Rigging
Selecting the correct rigging equipment for your application will only lead to efficiency and safety improvements. Our range of rigging apparatus has been categorise to assist you in making the right decision.
CHOOSING THE CORRECT RIGGING EQUIPMENT
It goes without saying that selecting the correct equipment is crucial. Selection of the wrong equipment can lead to not only an unsuccessful lift, but risk of injury will be amplified. If you’re unsure of what components or exact rigging assembly your duty requires, don’t hesitate to give our trusted and knowledgeable Sales Team a call who will happily assist you in making the right decision.
RIGGING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Maintenance is essential to ensuring that all over your rigging apparatus functions effectively, efficiency, and, more importantly, safely. Lifting heavy loads poses stress and strain on your equipment, therefore, we advise that you inspect all equipment prior to use, looking for any signs of damage or wear.
In addition to regular inspection, it’s vital that you create a repair schedule so that you never get caught short. Failure to correctly maintain your equipment can lead to disastrous consequences, ones that are easily avoidable with a tight maintenance schedule.
ANY SHAPE. ANY SIZE. NOT A PROBLEM
Rigging Equipment comes in all shapes and sizes, with individual components designed to work in unison to create a custom assembly that assists riggers in undertaking heavy lifting tasks on usually industrial or construction sites.
Our range of Rigging apparatus includes: Turnbuckles & Rigging Screws, Lifting & Spreader Beams, Load Arrestors, Chain & Components, Wire Rope/Steel Cable, Snatch Blocks, Wire Rope Fittings, and Swivels – all these individual parts or assemblies can be integrated to form a custom device to suit a wide range of heavy lifting tasks.
Rigging Equipment FAQs
Generally, no—damaged rigging components like slings, shackles, or hooks should be removed from service and replaced, not repaired, to avoid safety risks.
Yes, all rigging equipment used for lifting in the workplace must be tested, certified, and inspected under LOLER and PUWER regulations to ensure safety and legal compliance.
Yes, temperature, moisture, chemical exposure, and UV can affect the performance of rigging gear, especially webbing or fibre slings, so storage and use conditions must be considered.
Rigging equipment should be visually inspected before each use and thoroughly examined by a competent person at regular intervals—typically every 6 months for lifting gear used to lift people and every 12 months for other lifting equipment.