Choosing the right sling for you can still be confusing even with all the research that you have done. One thing to take into consideration when choosing your lifting sling is the environment and conditions that your lifting sling will be working in.
With that in mind, here are a few things to know about your slings to help you make the most accurate decision possible.
Crosby is a world-renowned manufacturer in the heavy lift industry that strives for quality, expert training, and technical mastery in the field. As a pioneer in the field, Crosby was the first to produce forged wire rope clips, wire rope guards on sheaves that can be opened for easier reeving, Forged Load Rating, which involves marking the working load limit directly on products, and quenched and tempered fittings for a more reliable performance. In addition, they began the Forged Product Identification Codes trend, which involves printing the PIC into the material of each product, allowing for traceability of the date of production and material certification. They implemented rating products by Fatigue Rates, forging the patented Quic-Check™ markings into hooks, shackles, and various other rigging products to assist users in determining proper use, and they produced a crane block that can be removed without removing the wedge socking from wire rope.
Hoist rings come in various grades for all kinds of jobs. They can be composed of multiple materials and be designed in a number of styles. Some swivel. Some pivot. Some do both. The name of the piece sounds quite specific, but the term actually encompasses a wide swath of items within the heavy lift tools market. Hoist rings are particularly popular for jobs requiring the movement of varied loads. First-time buyers may be unsure as to what level of strength they need, what style they need, and what features are most advantageous for their job or industry application. In these situations, it is often helpful to take a look at what is most commonly used for similar jobs, as well as what industry best practices exist.
Here at Empire Rigging, we’re proud to provide USA-made rigging solutions to corporate accounts, hobbyists, and independent contractors. We only supply the best equipment available, because we know that the right tools are essential to getting the job done. In order to make sure that everything we sell is top notch, we do a lot of testing and analysis. Often, the equipment is good but not great. Those items never make it into our inventory. Our customers expect the best, and “good enough” equipment simply doesn’t make the cut. On occasion, we come across equipment which really excites us. These are the things we provide to our customers on a daily basis.
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