How Do I Get the Most Out of a Lifting and Rigging Training?
How do I get the most out of a lifting and rigging training? Al Abel, a Top Trainer Award recipient,…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires John Sakach Company of St. Louis
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of John Sakach Company of St. Louis. This acquisition further strengthens Mazzella’s…
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The Best Overhead Bridge Crane and Gantry Crane Manufacturers
Partnering with the right overhead crane manufacturer is a big decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. The more…
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Your Guide to Turnbuckles: What They Are & How They Work
What is a turnbuckle? A turnbuckle is a basic piece of rigging equipment that can be used in a diverse…
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What is the No-Touch Electrode Handling System?
How can work within a steel mill be made safer? Mazzella's No-Touch Electrode Handling System allows you to move workers…
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Safety Factor: How Global Lifting Awareness Day Addresses the Labor Shortage in the Lifting Industry
Global Lifting Awareness Day, Thursday, July 13, 2023, plays a pivotal role in combating the labor shortage that plagues the…
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What Are Harrington’s EM / SEM Mini Electric Chain Hoists?
Why should you consider purchasing a Harrington EM / SEM Mini Electric Chain Hoist from Harrington? Simply put, after more…
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How to Choose the Best Sling Hitch Type for Your Next Overhead Lift
Understanding how to choose the best sling hitch type for your next overhead lift can help with load control and…
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Buying an Overhead Crane: Consultation to Installation & Beyond
There are a lot of steps in-between buying an overhead crane system and getting your crane installed. In this video,…
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5 Common Problems with Overhead Cranes and How to Avoid Them
Just like with an automobile or any other piece of equipment or machinery, your overhead crane will need regular maintenance…
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What’s a Self-Locking Hook, & How Does It Make Lifts Safer?
How can rigging a load to a crane be made safer? Using a self-closing hook that removes the need to…
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Help Make Safer Lifts With Self-Locking Hooks
Can rigging a load to a crane be made safer? Using a self-locking hook removes the need to have riggers…
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What is an Overhead Crane? Definition, Types, & Components
In the simplest of terms, an overhead crane is a machine, or piece of equipment, that allows you to lift…
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Overhead Crane Installation Procedures: From Conception to Completion
Learn more about the timeline for an overhead crane installation--including what takes place between a signed purchase order and the…
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How To Perform a Lifting Clamp Inspection to ASME B30.20 Standards
How are clamp lifting devices inspected to adhere to ASME B30.20 standards? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets…
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What To Expect From a Fall Protection Assessment
What is a fall protection assessment? If you are concerned about an upcoming fall protection assessment, we'll let you know…
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Rigging Qs: Proof Testing Lifting Slings, Load Testing BTH devices, & OSHA requirements
How do you know when you need a proof test on slings, load test on a BTH device, or an…
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Rigging Qs: Overhead Crane Hidden Costs, Building Designs, & Inspections
Do you have questions about the lifting and rigging business and are continuing to look for answers? In this new…
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Rigging Qs: Reassembling Cranes, Used Cranes, Building Access
When reassembling cranes or installing used cranes, what do the standards say about how the process works? In this episode…
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Maintain Load Control Without Taglines: Verton EVEREST SpinPod 7.5
The Verton EVEREST SpinPod 7.5 uses gyroscopic technology to create an output torque, precisely orienting and holding loads in position…
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7 Building Considerations When Designing Your Overhead Crane
Are you in the market for a new overhead crane? There are seven considerations within your building's structure that will…
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How Mazzella Is Your One-Stop Solution for Overhead Lifting & Material Handling
Designed to access tight alleyways, navigate through gates, and for rear property utility applications, Skylift’s easement machines are so easy…
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How To Perform a Shackle Inspection To ASME B30.26 Standards
Are your shackles still in compliance with ASME standards? In this piece, we discuss shackle identification requirements for the body…
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