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What You Should Know about the D/d Ratio   You’ve likely come across the term ‘D/d Ratio’ in previous research and real-world applications. It’s a fundamental concept in rigging, crucial for ensuring the safety and efficiency of your operations. Let’s demystify the D/d Ratio together and explore its vital role in rigging practices.   Exploring […]

Confused about eyebolt standards? You’re in the right place! In this blog, we are breaking down the governing standards for eyebolts used primarily in rigging operations. When ANSI first published the B18.15 standard on forged eyebolts in 1960, they stated as a disclaimer that “it would be impossible to develop an ANSI standard which would […]

There’s a well-known saying intended to aid in remembering which way to attach a wire rope clip that reads, “never saddle a dead horse.” As our blog title reflects, that’s what we’ll be discussing today.

What is Pythagoras’ Theorem? We’re glad you asked! Pythagoras’ Theorem, also called the Pythagorean Theorem, is a geometry formula discovered by the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras sometime between 569 – 475 BC. The theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other […]

The Effect of Angles on Sling Capacities The effect of sling angles on sling capacity refers to how tension increases on each sling leg as the sling angle decreases from vertical. When sling angles become smaller, each sling leg must carry more force, which reduces the safe working capacity of the sling. Using slings at […]

5 Hand Chain Hoist Misuses You Need to Avoid One of the most commonly used pieces of lifting equipment is the hand chain hoist, also known as a chain fall. They are durable, portable, and designed to help crews lift and position heavy loads with controlled manual effort. However, even a rugged hand chain hoist […]

How to Properly Use Lifting Shackles Shackles come in many types and may be used in various rigging and load securement applications. However, as with all equipment, certain guidelines must be followed to ensure lifting shackle safety during operations! This blog post highlights some common “do’s and dont’s” when it comes to using lifting shackles. […]

Save Money and Time by Avoiding These Rigging Mistakes Rigging and lifting heavy loads is a necessary part of construction. As such, rigging is commonplace across multiple industries. Experienced riggers make lifting operations look easy, but the reality is far from it. Common rigging mistakes can be lethal, but are also avoidable. You may be […]

Here’s How to Get the Correct Center of Gravity of a Load What is Center of Gravity? By definition, the center of gravity is a point from which the weight of a body or system may be considered to act. In rigging, the center of gravity of a load is the point within a load […]

This blog series will focus entirely on some of the uses, benefits, and limitations of the various sling hitches and where you would find them in use in the field.