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December 2nd, 2024

Do not take the risk: know inspections

Lifting equipment keeps sectors including manufacturing, logistics, ports, maritime, construction, mining, quarrying and renewables operating. Add these to a plethora of non-industrial sectors such as entertainment, medical, aeronautical, agricultural and the military and the ubiquity of lifting equipment is clearly apparent.

November 20th, 2024

How to Use a Single Leg Sling ?

A single-leg sling is a type of lifting or rigging equipment used in various industries to lift, secure, or move loads. It typically consists of a single length of material, such as chain, wire rope, or synthetic webbing, that is designed to connect a load to a lifting device like a crane or hoist.

October 21st, 2024

What is the proof load to be applied to an item of lifting equipment at periodic examination ?

Unless it is a mandatory requirement of the applicable national legislation, standard or manufacturer, we do not recommend the routine overload testing of lifting equipment, except following an exceptional circumstance such as significant modification or repair. This is because overload testing has few benefits and number of disadvantages:

June 24th, 2024

Discover the difference, Lifting vs Rigging Equipment

Lifting equipment is designed to generate the necessary force for raising and lowering heavy loads vertically. Rigging equipment involves selecting and arranging components to secure and stabilize the load during lifting operations

June 24th, 2024

Discover the difference, Lifting vs Lashing Equipment

Lifting involves raising or elevating heavy objects using equipment like cranes, hoists, and forklifts. The primary goal is to move cargo vertically—off the ground, onto a higher platform, or to a specific location. Lashing secures cargo during transportation to prevent movement. It ensures horizontal stability, especially when cargo is transported on vehicles, ships, or aircraft.

May 27th, 2024

What is a Soft Steel Black Round Sling ?

A soft steel black round sling is a hybrid lifting sling that combines features of both polyester round slings and steel wire rope slings. Compared to conventional polyester round slings, the soft steel round sling offers superior cut resistance and increased heat resistance. WLL: 2000kg Safety Factor:5:1

February 4th, 2024

Happy Chinese New Year, Year of the Dragon

Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival (春节 – chūnjié) is the year of the Dragon (pronounced “loong” in Chinese) and festivities start February 10, 2024. The lunar new year, falls on a slightly different day in January or February of each year, as it follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar, rather than the regular Gregorian calendar used in most parts of the world.

January 31st, 2024

What is the Lifting Capacity ?

The lifting capacity is a term that refers to the maximum weight or force that a machine or device can lift or apply. Different types of machines have different lifting capacities, depending on their design, function, and safety features

December 2nd, 2023

What is 4 leg sling used for ?

A four leg sling comprises four legs permanently connected at their upper ends by a suitable link assembly and marked as an assembly. Four leg slings are mainly used to handle square or rectangular (four cornered) loads.