Why Shop-Made Rigging Puts Your Crew and Loads at Risk — and What to Do Instead
When it comes to rigging, every link in the chain matters …. literally. While shop-made rigging might seem like a quick, low-cost solution, it often comes from good intentions such […]
Not All Tons Are Equal: Why Shackle Markings Matter
When it comes to rigging hardware—especially shackles—understanding the markings on the gear is critical. One of the most common sources of confusion? The word and markings for “ton.” While it […]
Shop Made Rigging
From time to time we are asked to do a walk through at a client’s location and identify issues with rigging hardware or the tools that are being used. During one […]
Shackles 101
Shackles are the little (or big) workhorses of the industry. They are used to connect slings and other rigging to loads. While commonly used, they are also commonly abused and […]
The Final Factor
It’s time to start work for the day and you go to get the web sling you always use out of the back of your truck. Since it is the […]
Crane Tech Featured In Wire Rope News
A Crane Tech article was featured in the June edition of Wire Rope News & Sling Technology. The article was on a topic we are very passionate about… crane safety and […]
10 Tips For Wire Rope Inspection
Periodic wire rope inspection is a key factor in keeping your mobile crane operations in working order. Here are some tips to help keep both the operator and inspector safe […]
Wire Rope Clips 101
Wire Rope Clips can have lots of helpful uses – they are a simple fitting that can be easily used in the field or shop. Sometimes called a u-bolt or […]
52% FAILED The Basic Rigging Quiz?
A month ago our Hand-Me-Down Rigging post discussed the need for actual training versus having riggers being taught by their co-workers. As part of that article, we invited readers to […]
Hand-Me-Down Rigging Knowledge?
In the absence of training, workers often do what ever they need to do in order to get the job done. At Crane Tech we often find untrained riggers are […]