MANHEIM, PA--(Marketwired - Jun 4, 2013) - Sling chain and industrial hoists are companion components in most applications that involve heavy lifting. The safety and reliability of lifting and moving ...

Self-locking hooks offer many clear benefits over sling or standard hooks, all contributing to enhanced safety in their lifting operations, according to Felix Nyberg, global product manager at The ...

Self-locking hooks, also known as safety hooks, have changed the lifting industry, but their use has yet to become universal. Self-locking hooks, also commonly known as positive locking hooks or ...

People who investigate rigging failures for a living say that all lifting devices should be inspected before they are put into service. Taking a minute to check over shackles, slings and hooks to make ...