Basic Rigging Terms You Should Know
Perhaps, you’re in a role where you’re purchasing rigging equipment for your company, but not necessarily doing much of the…
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Rigging equipment includes products like lifting slings, wire rope slings, synthetic web and synthetic roundslings, alloy chain slings, synthetic rope slings, wire rope and high-performance crane ropes, and rigging hardware—including hooks, shackles, eye bolts, turnbuckles, and more.
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…
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ASME B30.9-2021 Slings | What’s in the new standard?
ASME B30.9 Slings sets the standard for the fabrication, attachment, use, inspection, testing, and maintenance in the load handling industry.
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Does a Rigging Inspector Have to be Certified?
We sat down with Tom Horner to answer the question, Does a Rigging Inspector Have to be Certified? The “Ask…
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Rigging Equipment Safety – The OSHA Inspection Series – Ep 4
Tears in your synthetic slings, doglegs in your wire rope, a couple homemade below-the-hook devices are just some of the…
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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…
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What’s a Tagline, and How Can It Help With Load Control?
Are you looking for a way to make your jobsites safer, but have questions about how to do so? One…
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What Is Load Securement, and What Standards Govern Safe Transport?
Are you new to the transport industry and need to know how to safely secure your loads before your first…
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How to Find the Optimal Sling Angle for a Multiple Leg Sling
In this episode of Ask the Experts, we sat down with Nick Gordon who explains how to find the optimal…
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How to Select & Install Trolleys for Manual and Powered Hoists
How do you properly select and install trolleys for manual and powered hoists? It is a simple question with a…
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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…
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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…
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What is a Visual Sling Inspection?
In this episode of Ask the Experts, we sat down with Bob Gubanich who answered the question, what is a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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2021 Year in Review: The Best Lifting & Rigging Videos
Today on the Lifting and Rigging Channel we’re looking back on some of the best lifting & rigging videos you…
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The CM Hurricane Mini 360° Hand Chain Hoist…An Honest Review
Can the CM Hurricane Mini 360° be the answer you’ve been looking for to execute safe lifts in tight spaces?…
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Ride Along with Nick Gordon – Day in the Life of a Lifting Specialist
In this episode of the Ride Along Series, we step into Nick Gordon’s steel toe boots to see a day…
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Twin-Path® vs. Flat Web Slings vs. Synthetic Rope Slings
Do you know the difference between web slings, Twin-Path slings, and synthetic rope slings? In this video, we compare all…
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Why Did HMPE 12 Strand Ropes Become Popular in the Rigging Industry?
How did HMPE 12 Strand ropes become popular in the rigging industry? By providing safer lifts without sacrificing lifting capacity,…
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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…
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How Can I Identify Domestic Wire Rope Brands by Color Strand?
How can I differentiate between domestic wire rope manufacturers? In the 1980s, U.S. wire rope manufacturers decided to color one…
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Ride Along with Nathan Fisher
In this episode of the Ride Along Series, we stepped into Nathan Fisher’s steel toe boots to see a day…
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