Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices
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.
Custom Lifting Device Considerations and Design Sheet [Bundle]
Some products just can't be bought off the shelf or purchased out of a catalog... When you buy a below-the-hook…
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What You Should Know Before Buying a Below-the-Hook Lifting Device
Some products just can’t be bought off of the shelf or picked out of a catalog. Below-the-hook lifters tend to…
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7 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Below-the-Hook Lifting Device
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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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Lifting and Rigging Solutions for Die Handling and Automotive Stamping
There are a number of different lifting and rigging challenges when performing die handling and stamping procedures. This article will…
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Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices At A Glance [Guide]
Check out this guide designed to give you basic information about below-the-hook lifting devices.
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What Makes My Below-the-Hook Lifting Device OSHA Compliant?
Below-the-hook devices are sometimes an afterthought when safety and production personnel self-assess their lifting and rigging programs for compliance. It’s…
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Spreader Beams vs. Lifting Beams: Definitions, Differences, and Design
Are you confused about whether to use a spreader beam or a lifting beam for your next project? There is…
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What is a Below-the-Hook Lifting Device? Definition, Types, and Design
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