Chain Lift Skips
WFP Fabrications
Chain Lift Skips for Waste, Recycling and Construction
Built for Daily Use in Demanding Environments
We manufacture robust chain lift skips for demanding waste, recycling and construction environments. As an experienced UK skip manufacturer, our skips are supplied to waste management companies, skip hire operators and industrial clients across the UK.
Our range covers standard and heavy duty chain lift skips, including open and enclosed options, all manufactured in house using heavy gauge steel. Skips can be finished to specification, with options including priming and painting, welded asset identification and strengthened tipping bars designed to prolong service life. Where required, drop door configurations are available, with safety features incorporated to support Health and Safety compliance.
Open Chain Lift Skips
Designed for general waste, construction materials and recycling, open chain lift skips provide a practical and cost effective solution for day to day operations where ease of loading is essential.
Open Skip Specifications
Standard Construction and Available Options
The information below outlines the standard construction, size range and available options for our open chain lift skips. All skips are manufactured in house and can be built to suit standard or heavy duty requirements depending on application.
- 3mm base, ends and sides
- 76 x 38 RSC single Rail
- 2 x floor angles
- Short corner gussets
- Forged lifting lugs with backing plates
- 2 x tipping bars OR tipping eyelets
- Weld-on I.D. number
- Painted in your choice of colour
- Reflective markers to end
- 2 yard
- 4 yard
- 5 yard
- 8 yard
- 10 yard
- 12 yard
- 16 yard
- 18 yard
- Fully Welded
- Full Length corner gussets
- Drop down Builders door
Enclosed Chain Lift Skips
Designed for general waste, construction materials and recycling, open chain lift skips provide a practical and cost effective solution for day to day operations where ease of loading is essential.
Enclosed Skip Specifications
Standard Construction and Available Options
The specifications below detail the standard build, size range and available options for our enclosed chain lift skips. Each container is manufactured using heavy gauge steel, with options available to support controlled waste handling and site specific requirements.
- 4mm base and ends
- 3mm sides and roof
- Floor angles
- Forged lifting lugs with backing plates
- Enclosed construction
- 4 yard
- 8 yard
- 10 yard
- 12 yard
- 14 yard
- 16 yard
- Steel lids or Duraflex® plastic lids
- Sealed loading hatches
- Walk in personnel doors
- Bespoke access configurations to suit site requirements
Other Container Types
Alongside chain lift skips, we manufacture a range of containers designed for waste handling and recycling operations.
You can explore the full range on our Containers page.
Hook Lift Containers
Heavy duty roll on roll off containers designed for high capacity waste handling and recycling operations.
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FEL & REL Bins
Front and rear end load bins manufactured for commercial waste collection and industrial premises.
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Bespoke Containers
Custom metal containers designed to meet specific operational or site requirements for specialised projects.
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Chain Lift Skip Manufacturer
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As a skip manufacturer, we supply standard chain lift skips, enclosed skips and bespoke container solutions to businesses across the UK, our team is available to discuss your requirements.
We work closely with waste industry professionals to manufacture skips that perform reliably in real world operating conditions.
Contact our team today to request a quote or discuss your project requirements.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes of skips do you manufacture?
We manufacture skips in a range of standard sizes. Availability varies between open and enclosed models, and bespoke sizes can be discussed depending on requirements.
What is the difference between open and enclosed chain lift skips?
Open skips are typically used for general waste, construction materials and recycling where ease of loading is required. Enclosed versions provide additional containment and protection, making them suitable for controlled waste streams or sites where access, safety or weather protection is important.
Are your skips heavy duty?
Our skips can be manufactured to standard or heavy duty construction depending on application and usage requirements. The appropriate build specification can be discussed at the enquiry stage.
Can chain lift skips be customised?
Yes. Skips can be manufactured to suit operational needs. Options may include size, construction specification, reinforcement, access features and finish.
Who do you supply skips to?
As a UK based skip manufacturer, we supply containers to waste management companies, skip hire operators, construction firms and industrial clients across the UK. If you would like to discuss your requirements or request a quote, please contact our team.
What standards or guidance apply to the manufacture and use of waste containers?
Guidance on health and safety in the waste industry is available from the Health and Safety Executive, including information on managing waste and recycling activities safely. Visit the HSE waste and recycling guidance for more detail.