Welcome to the new Ask the Expert video podcast. In this series, a Crosby Group expert answers some of your most common rigging, lifting, and securement questions.
Read MoreHow many slings should you collect into a single point hook?
How many times on the job site have you seen the riggers place more than two slings into one single point hook with no regard to the fact they may be tip loading, back loading, or even side loading the hook?
Read MoreHow to correctly use sorting hooks
Sorting hooks are not your typical everyday hook for most companies, but for those companies and individuals who use them, and whether you call them lay out hooks, pelican hooks, shake out hooks, or sorting hooks, a little refresher on correct application may be in order.
The sorting hook was manufactured for the intended use for sorting and laying out plate, pipe, cylindrical shapes, and other items that allow engagement to the full depth of the hook throat in multiple sling leg applications.
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