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March 16th, 2023

Under the Hook Lifting Device

An "under the hook" lifting device refers to any type of equipment or attachment that is used to lift or manipulate a load directly from the crane hook. This can include a wide range of devices, such as slings, chains, shackles, grabs, hooks, magnets, and vacuum lifters.

March 4th, 2023

How often should lifting equipments be subject to thorough examantions?

Thorough examination of lifting equipment must take place every 12 months - or every 6 months if the equipment is used to lift people. Any accessories used in lifting should also be inspected every 6 months.

January 5th, 2023

What is Factor of Safety (FoS) ?

In engineering, a factor of safety (FoS), also known as (and used interchangeably with) safety factor (SF), expresses how much stronger a system is than it needs to be for an intended load.

January 7th, 2023

What is a Safe Working Load ( SWL ) ?

The safe working load or specific application load (SWL) is the maximum load (mass) as assessed by a Competent Person which an item of lifting equipment may raise, lower or suspend under the particular service conditions. The SWL is marked on the equipment and appears in statutory records.

March 4th, 2023

What is a Lifting Equipment

Lifting equipment is a generic term used throughout this code to indicate loosely all lifting accessories and appliances.

March 13th, 2023

Lifting Accessory (rigging equipment / lifting gear / lifting tackle)

The term lifting accessory, or accessory for lifting, is used in current legislation to mean an item of equipment used to attach the load to the lifting appliance. Such equipment is also known as ‘rigging equipment’, ‘lifting gear’ or ‘lifting tackle’. For the purpose of this code the term Lifting Accessory is used throughout. In terms of supply legislation, the term can include equipment which is intended to constitute an integral part of the load and which is independently placed on the ma

February 3rd, 2024

What is Rated Capacity and Working Load Limit?

Rated Capacity is the maximum total load a crane can lift for a defined configuration. A Working Load is the load on the hook plus mass (weight) of the hook and block.

August 11th, 2023

What do the units N, daN, kN & kgf mean?

What do the units N, daN, kN & kgf mean? Working Load Limit (WLL) & Minimum Breaking Load (MBL)

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