How Elebia Automatic Hooks Improve Safety in Steel Mill Rigging
With hands-free environments becoming popular at steel mills, elebia automatic crane hood are becoming increasingly popular. To help you stay…
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Below-the-hook refers to engineered products and mechanical lifting devices that attach to a crane or other lifting apparatus, and grab and secure a load so that it can be moved safely from one location to another. Spreader beams, lifting beams, coil hooks, lifting tongs, die turners, and die horses are all examples of below-the-hook products.
Solving Eye-to-the-Sky Coil Lifting: A Versatile Device Solution
In the world of material handling, the challenge of lifting metal coils in a horizontal, or “eye-to-the-sky,” position presents a…
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The Difference Between C-Hooks and Coil Lifters: Which One’s Right for You?
In warehouses, factories, and manufacturing sites across the country, there’s a good chance you’ll find coil hooks (commonly called c-hooks)…
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Which Elebia Hook Is Right for Your Application?
Selecting the right lifting equipment is a critical decision. This video offers a deep dive into Elebia Auto Hook selection,…
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What Are the Service Needs of Elebia Automatic Hooks?
In industrial settings, innovative automated lifting solutions like Elebia’s remote-controlled auto hooks can mitigate risks to personnel and processes, but…
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Which Verton EVEREST SpinPod™ Unit Is Best for Me?
How do you decide which Verton EVEREST SpinPod™ unit is best for your overhead lifts? Here is a breakdown of…
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How Mazzella’s No-Touch® Electrode Handling System Makes Steel Mills Safer
Does your steel mill need help in creating a safer environment for your workers? The No-Touch® Electrode Handling System will…
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What is Caldwell’s Dura-Lite™ Composite Lifting Beam?
Are you looking for a lightweight lifting beam that has a high capacity? Caldwell’s Dura-Lite™ Composite Lifting Beam is the…
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10 Lifting Technologies Changing the Rigging Industry
How is technology being used in the lifting and rigging industry? Companies across the world are making working in lifting…
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ASME BTH-1: Common Terms Used in Lifting Device Design
“Design is the method of putting form and content together.” American designer Paul Rand’s words may not have been intended…
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How to Safely Rig and Lift an Off-Center Load
How do you safely lift an off-center load? There are several ways to safely make an overhead lift, even if…
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How Has the Verton EVEREST SpinPod Been Used in the Field?
How has the Verton EVEREST SpinPod 7.5 been used in practical, real-world situations? In everything from construction to mining, crane…
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How to Perform a Lifting Clamp Inspection per ASME B30.20
What are the inspection standards for clamp lifting devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets the standard for…
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Safety Factor: The Dangers of Homemade Lifting Devices
Today, we are talking about the legal ramifications of building your own lifting devices and rigging equipment, and why ASME…
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How To Choose the Correct Clamp for Your Lifting Application
Is a clamp the correct below-the-hook device for your lifting application? We reached out to Caldwell / J.C. Renfroe to…
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Rigging Qs: Proof Testing Lifting Slings, Load Testing BTH devices, & OSHA requirements
How do you know when you need a proof test on slings, load test on a BTH device, or an…
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What’s the Verton EVEREST SpinPod, & How Does It Make Lifts Safer?
How can you eliminate the usage of taglines and conduct safer overhead lifts? By using the Verton EVEREST SpinPod, operators…
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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Remote Operated Magnet Lifters?
ASME B30.20 inspection, removal-from-service, testing, and maintenance requirements for remotely operated magnet lifters.
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From Need to Delivery, Everything You Need to Know to Buy a BTH Device
Engineering a below-the-hook device is one thing, but knowing about the process, timelines, approval drawings is another. Using an accredited…
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What Are ASME Inspection Standards for Close Proximity Magnet Lifters?
What are the inspection requirements for close proximity magnet lifting below-the-hook devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets…
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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Vacuum Lifting Devices?
What are the inspection requirements for vacuum lifting below-the-hook devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets the standard…
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ASME B30.20-2021: Updates & Revisions to the Below-The-Hook Standard
ASME B30.20 Below-The-Hook sets the standards for lifting. It outlines maintenance, training, safe use, and inspection criteria for all lifting…
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Engineered vs. Homemade Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices: Why Engineering Matters
You may have dependable engineers on staff who are capable of making an in-house below-the-hook lifting device. However, doing so…
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Rigging Gear Inspection Field Reference [Guide]
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