Bill Franz Named President of Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF)
Bill is the third AWRF president that has come from Mazzella Companies. Tony Mazzella and Jim Mazzella are former AWRF…
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A Tribute to James “Jimmy the Jet” Murray—the World’s Fastest Wire Rope Splicer!
Mazzella Lifting Technologies, lost a long-time employee on July 20, 2015—James “Jimmy the Jet” Murray. James was employed with Mazzella…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires New Tech Machinery
Mazzella Companies has acquired New Tech Machinery (NTM) of Denver, CO. New Tech Machinery is one of the leading manufacturers…
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Standard 6×19 and 6×36 Classifications of Wire Rope
While the 6x19 ropes give primary emphasis to abrasion resistance in varying degrees, the 6x36 ropes are important for their…
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Edge Guard Sling Protection for Synthetic Web Slings
Edge Guard sling protection offers additional abrasion resistance when lifting loads with edges.
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Peerless/ACCO Alloy Chain Sling Working Load Limit Specifications
Use this table as a guide to determine which Peerless/ACCO chain size and leg styles are best for your requirements.…
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Crosby Fist Grip Wire Rope Clip Application Instructions
Efficiency ratings for wire rope end terminations are based upon the minimum breaking force of wire rope. The efficiency rating…
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What Are the Parts of a Wire Rope?
Wire rope consists of three basic components. While few in number, these vary in both complexity and configuration so as…
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How Sheave Size Affects Wire Rope Strength and Efficiency
The radius of bend has an effect on the strength of wire rope. In order to take this fact into…
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Inspection of Boom Hoist Ropes on Mobile Cranes
Although improper use or maintenance can cause a wire rope to wear out prematurely, proper and timely inspection will ensure…
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A Wire Rope is a Machine With Many Moving Parts
From childhood, many of us have been conditioned to think of a machine as some device with gears, shafts, belts,…
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Single-Part Body Hand Spliced Wire Rope Slings
Upon special request, a premium splice known as a tapered and concealed splice can be provided. Slings with rope bodies…
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Winding Wire Rope
The manner in which wire rope is installed or wound on a drum or shipping reel will, to a large…
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Nylon & Polyester Web Slings: Heavy Duty, Flat Eye, Twisted Eye, Endless
Are you familiar with all configurations of synthetic web slings? While eye and eye is the most popular, there are…
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Single-Part Body Mechanically Spliced Wire Rope Slings
The eyes of a singe-part mechanically spliced wire rope sling are formed using the flemish eye splice. The ends are…
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Wire Rope Sling Inspection Criteria
As a starting point, the same work practices which apply to all "working" wire rope apply to wire rope which…
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Inspection, Care, and Use Of Nylon and Polyester Synthetic Web Slings
Are you looking for inspection and removal from service criteria for synthetic web slings? Nylon and polyester web slings are…
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Instructions and Warnings on the Use Of Steel Wire Rope
The following instructions and warnings combine to provide guidance on product safety and are intended for use by those already…
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Capacities of Braided Wire Rope Slings (6-Part and 8-Part)
Do you know the capacities of your braided multi-part wire rope slings? Learn more about capacities of braided 6-part wire…
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Wire Rope Inspection and Removal from Service Criteria
Do you know what to look for when inspecting a wire rope, crane rope, or wire rope cable assembly? This…
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What are the Standard Wire Rope Classifications and Basic Constructions?
Most common wire rope constructions are grouped into four standard classifications, based on the number of strands and wires per…
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Efficiencies of Common Rope Splices, Knots, Bends, and Hitches
Better understand exactly what to expect from ropes which have been spliced, knotted or hitched.
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Why Sheave Design is Critical to Wire Rope Service Life
Sheaves, drums and rollers must be of a correct design if optimum service is to be obtained from both the…
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Lang Lay Wire Rope vs. Regular Lay Wire Rope Construction
Lang lay ropes, when properly recommended, installed, and used, have several advantages over regular lay ropes, but are more often…
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