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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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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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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Buying New Overhead Cranes vs. Used Overhead Cranes: Which Are Best?
There's no question that buying an overhead crane will improve efficiency, improve production, and make overhead lifts more ergonomic and…
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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 Companies’ 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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Mazzella Companies Acquires Gutter Machine Manufacturer Nasser Machines
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce it has acquired Nasser Machines, a reputable gutter machine manufacturer in Western Canada. The…
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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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