Buying New Overhead Cranes vs. Used Overhead Cranes: Which Are Best?
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What Is the Best Kelly Line Rope for a Foundation Drilling Rig?
Swapping out or replacing a Kelly line wire rope is one of the biggest causes of work stoppage and equipment…
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ASME B30.10 Hook Inspection Criteria and Best Practices for Use
Do you know how often you should be inspecting your hooks, who should be performing those inspections, and most importantly—what…
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Mazzella’s Adam Franz Wins 2019 Corporate Top Trainer Award
Adam Franz, Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager of Mazzella Companies, was nominated for and awarded 2019’s Corporate Top Trainer by Crane…
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Top 10 Fall Protection Safety Tips for Working at Height
Staying safe while working at height requires proper training, planning, and procedures for identifying and removing potential fall hazards. In…
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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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Types of Lifting Hooks: How to Choose the Right Hook
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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How to Calculate the Weight of a Load Before an Overhead Lift
Planning an overhead lift all starts with understanding the weight of the load you plan on lifting and moving. Everything…
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