What Makes a Good Skip

Rigorous product designs

Each GJF product is carefully designed to meet the operating circumstances and Health & Safety standards for that application.

Attention to manufacturing detail

We have invested heavily in latest manufacturing processes in order to deliver practical benefits through our products. For example, we laser cut our steel plate which ensures good dimensional accuracy and avoids sharp edges.

High quality materials

GJF only uses prime grade mild steels, for consistent product quality and long service life.

No skimping on steel thickness

We use appropriate steel gauges to suit particular applications, ensuring that there are no safety risks or premature wear.

Skilled Operatives

GJF uses skilled operatives to deliver consistent weld integrity, critical to product safety and reliability.

Quality Control

Sound quality and inspection procedures ensure that products leave the factory in prime condition.

Traceability

GJF Asset Numbers are welded onto all containers to enable product traceability and security.

Key Features – Open Skips

• All plate seams are fully welded – both inside and out
• Skips are fully welded along the top of top channels
• A 6mm base gives extended service life
• Substantial gussets are used in all four corners
• Skip lugs are fitted through channels and side plates (fully welded both inside and outside)
• Where doors are installed a secondary mechanism is always fitted to act as a failsafe in the event of door hinge failure

Key Features – Enclosed Skips

• All plate seams are fully welded – both inside and out
• Skips are fully welded along the top of top channels
• A 6mm base gives extended service life
• Substantial gussets are used in all four corners
• Skip lugs are fitted through channels and side plate (fully welded both inside and outside)
• Where doors are installed a secondary mechanism is always fitted to act as a failsafe in the event of door hinge failure
• Doors are light enough for ease of operation, but strong enough to withstand designated usage

Key Features – Rear End Loading Skips

• Size of stabiliser fitted ensures skip stability no matter how loaded
• Skip rests on channels to avoid premature rotting of base
• If steel doors are installed, secondary mechanisms are fitted to act as a failsafe in the event of door hinge failure

Key Features – Front End Loading Skips

• All plate seams are fully welded on the outside
• Skips are fully welded along the top of top channels – prevents water ingress spoiling paint finish
• A tipping bar is welded underneath the floor plate – enables tipping with skip lorry
• A goal post is fitted above the doors – helps door closing when tipping
• A CHS27mm diameter full width bar is fitted that can be pivoted – enables door to be secured in closed position
• Skip rests on channels to avoid premature rotting of base
• Under floor pockets are made from 5mm plate (minimum) with 10mm reinforcing gussets
• Deflector plates are fitted to avoid sides of bins getting scratched

Key Features – Hooklifts

• Technical standards are carefully considered when designing hooklifts and specifying materials
• All plate seams are fully welded and of sufficient duty in relation to the weight being lifted
• Wheels are bushed to prevent seizure and for longer service life
• Door hinges also bushed to avoid seizure when standing for long periods
• Locks have primary and secondary mechanisms and anti-recoil devices
• The door return labyrinth is fitted with a spring clip (or similar) to avoid door springing open

Key Features – Compactors

• Technical standards are carefully considered when designing hooklifts and specifying materials
• Material gauges and fittings are specified in accordance with tonnage ratings for individual applications
• All plate seams are fully welded and of sufficient duty in relation to the weight being lifted
• Wheels are bushed to prevent seizure, and for longer service life
• Door hinges also bushed to avoid seizure when standing for long periods
• Locks have primary and secondary mechanisms and anti-recoil devices
• The door return labyrinth is fitted with a spring clip (or similar) to avoid door springing open
• KEMP-standard compactors are fitted with a roll plate to achieve 20-25% greater fill quantity