Gas Bottle Lifting Cages

Key Features & Benefits

The HERMEQ gas bottle lifting cage is a durable solution for lifting and storing gas bottles on construction sites using overhead cranes. Built to meet LOLER standards, this cage ensures safety and efficiency in transporting hazardous cylinders. The reinforced steel structure and tested lifting lugs make it ideal for heavy-duty site use.

Two capacity configurations are available to suit your site needs: one model holds 4 small bottles or 2 large bottles, and another holds 6 small bottles. This ensures suitability for various trades and gas types used on site.

• LOLER certified and delivered with a 6-month test certificate for immediate site compliance and peace of mind.
• Reinforced steel frame with tested lifting lugs ensures strength, durability, and safe crane operation.
• UK-made and paint-customisable finish available upon request to reflect your corporate branding.
• Two capacity models: 4 small / 2 big bottles or 6 small bottles, offering clear fit-for-purpose options.
• Designed for national hire fleets and high-usage environments where resilience, safety and adaptability are key.
  
  

Product information

Designed specifically for the construction sector, the HERMEQ gas bottle lifting cage offers a compliant and efficient solution for handling hazardous cylinders on site. With increasing focus on workplace safety and compliance, especially under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), this product ensures both legal alignment and functional excellence.

The cage is supplied LOLER tested and certified on delivery, making it hire-ready and site-ready from day one. Its heavy-duty steel construction incorporates independently tested lifting lugs, allowing secure crane lifting without compromise. Operators can use the unit to transport gas bottles safely to upper floors, across large developments or during site setup and decommissioning.

There are two bottle configurations to choose from, making it easy to select the correct model for your on-site requirements. Choose between:
– Gas Bottle Carrier – Capacity: 4 Small Bottles / 2 Big Bottles
– Gas Bottle Carrier – Capacity: 6 Small Bottles

Both versions share the same external dimensions:
— Height: 2130mm, Length: 1220mm, Depth: 600mm — optimised for crane lifting and secure site placement.

Manufactured in the UK, with an option to paint in your corporate colour scheme upon request.

For related crane lift solutions, you may also be interested in the IBC lifting cage or rigging storage cage, which provide flexible options for site logistics and lifting needs.

 

Popular uses and applications Popular Uses:

• Crane lifting of gas bottles across multi-level construction sites.
• Secure on-site storage of pressurised gas cylinders.
• LOLER-compliant lifting for health & safety-critical applications.
• Hire fleet standardisation for lifting cages.
• Temporary installations where safe hazardous storage is required.
  
  

Applications by Industry:

Construction: Used across housing developments, commercial builds and infrastructure projects to reduce manual handling and support safe crane logistics. The cage supports efficient relocation of gas bottles during different construction phases.

Plant Hire: A key addition to national hire fleets where LOLER certification and flexibility are essential. Hire-ready and paint-customisable for consistency across locations.

Industrial Fabrication & Mechanical Trades: Suitable for engineering and mechanical projects where compressed gas cylinders are routinely used, moved, or stored on site.

Infrastructure and Utilities: For teams working on road, rail or utility sites, this cage supports transport across difficult terrain and enables safe bottle storage at temporary depots.


HERMEQ offers a wide range of Handling & Lifting equipment and tools needed when Working at Height, including Edge Protection Systems, Fall Arrest Systems, and Harnesses & Lanyards.

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