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 waste, recycling and construction businesses across the UK. As an experienced UK skip manufacturer, WFP Fabrications supplies skip hire operators, waste management companies and industrial clients that need reliable equipment for regular heavy use.
Our range includes standard and heavy duty chain lift skips, with both open and enclosed chain lift skips available. Each skip is manufactured in house using heavy gauge steel and can be finished to your specification, with options such as priming and painting, welded asset identification, strengthened tipping bars to help prolong service life and drop door configurations with safety features 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, with standard and heavy duty builds available depending on how and where they will be used.
- 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
Enclosed chain lift skips are designed for waste streams that need extra containment during storage, handling or transport. They are a practical option for businesses that want the strength of a chain lift skip with the added benefit of a covered or enclosed design. This makes them well suited to recycling, commercial waste, construction materials and other applications where keeping contents contained is important.
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, WFP Fabrications manufactures a wider range of containers for waste handling, recycling and commercial operations.
You can explore the full range on our Containers page.
Hook Lift Containers
Heavy duty roll on roll off containers manufactured 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, trade waste and industrial premises.
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Bespoke Containers
Custom metal containers manufactured for specific operational, handling or site requirements.
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Chain Lift Skip Manufacturer
Request a Quote
As a skip manufacturer, WFP Fabrications supplies standard chain lift skips, enclosed skips and bespoke container solutions to businesses across the UK. Our team is happy to discuss your requirements and advise on the most suitable option.
We work closely with waste industry professionals to manufacture skips that perform reliably in real working conditions, from regular loading and transport to long term day to day use.
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 chain lift skips in a range of standard sizes. Availability can vary between open chain lift skips and enclosed chain lift skips, and bespoke sizes can be discussed depending on your 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.