When it comes to slings, there are two notable types: round slings and webbing slings. For a beginner, these may seem interchangeable. However, there are significant differences between the two. The most common ones are in terms of weight capacity and flexibility...
Spreader bars and lifting beams are both classified as industrial lifting devices under ASME B30.20, but they work in fundamentally different ways.
January 31, 2025| Posted in News| Holloway Team| 4689
How to Choose the Right Number of Legs for Our Lifting Chain Sling?
Selecting the right chain sling is essential for safe and effective heavy lifting. One key factor to consider is the number of legs in the sling, as this determines how the load is connected to the lifting device.
November 25, 2022| Posted in Products| Holloway Team| 10171
What are Alloy Chain Slings? Types, Grades, And How to Order Them
A popular choice for overhead lifting applications, alloy chain slings are some of the toughest and most durable lifting slings in the material handling industry. They are often used due to their strength, abrasion resistance, and ability to conform to the shape of the loads.
Common Rigging Problems and How to Identify Them
Bad rigging does not announce itself. A wire rope sling with a few broken wires, a shackle with a slightly opened body, or a synthetic sling with a faint chemical stain, these rigging problems sit in plain sight on job sites every day.
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