Plasma Synthetic Rope: Versatility for Lifting, Winching, and Mooring
Plasma® rope can be used similar to wire rope as the primary medium used for overhead lifts, towing, mooring, and…
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SE Hoists, PE Hoists, and CE Hoists: Which Should You Choose?
Mazzella offers three types of engineered hoists: the SE standard hoist, the PE pre-engineered hoist, and the CE custom-engineered hoist.…
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7 Reasons Why Inspection Tags Aren’t Making Your Lifting Program Safer
In theory, this process seems like a highly-organized and bullet-proof way to make sure your lifting and rigging gear is…
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Choosing the Best Lifting Sling: Wire Rope vs. Chain. vs. Synthetics
Chain slings, wire rope slings, web slings, roundslings, synthetic rope, and metal mesh slings can all be used to safely…
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How to Inspect Wire Rope Slings According to ASME B30.9 Standards
Understanding ASME standards will help to ensure the safety of the users, help extend the service life of the slings,…
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Variable Frequency Drives: Smart Motor Controls for Overhead Cranes
Do you battle with an older overhead crane system to keep it up and running? If your crane seems to…
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5 Reasons Your Lifting & Rigging Program Isn’t OSHA/ASME Compliant
Those that have been in the lifting and rigging industries for a while will remember that years ago, sling and…
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Which Slingmax® Sling Protection Product Is Right for You?
This article, which is based off our collaborative video with Slingmax®, will explain and compare the different types of Slingmax®…
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How to Choose a Rigging Inspection Company for OSHA Compliance
One of the most important aspects of selecting a rigging inspection company is to understand who is actually performing the…
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How to Make Sure Your Lifting and Rigging Equipment Is OSHA Compliant
“Where do I start?” This is a question that is on the minds of safety and maintenance leaders in all…
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Mazzella Companies Hosts Two Certified Inspector Courses in Cleveland
Mazzella Companies hosted two certified inspector courses for employees and customers at their facility in Cleveland, OH. A total of…
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Standard 6×19 and 6×36 Classifications of Wire Rope
While the 6x19 ropes give primary emphasis to abrasion resistance in varying degrees, the 6x36 ropes are important for their…
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Mazzella Knocks Out Elaborate Scoreboard Upgrade at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
The scoreboard made its debut at Quicken Loans Arena on October 30, 2014—the largest HD scoreboard in any arena in…
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Wire Rope Sling Inspection Criteria
As a starting point, the same work practices which apply to all "working" wire rope apply to wire rope which…
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Crosby Fist Grip Wire Rope Clip Application Instructions
Efficiency ratings for wire rope end terminations are based upon the minimum breaking force of wire rope. The efficiency rating…
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Polyester and Nylon Synthetic Web Slings: Features and Characteristics
When choosing a material for sling use, we recommend considering a material’s resistance to specific chemicals, temperature resistance and stretch.
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Efficiencies of Common Rope Splices, Knots, Bends, and Hitches
Better understand exactly what to expect from ropes which have been spliced, knotted or hitched.
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How to Set Up EPLS on a Magnetek Drive
This technical walkthrough shows you how to set up EPLS on a Magnetek IMPULSE Series 4 drive.
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Mazzella Names Mike Lindsey Vice President of Business Development
Mazzella is pleased to announce that Mike Lindsey has been appointed Vice President of Business Development for its Lifting Business.
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Wire Rope Clips: Different Types, Installation, and Common Mistakes
Wire rope is an extremely versatile mechanical device that can be used to help support and move an object or…
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How to Properly Install U-Bolt Wire Rope Clips
A step-by-step guide to maximize your wire rope’s strength and prevent accidents and injuries.
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6 Ways to Preserve Knowledge in the Lifting Industry
With experienced lifting professionals about to retire from the workforce, find out how to capture their knowledge and educate the…
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Built-Up Hoists vs. Package Hoist Systems for Overhead Cranes
No component is more important than an overhead crane’s hoist because it’s the device that lifts, suspends, and lowers the…
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Is Your Worksite Meeting Key Safety Standards?
Take the Lifting & Rigging Compliance Scorecard assessment to help you improve workplace safety.
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