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Category: Rigging Tips and Techniques

What is the D/d Ratio?

What You Should Know about the D/d Ratio   You’ve likely come across the term ‘D/d Ratio’ in previous research...

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Confused By Eyebolt Standards? Let’s Clear it Up.

Confused about eyebolt standards? You’re in the right place! In this blog, we are breaking down the governing standards for...

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What Does “Never Saddle a Dead Horse” Mean?

There's a well-known saying intended to aid in remembering which way to attach a wire rope clip that reads, "never...

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What is Pythagoras’ Theorem?

What is Pythagoras’ Theorem? We’re glad you asked! Pythagoras’ Theorem, also called the Pythagorean Theorem, is a geometry formula discovered...

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Effect of Angles on Sling Capacities

The Effect of Angles on Sling Capacities The effect of sling angles on sling capacity refers to how tension increases...

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Top 5 Misuses of Hand Chain Hoists

5 Hand Chain Hoist Misuses You Need to Avoid One of the most commonly used pieces of lifting equipment is...

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Do’s & Dont’s With Lifting Shackles

How to Properly Use Lifting Shackles Shackles come in many types and may be used in various rigging and load...

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4 Common Rigging Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Save Money and Time by Avoiding These Rigging Mistakes Rigging and lifting heavy loads is a necessary part of construction....

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Don’t Guess, Calculate! Center of Gravity Essentials for Rigging Pros

Here’s How to Get the Correct Center of Gravity of a Load What is Center of Gravity? By definition, the...

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Understanding the Basket Hitch

This blog series will focus entirely on some of the uses, benefits, and limitations of the various sling hitches and...

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