Thursday, 28 January 2021
If you are not getting the right service life from your lifting sling, there may be a better sling option you could choose. When choosing a lifting sling, there are a variety of factors that you need to consider before making a decision. These include; understanding your lifting application (i.e. the weight of the load and the centre of gravity), the environment you will be using the sling in (i.e. clearance and surrounding conditions) as well as how the sling will be used to support and lift the load (i.e. hitch type and geometry/sling angles). You also need to consider the advantages and disadvantages of common lifting slings in the market to understand which choice is going to be right for your lifting application. This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of wire rope slings, chain slings and synthetic slings. We detail the typical uses for each type of sling, which industries are more likely to use each type of sling as well as the main advantages and disadvantages of each to help you select the best sling for your lifting application to ensure equipment longevity. To find out if you are using the best sling for your lift - please click through to the article.
Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Chain slings are one of the most common pieces of lifting equipment and there are many ways you can use one to complete a lift. There is a wide range of options available in the market as well as a vast array of guides that help in working out which chain sling you should use. There are many factors that should be considered to ensure you are not only using the right chain sling but also caring for it the right way too. This article provides you with a broad range of information including an overview of the types of chain slings, things to consider before selecting or using your sling as well as our inspection, care and storage recommendations to ensure compliance and safety. For this information and more on chain slings that will help you achieve equipment longevity - click through to the article.
Thursday, 2 July 2020
Even the most rigorous inspection regime for wire ropes on cranes could leave you exposed to risk if visual inspections are the only methods used. During a visual rope examination, only the condition of the visible parts of the outer wires can be evaluated. Quite often, the visible 20% looks good, while a great number of wire breaks are concealed in the invisible part of the rope. Wire ropes with internal wire breaks and no external signs of damage are extremely dangerous. In this article we detail the importance of introducing electromagnetic wire rope testing, also known as non-destructive testing, or NDT into your maintenance program. For information on NDT, loose strands, birdcaging as well as some advice on how to best prevent breaks from happening – please click through to the article.
Thursday, 30 January 2020
Choosing the right lifting equipment is crucial to ensure safety when conducting a lift, and with the wide range of options available in the market, it can sometimes be challenging to know if you are using the best sling for your lift. Wire rope, chain, synthetic and webbing slings each have their benefits, but not all benefits are applicable to all lifts or environments. To help you choose the right sling, we have devised a list of factors to consider before making your selection from considering the load and frequency of use to the method of slinging and the operating environment. To find out more, click through the article
Thursday, 28 November 2019
Chain hoists are a common piece of lifting equipment due to their ability to reduce the puling effort and amount of strain an operator will encounter when lifting a load. They are extremely versatile, come in a variety of models and can be used in almost every industry even subsea environments. Whilst chain hoists are known for their durability, reliability and versatility, they still require proper care, use and maintenance to ensure they don’t encounter damage. To read about some common misuses of chain hoists and why you should avoid doing such things, click through to the article.
Common problems found during lifting gear inspections
The importance of maintaining your lifting and rigging assets
Everything you need to know about destructive testing
How to get the best performance and lifespan of wire rope
How to effectively dispose of damaged lifting equipment
Advice from Nobles Engineering on the proper use of swivels
Height Safety: Seven steps to a reliable fall prevention system
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