Announcing The Lifting & Rigging Channel for Material Handling
We're excited to announce The Lifting & Rigging Channel, which will serve as the new home base for all of…
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Mazzella Companies Launches Online Sling Inspection Course
Do you know how to inspect the lifting slings used on your job site? Enroll in this free course and…
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ASME B30.26 Shackle Inspection Requirements & Best Practices for Use
Are you looking for OSHA and ASME requirements for shackle inspection? Do you need to know how often and what…
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What Is the ASME B30 Safety Standard for Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging?
If you work in a job that utilizes a crane, hoist, derrick, or cableway to lift and move material, you’re…
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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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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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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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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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What Is a Rigid Rail Fall Protection System? Different Types & Design
Rigid rail systems are modular in design and can be configured in virtually endless lengths, spans, and fall protection coverage…
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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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Who Are The Best Overhead Crane Manufacturers in Michigan / Detroit?
Keep in mind that price should never be the only factor when selecting an overhead crane company to partner with.…
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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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How to Inspect Synthetic Web Slings to ASME B30.9 Standards
In this article, our goal is to help you understand what is required for your web slings to meet ASME…
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Best Overhead Crane Manufacturers in North Carolina and South Carolina
The key to finding the right overhead crane company to partner with—and to a great buying experience—depends on a number…
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13 Rigging Best Practices for Your Next Overhead Lift [Infographic]
Don't take risks...be a rigger with a plan. Good crane operation and good rigging practices require having a plan and…
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Why Pay for Lifting and Rigging Training When You Can Get it for Free?
The key to a safe working environment has always been training, inspection, and knowledgeable employees. More frequently, we’re seeing customers…
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The 6 Most Common Problems Found During a Rigging Gear Inspection
It’s not a stretch to say that some companies are more proactive in training their employees and inspecting their rigging…
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Overhead Cranes: Modular Cranes vs. Engineered Process Cranes
Modular bridge crane systems use off-the-shelf packaged components and are designed to be general purpose material movers. Meanwhile, an engineered…
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How to Get More Out of Your Rigging Training and Lift Training Courses
If you take a step back and look at the big picture, it’s not about the certificate you receive at…
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Synthetic Slings: Web Slings, Roundslings, and Polyester vs. Nylon
If you’re lifting highly finished parts or delicate materials, then a synthetic lifting sling can provide the flexibility, strength, and…
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How to Plan and Prepare for a Third-Party Rigging Gear Inspection
If you’re not confident in your knowledge of the applicable OSHA and ASME standards, or just don’t have the resources…
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How to Calculate Total Fall Distance When Using Fall Protection
Total fall distance is the total distance of a free fall, plus the additional distance encountered during deceleration. When calculating…
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ASME B30.9-2018: Updates & Revisions to ASME’s B30.9 Slings Standard
ASME B30.9 Slings is specific to load-handling lifting slings used to connect to and support a heavy load. The B30.9…
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