Synthetic Web Slings: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying
We often find that when customers want to order a new web sling, they aren’t aware of all the different…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires Denver Wire Rope & Supply
Mazzella Lifting Technologies, a Mazzella Company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Denver Wire Rope & Supply. This acquisition…
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Wire Rope End Terminations: Sockets, Wire Rope Clips, and Splices
Are you confused about the difference between a swaged socket and a spelter socket? Need to know what type of…
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What Is the ASME B30 Safety Standard for Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging?
If you work in a job that utilizes a crane, hoist, derrick, or cableway to lift and move material, you’re…
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ASME B30.26 Shackle Inspection Requirements & Best Practices for Use
Are you looking for OSHA and ASME requirements for shackle inspection? Do you need to know how often and what…
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What Are the Different Types of Shackles for Lifting and Rigging?
Just like lifting slings and sling hooks, shackles come in a number of different designs and configurations. Careful consideration must…
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7 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Below-the-Hook Lifting Device
If you’re thinking about buying a below-the-hook lifting device, then you’ve probably realized there’s an inefficiency or a possible safety issue…
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Sling Protection Basics: How to Properly Maintain & Store Lifting Slings
Understanding how to properly care for your slings will help to extend the service life of the product, provide a…
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Identification & Markings for Older Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
It's possible that if you have a below-the-hook lifting device manufactured prior to 2008, it may not be in compliance…
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Buying New Overhead Cranes vs. Used Overhead Cranes: Which Are Best?
There's no question that buying an overhead crane will improve efficiency, improve production, and make overhead lifts more ergonomic and…
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What Is the Best Kelly Line Rope for a Foundation Drilling Rig?
Swapping out or replacing a Kelly line wire rope is one of the biggest causes of work stoppage and equipment…
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ASME B30.10 Hook Inspection Criteria and Best Practices for Use
Do you know how often you should be inspecting your hooks, who should be performing those inspections, and most importantly—what…
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Mazzella Companies’ Adam Franz Wins 2019 Corporate Top Trainer Award
Adam Franz, Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager of Mazzella Companies, was nominated for and awarded 2019’s Corporate Top Trainer by Crane…
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Top 10 Fall Protection Safety Tips for Working at Height
Staying safe while working at height requires proper training, planning, and procedures for identifying and removing potential fall hazards. In…
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What Information Must Be Included on a Sling Identification Tag?
You could argue that a sling identification tag is the most important component of a sling assembly. Without it, you…
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How Often Must Slings and Other Rigging Equipment Be Inspected?
You could argue that a sling identification tag is the most important component of a sling assembly. Without it, you…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires Gutter Machine Manufacturer Nasser Machines
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce it has acquired Nasser Machines, a reputable gutter machine manufacturer in Western Canada. The…
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What Are the Different Types of Lifting Hooks and Sling Hooks?
In this article, we’ll discuss the different type of sling hooks that exist, including: eye hooks, clevis hooks, swivel hooks,…
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What Is a Rigid Rail Fall Protection System? Different Types & Design
Rigid rail systems are modular in design and can be configured in virtually endless lengths, spans, and fall protection coverage…
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Who Are The Best Overhead Crane Manufacturers in Michigan / Detroit?
Keep in mind that price should never be the only factor when selecting an overhead crane company to partner with.…
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How Do I Inspect Synthetic Rope Slings to ASME B30.9 Standards?
Synthetic rope slings are preferred in certain lifting applications in the construction, shipyard, and offshore and deepwater industries. However, synthetic…
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The Best Crane Rope and Wire Rope Suppliers in Florida
It can be challenging to find a wire rope supplier in the Florida area who is responsive and can get…
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Which Sling Hitch Is Best for Your Lift? Vertical vs. Basket vs. Choker
Lifting slings are designed to be used in several types of hitches so that the best configuration can be used…
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Year in Review: The 10 Best Lifting and Rigging Articles of 2018
If you missed out on some of our articles, or you aren't yet a blog subscriber, then we have you…
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