Identification & Markings for Older Below-the-Hook Lifting Device
When working with an older below the hook lifting devices you may find yourself confused about what does and does…
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Acceptance Criteria for Below-the-Hook Devices
On this episode of YouTube Qs, Dan Sherwood answers this question: I can’t find any acceptance criteria on proof testing…
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When is Elongation a Problem?
In this episode of Ask the Experts, we sat down with Matt Burk who answered the question: when is elongation…
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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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2021 State of the Industry: Construction and Manufacturing
What is the current state and future outlook of construction and manufacturing in the United States? In this video 0:00…
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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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Ride Along with Nathan Fisher
In this episode of the Ride Along Series, we stepped into Nathan Fisher’s steel toe boots to see a day…
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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 is Elongation in Synthetic Ropes?
In this episode of Ask the Experts we sat down with Matt Burk who explained elongation in synthetic ropes. In…
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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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What is Sling Protection?
One of the most common rigging problems is lack of proper sling protection. Learn how to keep your slings, equipment…
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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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