Lifting Slings

A Basic How-To Guide for Ordering Alloy Steel Chain Slings

Are you looking to order new alloy steel chain slings to replace your current rigging gear? Here is a how-to…

ASME B30.9-2021: Updates & Revisions to the ASME B30.9 Slings Standard

ASME B30.9 Slings sets the standard for the fabrication, attachment, use, inspection, testing, and maintenance in the load handling industry.

Rigging Gear Inspection Field Reference [Guide]

If you're tasked with safety and training in your company, this field reference guide can be used to help you…

A How-To Guide for Ordering Slingmax® Twin-Path® Slings

Are you preparing to purchase new lifting slings for an upcoming overhead lift? Did a recent inspection of your rigging…

A How-To Guide for Ordering Synthetic Roundslings

Did a recent inspection reveal your current synthetic roundslings are no longer in compliance with the standards set forth by…

A How-To Guide for Ordering Synthetic Web Slings

Did a recent inspection of your rigging gear reveal your synthetic web slings are no longer in compliance with the…

Synthetic Web Slings Types & Terms [Guide]

There are many types of synthetic web slings available for many types of lifting applications. Learn more about the types…

A How-To Guide for Ordering Wire Rope Slings

Are you in the market for new wire rope slings, but feeling somewhat confused after doing some research on different…

What Are Wire Rope Slings? Terms, Components, & Configurations

Wire rope slings are versatile and common pieces of rigging equipment. Learning more about the different parts and terms associated…

Does Dried Concrete on Web Slings Require Removal From Service?

Does dried concrete on a synthetic web sling meet removal from service criteria? To best answer this question, Mazzella Companies…

What Is a Sling Angle, and How Can Knowing Them Make Our Lifts Better?

Are you having problems maximizing the lifespan of your slings? One of the root causes could be improper use leading…

How Do Sling Angles Affect Load Ratings and Capacity?

How Do Sling Angles Affect Load Ratings and Capacity? You’ve got your sling and you’re ready to lift, but first…

How Can the Gunnebo Industries GrabiQ Chain Sling Save Time, Money?

Are you looking to purchase a new chain sling, and want one that helps make your work crews more efficient?…

Welded Chain Slings vs. Mechanical Chain Slings…What’s Best for Me?

Welded chain slings and mechanical chain slings are used for the same lifting applications, but there are several differences, including…

Calculating Load Weight Pocket [Guide]

Do you know how to perform calculations to determine the weight of a load for your next lift? This pocket…

What Are the Different Grades of Chain?

What exactly does the number in the grade of a chain or chain sling stand for? Understanding the different grades…

Sling Protection: What It Is, Different Types, and When to Use It

Sling protection products protect the sling from getting cut or abraded during the lift and, in many cases, protect the…

9 Common Rigging Problems and How to Prevent Them

Failing to check for simple things like the capacity of a shackle or the weight of the load are common,…

A Brief Rigging Glossary: Basic Industry Terms You Should Know

Understanding common lifting and rigging terms can be critical to the success of planning and executing an overhead lift. Use…

How Do Twin-Path® Slings Compare to Wire Rope and Alloy Chain Slings?

With standard capacities up to 400 tons, Twin-Path® high-performance roundslings are as strong as steel, but are only about 10%…

Alloy Chain Sling Assemblies: Parts, Configuration, and Terminology

We often find there is confusion around the different terminology used to describe alloy chain slings. In this article, we'll…

ASME B30 Markings & Identification [Guide]

Using lifting or rigging equipment with insufficient markings and identification can get you in a lot of trouble. When you…

Do You Know What Damaged and Unsafe Rigging Equipment Looks Like?

While the information in the ASME B30 Safety Standards is invaluable—especially when it comes to inspection frequencies and removal from…

High-Performance Synthetic Rope Slings