8 Oct

Eyebolt WLL and Angular Loading: Why the number on the tag isn’t the number you can lift

The figure stamped on a collared eyebolt made to AS 2317.1:2018 is its transverse WLL – the side-pull rating,...

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18 Sep

Shackle Misuse: The five things riggers get wrong and why they matter

Five mistakes account for most of the shackles Ranger takes out of service: the wrong fitting for the...

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9 Sep

Sling Angle De-rating and WLL: The calculation every rigger needs to get right

The wider the angle between your sling legs, the harder each leg is working – and the faster...

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9 Sep

Difference between a Dogger and a Qualified Lifting Inspector

A dogger is licensed to sling loads and direct a lift. A qualified lifting inspector is trained and...

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