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.
Why Can’t I Just Send My Below-the-Hook Lifting Device in for Repair?
Do you need a repair performed on a below-the-hook lifting device? In this video, you'll learn about our repair process…
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How Do I Stay on Top of Lifting and Rigging Industry Standards?
Lili Radu, P.E. is a Chief Engineer working with the Below-the-Hook department here at Mazzella Companies. She's here to answer…
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Does My Below-the-Hook Lifter Require Load Testing Before First Use?
Lili Radu, P.E. is a Chief Engineer working with the Below-the-Hook department here at Mazzella Companies. She's here to answer…
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Can I Use a Makeshift Skid Pan For an Overhead Lift On a Job Site?
Devon McCarty works out of our Cleveland, Ohio branch. He's here to answer a question about using a makeshift skid…
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What Affects the Lead Time of a Custom Below-the-Hook Lifting Device?
Dan Sherwood is a Product Manager with Mazzella Lifting Technologies out of Cleveland, Ohio. He's here to answer some of…
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What Do I Do If My Below-the-Hook Lifting Device Fails an Inspection?
Dan Sherwood is a Product Manager with Mazzella Lifting Technologies out of Cleveland, Ohio. He's here to answer some of…
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Are Non-Destructive Testing Inspections Required for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices?
Tom Horner is the Corporate Rigging Inspection Manager for Mazzella and he addresses a question we often receive when it…
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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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Meet the Team Making Your Engineered Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
Whether it's a common lift beam for a 150 lbs. load, or a specially-engineered 330-ton electric furnace lifter, we treat…
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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
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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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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Today, we get to discuss the research and process of converting oxygen to a fuel source on the surface of…
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Common Problems Found During a Rigging Inspection
No matter what the production process is, or what type of rigging practices are being used, these are the most…
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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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Spreader Beams vs. Lifting Beams: Which Below-the-Hook Device is the Best?
While spreader beams and lifting beams are the most popular types of below-the-hook lifting devices, our lifting specialists have noticed…
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What Makes My Below-the-Hook Lifting Device OSHA Compliant?
Is your below-the-hook lifting device OSHA compliant? What makes it so? In this video, we offer some recommendations and take…
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What is a Below-the-Hook Lifting Device?
In this video, we break down some definitions, components, and OSHA/ASME standards that apply to all types of below-the-hook lifters.
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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
What do you do if you feel like your crane isn’t performing as efficiently or as safely as you think…
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