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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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…
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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%…
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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…
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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…
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Mazzella Companies Launches Online Sling Inspection Course
Do you know how to inspect the lifting slings used on your job site? Enroll in this free course and…
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Synthetic Web Slings: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying
We often find that when customers want to order a new web sling, they aren’t aware of all the different…
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Sling Protection Basics: How to Properly Maintain & Store Lifting Slings
Understanding how to properly care for your slings will help to extend the service life of the product, provide a…
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What Information Must Be Included on a Sling Identification Tag?
You could argue that a sling identification tag is the most important component of a sling assembly. Without it, you…
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How Often Must Slings and Other Rigging Equipment Be Inspected?
You could argue that a sling identification tag is the most important component of a sling assembly. Without it, you…
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What Are the Different Types of Lifting Hooks and Sling Hooks?
In this article, we’ll discuss the different type of sling hooks that exist, including: eye hooks, clevis hooks, swivel hooks,…
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How Do I Inspect Synthetic Rope Slings to ASME B30.9 Standards?
Synthetic rope slings are preferred in certain lifting applications in the construction, shipyard, and offshore and deepwater industries. However, synthetic…
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Which Sling Hitch Is Best for Your Lift? Vertical vs. Basket vs. Choker
Lifting slings are designed to be used in several types of hitches so that the best configuration can be used…
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How to Inspect Your Metal Mesh Lifting Slings to ASME B30.9 Standards
Metal mesh slings are widely used in demanding environments like metalworking facilities and steel processing facilities where the loads may…
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Single-Part vs. 7-Part™ Wire Rope Slings: Which Is Best?
There are plenty of options when it comes to buying wire rope and wire rope slings. In this article, we…
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How to Inspect Synthetic Web Slings to ASME B30.9 Standards
In this article, our goal is to help you understand what is required for your web slings to meet ASME…
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13 Rigging Best Practices for Your Next Overhead Lift [Infographic]
Don't take risks...be a rigger with a plan. Good crane operation and good rigging practices require having a plan and…
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The 6 Most Common Problems Found During a Rigging Gear Inspection
It’s not a stretch to say that some companies are more proactive in training their employees and inspecting their rigging…
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How to Plan and Prepare for a Third-Party Rigging Gear Inspection
If you’re not confident in your knowledge of the applicable OSHA and ASME standards, or just don’t have the resources…
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ASME B30.9-2018: Updates & Revisions to ASME’s B30.9 Slings Standard
ASME B30.9 Slings is specific to load-handling lifting slings used to connect to and support a heavy load. The B30.9…
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How to Solve Rigging Equipment Challenges in the Construction Industry
There’s no better feeling than knowing that your employees are equipped with the right tools they need to do the…
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Choosing the Best Lifting Sling: Wire Rope vs. Chain. vs. Synthetics
Chain slings, wire rope slings, web slings, roundslings, synthetic rope, and metal mesh slings can all be used to safely…
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How to Inspect Wire Rope Slings According to ASME B30.9 Standards
Understanding ASME standards will help to ensure the safety of the users, help extend the service life of the slings,…
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Best Practices for Alloy Chain Sling Inspection and Chain Sling Use
With so many different types of rigging gear out in the field, safety and production personnel have to stay laser-focused…
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