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Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices

Should You Buy a Below-the-Hook Device With Your Overhead Crane?

Learn the long-term benefits of integrating a below-the-hook lifting device with your overhead crane.

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Should You Repair or Replace Your Below-the-Hook Lifting Device? 

Learn the major factors that determine whether your BTH device is repairable, what drives costs, how lifecycle affects your decision,…

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What Is a Bearing Lifter for an Overhead Crane? 

Learn what a bearing lifting device is for an overhead crane, how it improves safety, and prevents damage to bearings.

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Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices

A Breakdown of Lifting Tongs: 5 Benefits & Important Industry Standards

One of the more popular below-the-hook lifting devices is a lifting tong. Their multiple customization offerings and ergonomic design make…

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What Are the Best Options for Lifting Bundles?

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

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The Basics of a Basket Lifting Beam: How They Work and Their Best Applications  

One of our most popular below-the-hook lifting devices, lifting basket beams are a great fit a variety of industries and…

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How to Safely Use a Forklift Boom: Four Tips to Consider  

Forklift booms are a great and affordable device for organizations to invest in, but improper use can cause serious injuries…

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Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices

The Positives and Negatives of Using a Forklift Boom 

If you work in confined spaces and regularly use forklifts, forklift booms are a great tool to invest in to…

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Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices

The Difference Between C-Hooks and Coil Lifters: Which One’s Right for You?

In warehouses, factories, and manufacturing sites across the country, there’s a good chance you’ll find coil hooks (commonly called c-hooks)…

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Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices

ASME BTH-1: Common Terms Used in Lifting Device Design

“Design is the method of putting form and content together.” American designer Paul Rand’s words may not have been intended…

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OSHA and ASME Compliance

What Are ASME Inspection Standards for Close Proximity Magnet Lifters?

What are the inspection requirements for close proximity magnet lifting below-the-hook devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets…

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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Vacuum Lifting Devices?

What are the inspection requirements for vacuum lifting below-the-hook devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets the standard…

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Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices

ASME B30.20-2021: Updates & Revisions to the Below-The-Hook Standard

ASME B30.20 Below-The-Hook sets the standards for lifting. It outlines maintenance, training, safe use, and inspection criteria for all lifting…

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Engineered vs. Homemade Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices: Why Engineering Matters

You may have dependable engineers on staff who are capable of making an in-house below-the-hook lifting device. However, doing so…

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Rigging Equipment

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,…

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