Lifting Slings

What is a Twin-Path® Sling? The Complete Guide to Slingmax’s® Lifting Solution

What is a Twin-Path® Sling? Discover Slingmax's® lightweight, durable, and repairable slings for safe, high-capacity heavy lifting across industries!

Which Slingmax® Sling Protection Product Is Right for You? 

This article, which is based off our collaborative video with Slingmax®, will explain and compare the different types of Slingmax®…

What Is the Helix™ High-Performance Roundsling from Slingmax®?

What is the Helix™ sling from Slingmax®? A game-changing high-performance roundsling designed for heavy lifts with narrow pick points. Developed…

The 16 Biggest Myths in the Lifting and Rigging Industry  

From using any chain for an overhead lift to the CE marking meaning "Chinese Export," plenty of myths still exist…

Debunking Common Rigging Safety Myths: Essential Safety Tips for Lifting Professionals

Join industry expert Henry Brozyna from Columbus McKinnon as we expose rigging safety myths that could compromise workplace safety. In…

The Helix Roundsling: A Look at Slingmax’s New High-Performance Lifting Sling 

Do you want a narrower lifting sling without sacrificing strength and durability? Read the full article to learn about Slingmax’s…

Slingmax® Helix™ High-Performance Roundslings

Explaining Mazzella’s Synthetic Roundslings Color System

Color-coding systems for synthetic roundslings are not universal. Our article looks at how color-coding systems for roundslings differ throughout the…

How to Maximize Safety and Save Time with Efficient Bundle Lifting Solutions

Are inefficient and unsafe bundle lifting practices slowing down your operations and putting your team at risk? In this video,…

Lifting Slings Types & Terms [e-book]

What Options Exist for Lifting Bundles? 

Is it time for your organization to invest in an engineered bundle lifting solution? We cover the benefits of making…

Toolbox Talk: Rigging Equipment Safety Essentials – Turnbuckles, Multi-Leg Slings, and Chain Grades

Ensuring safety in rigging and lifting operations is crucial to prevent accidents and equipment failures. In this Toolbox Talk, we…

What Sling Protection is Right for You?

Do you find yourself constantly replacing synthetic lifting slings? In this article, we explore several types of sling protection products…

Flemish vs. Turnback vs. Hand-Tucked Eye: Which One is Right for You?

When purchasing a wire rope lifting sling, how do you choose between a Flemish, Turnback, and a Hand-tucked eye? This…

A Guide to Wire Rope Sling Eyes: Flemish vs. Turnback vs. Hand-Spliced

As an industry professional responsible for procurement, operations, or worker safety, understanding the different types of wire rope sling eyes…

Testing Slings With & Without CornerMax® Sling Protection

In the complex and often hazardous world of lifting and rigging safeguarding your slings from damage isn’t just best practice—it’s…

Toolbox Talk: Decoding SWL vs WLL, Safety Factor vs Design Factor, Spotters, & More

Proper training is crucial when it comes to rigging and lifting loads safely. Implementing and understanding proper terminology is vital…

Synthetic Roundslings Types & Terms [Guide]

Know the Load! Prevent Accidents with Straightpoint Load Cells

Do you know how much your overhead lifts weigh? Are sure you know your crane can handle the weight of…

Alloy Chain Slings Types & Terms [Guide]

When Does OSHA Require Proof Testing & Load Testing?

Regular proof testing of lifting slings is not required by ASME standards, but when are proof tests required for rigging…

How Do You Safely Lift Off-Center Loads?

How do you safely lift an off-center load? There are several ways to safely make an overhead lift, even if…

Wire Rope Slings Types & Terms [Guide]

A How-To Guide to Ordering HMPE Synthetic Rope Slings

Are you looking to order new HMPE synthetic rope slings to replace your current rigging gear? Here is a how-to…