Why Should You Buy Below-the-Hook Devices and Overhead Cranes Together
Learn the long-term benefits of integrating a below-the-hook lifting device with your overhead crane.
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What Is Bridge Speed on an Overhead Crane, and Why Does It Matter?
Learn how bridge speed impacts safety, productivity, cost, and crane system design across industries.
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Class 1 vs. Class 2 Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs): What’s the Difference, and Which One Do You Need?
Learn the key differences between Class 1 and Class 2 SRLs under ANSI standards, how fall clearance impacts safety, and…
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Trends That Will Shape the Lifting and Rigging Industry in 2026
Learn the top lifting and rigging industry trends for 2026, including AI, energy infrastructure growth, inspections, automation, and workforce challenges.
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How to Perform a Pre-Use Overhead Crane Inspection
This article walks through the purpose of a pre-use inspection, how it differs from other inspection types, and a clear,…
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Four Ways to Plan and Prepare for a Mazzella Third-Party Rigging Inspection (2026)
This article provides an overview of what you should know to prepare for a third-party rigging inspection.
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What Is a Snatch Block? How It Works and When to Use One
This article explains what a snatch block is, how it works, when to use one, and how you can get the…
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Should You Repair or Replace Your Below-the-Hook Lifting Device?
Learn the major factors that determine whether your BTH device is repairable, what drives costs, how lifecycle affects your decision,…
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Carbon vs. Alloy Chain: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
This article breaks down the differences between carbon and alloy chain, which type is used for overhead lifting, and how…
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How Much Does a Lifeline Inspection Cost?
Learn how much a lifeline inspection costs, what affects pricing, and when you need a Professional Engineer review.
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What are Lifting Magnets, and How to Choose the Right One for Your Business
Learn how lifting magnets work, the differences between permanent, electro, and electro-permanent types, and how to choose the right one…
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A Dictionary of Fall Protection Terms
Learn the most common fall protection terms and definitions used in OSHA and ANSI standards. Use this dictionary to train…
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