What Is a Bearing Lifter for an Overhead Crane?
Learn what a bearing lifting device is for an overhead crane, how it improves safety, and prevents damage to bearings.
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Chain Grades Guide: Buyer’s Guide to Grades 30, 43, 70, 80, 100, 120 and Applications
Get the ultimate chain grades guide! Learn what 30, 43, 70, 80, 100, 120 mean, how to identify them, &…
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Carbon Chain vs Alloy Chain: Applications, Safety, and How to Choose
Compare carbon chain vs alloy chain. Learn safe uses, markings, and why alloy is required for lifting. Choose the right…
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Common Problems People Make When Using Synthetic Web Slings
Learn the most common mistakes workers make when using synthetic web slings, including protection, storage, choking, and inspection practices.
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A Dictionary of Fall Protection Terms
Learn the most common fall protection terms and definitions used in OSHA and ANSI standards. Use this dictionary to train…
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Plasma® Sling Service Life: What Our Break Test Revealed
Can slings go longer? Our break tests revealed unexpected MBL failures. Get insights on Plasma® sling service life, inspections &…
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Scary Rigging Spooktacular: Unsafe Rigging From Real Inspections
See real examples of unsafe rigging: twisted hooks, cursed chains, mangled links, and red‑tag rejects—plus clear removal criteria and safer…
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How Much Does a Lifeline Inspection Cost?
Learn how much a lifeline inspection costs, what affects pricing, and when you need a Professional Engineer review.
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What are Lifting Magnets, and How to Choose the Right One for Your Business
Learn how lifting magnets work, the differences between permanent, electro, and electro-permanent types, and how to choose the right one…
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Carbon vs. Alloy Chain: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
This article breaks down the differences between carbon and alloy chain, which type is used for overhead lifting, and how…
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How Much Does a Fall Protection Lifeline Inspection Cost?
Fall protection lifeline inspection cost: ranges for standard vs. P.E., what affects pricing, what’s included, and how to prepare to…
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How AI Stringing Line Inspection Works: Scope’s 360° Rope Analysis Explained
AI stringing line inspection boosts safety and speed. Scope’s 360° views flag abrasion, cuts, splices, and predict break strength with…
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Repair or Replace a Lifting Device: How to Make the Right Call
Is your lifting device worth fixing? Discover when to repair or replace it for cost-effectiveness and safety. Get expert tips…
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Should You Repair or Replace Your Below-the-Hook Lifting Device?
Learn the major factors that determine whether your BTH device is repairable, what drives costs, how lifecycle affects your decision,…
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What Is a Snatch Block? How It Works and When to Use One
This article explains what a snatch block is, how it works, when to use one, and how you can get the…
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How to Tell Good Chain from Bad Chain: Safety Tips for Chain Shoppers
Learn how to tell good chain from bad chain. Spot cheap, unsafe chain and worn-out slings so you can buy…
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Four Ways to Plan and Prepare for a Mazzella Third-Party Rigging Inspection (2026)
This article provides an overview of what you should know to prepare for a third-party rigging inspection.
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How to Perform a Pre-Use Overhead Crane Inspection
This article walks through the purpose of a pre-use inspection, how it differs from other inspection types, and a clear,…
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