Rigging Equipment

How to Use No Touch Hand Tools to Reduce Injuries on Your Job Site

No touch hand tools are used to handle and manipulate a suspended load without physically touching it. If hand and…

Eye Bolts vs. Swivel Hoist Rings: Pros & Cons and Common Uses

Used as lifting or securement points during a lift, eye bolts and hoist rings are some of the most common types of rigging hardware.…

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…

Mazzella’s Online Rigging Tool Box Talk with Adam Franz (5/1/20)

In case you missed it, here's the recording of Mazzella's Online Rigging Tool Box Talk with Adam Franz (Crane Hot…

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%…

Considerations for Maintaining Load Control When You Rig Your Next Lift

Even if a load is perfectly rigged according to its weight, without proper load control, the lift could fail and…

History, Configurations, and Best Uses of Slingmax® Twin-Path® Slings

John Ketchum and Greg D'ELia from Slingmax® join us to talk about the Twin-Path® roundslings. This conversation may change the…

Ball Bearing and Positioning Swivels: What They Are and How They’re Used

A swivel is a piece of hardware used to accommodate load movement and twisting and is particularly useful in situations…

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…

Field vs. In-House Rigging Inspections: What’s the Difference?

Field inspections vs. in-house rigging inspections: what's the difference? In this video, we're doing a deep dive into the two…

Our Certified Rigging Inspectors Can Help Keep You OSHA/ASME Compliant

Mazzella's certified rigging inspectors can assist you with records retention, understanding laws & standards, and scheduling your OSHA compliant periodic…

Master Links and Rings: What Are the Types and How Are They Used?

Links and rings can also be used as a connection point between virtually any two parts of a rigging assembly.…

What is a Turnbuckle? A Look at the Types, Parts, Installation, and Uses

A turnbuckle is a basic piece of rigging equipment that can be used in a diverse set of tension-related applications.

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…

What is a Hoist Ring? A Look at Different Types, Installation, and Parts

A hoist ring is a piece of rigging equipment that, when used correctly, can make overhead lifts easier and safer.

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…

What are the Different Types of Cranes Used for Construction?

Do you know the difference between a tower crane and a crawler crane? Wonder what the difference is between an…

Sling Working Load Limits [Pocket Guide]

Sling Working Load Limits [Poster]

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