Lifting slings are essential tools in many industries, designed to safely lift and transport heavy loads. Proper maintenance and storage are essential to ensure their longevity, reliability, and safety. Below are the best practices for maintaining and storing lifting slings, helping you get the most out of your equipment while minimizing risks. Inspect on a … Read more
Australian and international standards govern the acceptable use of Synthetic Lifting Slings. Every sling has a working load limit (WLL). This is the maximum weight you can lift in a straight/direct configuration. It must never be exceeded. And for ease of understanding, the Working Load Limit and colour code for synthetic round and flat web … Read more
Cleaning is the key factor in maintaining stainless steel wire rope. It is essential to prevent corrosion, ensure structural integrity, and maintain its appearance—especially in harsh, outdoor, or marine environments. This guide is of a general nature and does not delve into highly specialized areas such as maintaining Yacht Rigging or Structural Cable Rails. To … Read more
Cleaning is integral to maintaining galvanized wire rope as it prevents internal and surface corrosion while significantly extending its operational life. This guide is of a general nature and does not delve into highly specialized areas such as maintaining elevator cables or crane ropes. Always wear heavy-duty leather-faced gloves and safety glasses when handling wire … Read more
If your boss/wife has handed you a flying fox or zip line installation job and you’re trying to figure out what wire to order, this is the article for you. Getting the cable selection wrong isn’t just a compliance problem, it can get someone killed. Here’s what you need to know. The Standards to which … Read more
Synthetic flat lifting slings are manufactured with high-strength, high tenacity synthetic polyester yarn. These Durable and specially woven 100% polyester slings with standard folded eyes incorporate ‘wear’ padding to provide maximum protection around the eyes. They are widely used across global and local industries and governed by Australian Standards like AS 13531. There almost universal … Read more
Coated and Uncoated Wire Rope can present a dilemma. Unsure about which of these is appropriate for your application? Read on and find out. Surprisingly, uncoated wire rope may not outlast any coated wire rope. Coated wire rope typically has a petrochemical coating or jacket which enhances the rope’s resistance to both corrosion and wear-and-tear. It … Read more
Any layman with limited industry knowledge may fail to distinguish between a particular stainless steel grade and another. But for manufacturers and industry experts, the distinguishing features of different stainless steel alloys are evident. The two most popular stainless steel grades – AISI grade 304/A2 and 316/A4 alloys – can bring this confusion. At a glance, the two … Read more
Thread Converting Insert Nuts reduce the size large female threads or enlarge smaller male threads. These are essential components in industrial fastening systems and are commonly used in conjunction with screws or bolts. They can also serve as effective solutions for repairing damaged or incorrectly threaded holes. These fittings can be used in combinations and … Read more
Wire Rope Cutters MUST match the tool to the wire rope’s thickness and hardness. To choose the right cutter for steel wire rope, match the tool to the rope’s thickness and hardness. Stronger wire rope cable cutters or shear-cutters (parrot beak cutters) have encircling blades made with hardened-steel. This blade format uses the collapsing trapezoid … Read more