers in the Video Gallery.

A high percentage of manhole and drain covers are only lifted for inspection. Magnetic attachment is quick and simple. Considerable time is saved not having to deal with clogged or damaged keyholes in the manhole cover. The freedom to place the magnet anywhere on the manhole cover provides greater flexibility than fixed keyhole positions. Two magnet strengths are available. No external power or recharging is needed. A simple lever with a safety interlock provides On-Off control. The magnets have proven to be effective on a wide range of patterned surfaces and have safely lifted split manhole covers and gratings. Further information is provided in the Manhole Buddy video presentation - click here to access.

A number of accessories are available for use with the standard lifting trolleys, some of which extend the use of the product beyond lifting manhole and drainage covers. Numerous existing manual handling products can be coupled with the trolley for safer use.

Standard wheels are suitable for use on roadways and pavements. Optional off-road wheels are advisable if you will be operating on grassed or gravelled areas.	Whilst most gratings can be lifted using a magnet, a three leg (fixed length) chain set is also available.	A four leg adjustable length chain set, with a universal hook, is available for lifting various non-metallic items. Click here for details	The Kerb Buddy lifting attachment is best used with the steel trolley, which has additional lifting arm positions. Click here for more details

Manhole Buddy has been used to raise and move a wide range of manhole and drain covers in many differing situations, with some examples shown in the Photo Gallery. Please Contact Us for further information on the many uses to date.

The Manhole Buddy Magnetic Manhole Lifter has introduced a radically new approach to the age-old task of lifting manhole and drain covers. To appreciate the significance of its capabilities and the benefits it delivers, it is worth considering the different ways in which manhole covers are currently lifted. For a more detailed examination of this subject, go to www.manholecoverlifter.co.uk		Click on the image alongside to open a printable PDF copy of the Manhole Buddy summary leaflet
Manhole Buddy is available in the USA through US Saws Inc. Click Here to access their website

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