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Synthetic Slings At A Glance [Guide]

Check out this guide designed to give you basic information about alloy chain slings.

Wire Rope Slings At A Glance [Guide]

Check out this guide designed to give you basic information about wire rope slings.

Synthetic Web Slings Types & Terms [Guide]

There are many types of synthetic web slings available for many types of lifting applications. Learn more about the types…

Wire Rope Slings Types & Terms [Guide]

Alloy Chain Slings Types & Terms [Guide]

OSHA Sling Tag Requirements

Employers must use only slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings (tags) as prescribed by the manufacturer, and…

Wire Rope Slings: General Information

In this article, we outline important information related to wire rope design, hitches, load weight, and more.

Capacities of Braided Wire Rope Slings (6-Part and 8-Part)

Do you know the capacities of your braided multi-part wire rope slings? Learn more about capacities of braided 6-part wire…

Inspection, Care, and Use Of Nylon and Polyester Synthetic Web Slings

Are you looking for inspection and removal from service criteria for synthetic web slings? Nylon and polyester web slings are…

Single-Part Body Mechanically Spliced Wire Rope Slings

The eyes of a singe-part mechanically spliced wire rope sling are formed using the flemish eye splice. The ends are…

Nylon & Polyester Web Slings: Heavy Duty, Flat Eye, Twisted Eye, Endless

Are you familiar with all configurations of synthetic web slings? While eye and eye is the most popular, there are…

Single-Part Body Hand Spliced Wire Rope Slings

Upon special request, a premium splice known as a tapered and concealed splice can be provided. Slings with rope bodies…

Peerless/ACCO Alloy Chain Sling Working Load Limit Specifications

Use this table as a guide to determine which Peerless/ACCO chain size and leg styles are best for your requirements.…

Edge Guard Sling Protection for Synthetic Web Slings

Edge Guard sling protection offers additional abrasion resistance when lifting loads with edges.

Installing an Overhead Crane in an Existing Building Structure

In most cases, the design and engineering team has to retrofit an overhead crane and its support structure into a…

How to Inspect a Synthetic Roundsling to ASME B30.9 Standards

The most basic, yet essential, part of using a synthetic roundsling is inspecting it prior to each use. Inspecting your…

How to Inspect a Twin-Path Roundsling to ASME Standards

We often get questions from our customers about what to look for when inspecting a Twin-Path® synthetic roundsling. Customers also…

Import vs. Domestic Rigging Products: How to Choose the Best

Ultimately, the decision to choose a domestic or an imported wire rope, shackle, hook, sling or any other type of…

How to Dispose of Damaged Rigging Gear, Wire Rope, & Slings

Because there are no standards or clear instructions developed by industry authorities like OSHA, ANSI, WSTDA, or AWRF, we have…

Wire Rope Slings: What Does Import and Domestic Really Mean?

When sourcing wire rope or wire rope slings for your next lifting project, make sure that you do your research…

Best Practices for Alloy Chain Sling Inspection and Chain Sling Use

With so many different types of rigging gear out in the field, safety and production personnel have to stay laser-focused…

How to Solve Rigging Equipment Challenges in the Construction Industry

There’s no better feeling than knowing that your employees are equipped with the right tools they need to do the…

Single-Part vs. 7-Part™ Wire Rope Slings: Which Is Best?

There are plenty of options when it comes to buying wire rope and wire rope slings. In this article, we…

Which Sling Hitch Is Best for Your Lift? Vertical vs. Basket vs. Choker

Lifting slings are designed to be used in several types of hitches so that the best configuration can be used…