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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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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From Need to Delivery, Everything You Need to Know to Buy a BTH Device
Engineering a below-the-hook device is one thing, but knowing about the process, timelines, approval drawings is another. Using an accredited…
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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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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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7 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Below-the-Hook Lifting Device
If you’re thinking about buying a below-the-hook lifting device, then you’ve probably realized there’s an inefficiency or a possible safety issue…
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Identification & Markings for Older Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
It's possible that if you have a below-the-hook lifting device manufactured prior to 2008, it may not be in compliance…
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What Makes My Below-the-Hook Lifting Device OSHA Compliant?
Below-the-hook devices are sometimes an afterthought when safety and production personnel self-assess their lifting and rigging programs for compliance. It’s…
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Spreader Beams vs. Lifting Beams: Definitions, Differences, and Design
Are you confused about whether to use a spreader beam or a lifting beam for your next project? There is…
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