How Gunnebo GrabiQ Chain Slings Save Time and Money
Are you looking to purchase a new chain sling, and want one that helps make your work crews more efficient?…
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Harrington EQ/SEQ Electric Chain Hoists: Design, Features, and Benefits
Is your current electric chain hoist reaching the end of its lifecycle or in need of so many repairs that…
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How Do Crosby | Straightpoint Load Cells Make Your Overhead Lifts Safer?
Do you know the weight of the load you’re about to lift? Crosby|Straightpoint has a way for you to take…
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What is a CM Quick Connect Hook? Features, Benefits, Best Uses
Looking for a more efficient way to put new hooks on synthetic slings and minimize downtime on a jobsite? The…
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What is ASME B30.30, and How Does It Apply to Wire Rope Inspection
How do I make sure my wire rope is compliant with the ASME B30.30 standard? Inspecting wire rope is not…
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Welded Chain Slings vs. Mechanical Chain Slings…What’s Best for Me?
Welded chain slings and mechanical chain slings are used for the same lifting applications, but there are several differences, including…
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Crane Operator Training: Who’s Responsible for Training Your Employees?
If you have an overhead crane or lifting equipment in your facility, do you know which of your employees have…
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Wire Rope Clips: Different Types, Installation, and Common Mistakes
Wire rope is an extremely versatile mechanical device that can be used to help support and move an object or…
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How to Use No Touch Hand Tools to Reduce Injuries on Your Job Site
No touch hand tools are used to handle and manipulate a suspended load without physically touching it. If hand and…
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Eye Bolts vs. Swivel Hoist Rings: Pros & Cons and Common Uses
Used as lifting or securement points during a lift, eye bolts and hoist rings are some of the most common types of rigging hardware.…
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What Are the Different Grades of Chain?
What exactly does the number in the grade of a chain or chain sling stand for? Understanding the different grades…
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Forklifts vs. Overhead Cranes: Which is the Best for Your Business?
When it comes to material handling there are two standard options for lifting and moving loads—overhead cranes and forklifts. While…
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Sling Protection: What It Is, Different Types, and When to Use It
Sling protection products protect the sling from getting cut or abraded during the lift and, in many cases, protect the…
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9 Common Rigging Problems and How to Prevent Them
Failing to check for simple things like the capacity of a shackle or the weight of the load are common,…
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A Brief Rigging Glossary: Basic Industry Terms You Should Know
Understanding common lifting and rigging terms can be critical to the success of planning and executing an overhead lift. Use…
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How Do Twin-Path® Slings Compare to Wire Rope and Alloy Chain Slings?
With standard capacities up to 400 tons, Twin-Path® high-performance roundslings are as strong as steel, but are only about 10%…
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Considerations for Maintaining Load Control When You Rig Your Next Lift
Even if a load is perfectly rigged according to its weight, without proper load control, the lift could fail and…
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Ball Bearing and Positioning Swivels: What They Are and How They’re Used
A swivel is a piece of hardware used to accommodate load movement and twisting and is particularly useful in situations…
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Alloy Chain Sling Assemblies: Parts, Configuration, and Terminology
We often find there is confusion around the different terminology used to describe alloy chain slings. In this article, we'll…
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Master Links and Rings: What Are the Types and How Are They Used?
Links and rings can also be used as a connection point between virtually any two parts of a rigging assembly.…
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What is a Turnbuckle? A Look at the Types, Parts, Installation, and Uses
A turnbuckle is a basic piece of rigging equipment that can be used in a diverse set of tension-related applications.
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What is a Hoist Ring? A Look at Different Types, Installation, and Parts
A hoist ring is a piece of rigging equipment that, when used correctly, can make overhead lifts easier and safer.
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Do You Know What Damaged and Unsafe Rigging Equipment Looks Like?
While the information in the ASME B30 Safety Standards is invaluable—especially when it comes to inspection frequencies and removal from…
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What are the Different Types of Cranes Used for Construction?
Do you know the difference between a tower crane and a crawler crane? Wonder what the difference is between an…
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