What to Avoid When Using a Hand Chain Hoist The hand chain hoist, also known as a chain block or a spur gear hoist in Europe, is one of the most used pieces of lifting equipment around the world. The reason for this is its simple design and ability to make manually lifting heavy objects […]
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Lift & Learn with LGH – Shackles In our latest Lift & Learn series we outline the do’s and don’ts of rigging shackles and give advice on adhering to best safety practices. Information and Illustration, copyright by Jerry Klinke, all rights reserved. Interested in speaking to one of our experts for more advice or […]
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What Is A Shackle? Also known as D-links, shackles are u-shaped load bearing devices with a removable pin. They are used between loads being lifted and load lifting devices such as chains, slings and wire ropes. What Are Shackles Used For? There is a range of uses for shackles, the most common being: […]
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