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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Mazzella Companies Acquires Pope Rigging Loft, Inc.
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pope Rigging Loft, Inc. of Portland, Oregon, expanding Mazzella’s footprint into…
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Mazzella Launches New High-Performance Crane Rope Inspection Tool Kit
How can I make sure my high-performance crane ropes are in compliance with industry standards? Conducting daily inspections is critical…
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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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Do Manual Hoists and Trolleys Require a Load Test After Installation?
Did you just have a manual hoist or trolley installed and are wondering about the need for a load test?…
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When Do ASME Standards Require Proof Tests for Rigging Gear?
Regular proof testing of lifting slings is not required by ASME standards, but when are proof tests required for rigging…
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How Do Stairways Help Prevent Falls for Workers At Height?
How do stairways aid in fall prevention for workers at height? Stairways protect workers at height by providing them a…
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Why Are Periodic Inspections Required, But Proof Testing Isn’t?
Should you consider having proof tests done, or would periodic inspections help you stay in compliance with ASME standards? Before…
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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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What Signs Will Show if My Rigging Inspection was ASME-Compliant?
How do I know if the rigging inspection I just had done by a third-party company was a good one?…
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What’s a Kevlar® Lifeline, and How Is It Used by the U.S. Navy?
How can Mazzella’s work on Kevlar® lifelines with the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard benefit a civilian company? It shows…
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Does Dried Concrete on Web Slings Require Removal From Service?
Does dried concrete on a synthetic web sling meet removal from service criteria? To best answer this question, Mazzella Companies…
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