A Brief Rigging Glossary: Basic Industry Terms You Should Know
Understanding common lifting and rigging terms can be critical to the success of planning and executing an overhead lift. Use…
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How Do I Properly Tighten the Screw Pin on an Anchor Shackle?
Have you heard that an anchor shackle's screw pin should be tightened and then backed off 1/4 turn? In this…
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Do Synthetic Web Slings Have Red Core Yarns for Inspection?
In this video, we discuss red core yarns and removal from service criteria for nylon and polyester web slings.
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Mazzella’s Online Rigging Tool Box Talk with Adam Franz (5/1/20)
In case you missed it, here's the recording of Mazzella's Online Rigging Tool Box Talk with Adam Franz (Crane Hot…
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How Do Twin-Path® Slings Compare to Wire Rope and Alloy Chain Slings?
With standard capacities up to 400 tons, Twin-Path® high-performance roundslings are as strong as steel, but are only about 10%…
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Considerations for Maintaining Load Control When You Rig Your Next Lift
Even if a load is perfectly rigged according to its weight, without proper load control, the lift could fail and…
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Why Would I Use a Twin-Path® Sling Instead of a Synthetic Rope Sling?
Are you thinking about switching from a steel sling to a synthetic rope sling? You might want to consider Twin-Path®…
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History, Configurations, and Best Uses of Slingmax® Twin-Path® Slings
John Ketchum and Greg D'ELia from Slingmax® join us to talk about the Twin-Path® roundslings. This conversation may change the…
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Ball Bearing and Positioning Swivels: What They Are and How They’re Used
A swivel is a piece of hardware used to accommodate load movement and twisting and is particularly useful in situations…
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Remote Lifting & Rigging Training for Material Handling Professionals
Are you looking for an alternate way to provide lifting and rigging training for your employees? Mazzella offers remote video…
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Alloy Chain Sling Assemblies: Parts, Configuration, and Terminology
We often find there is confusion around the different terminology used to describe alloy chain slings. In this article, we'll…
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Mechanical Repair vs. Welding Repair Shops for Alloy Chain Slings
In this video, we breakdown the differences between a rigging shop that performs mechanical chain repair vs. welded chain repair.
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