Rigging & Lifting Gear
Rigging and lifting gear is what we are known for. Wire rope in every common construction (galvanized, ungalvanized, stainless, and PVC coated), polypropylene rope, chain, sling belts, shackles, thimbles, clips, turnbuckles, swivels, chain blocks, lever hoists, and pulley blocks. Deep stock across the full size range, with load ratings for heavy material handling.
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Where it's used
Precast Lifting
Precast concrete elements (beams, columns, wall panels) are lifted by rigging lugs. Slings must be rated for the element weight plus dynamic load (typically 1.5x static load). We size slings per your element weight and dimensions.
Crane Load Calculations
Every sling, shackle, and hook we sell carries a marked working load limit (WLL) that already includes the manufacturer's design factor over breaking strength. Pick gear so the WLL covers your load plus sling-angle effects; the manufacturer's load tables show the deratings.
Temporary Bracing and Formwork Rigging
Temporary shoring and bracing use chains and cables to prevent collapse during construction. Working load must exceed maximum temporary loads per code.
How ordering works
Send the load weight (in kg) and lift configuration (vertical, angled, spreader bar). We will recommend sling size and count from the manufacturers' load tables.
What we can supply
Full product range
Common sizes, grades, and standards we stock or source for this category. Sizes and specs guide your order; send us your list and we will confirm stock and pricing.
Steel Wire Rope
Galvanized wire rope
Double-galvanized, constructions 6x12, 6x19, and 6x37 with hemp (HC) or steel (IWRC) center, 3mm to 51mm (1/8in to 2in).
Ungalvanized wire rope
Improved plow steel, 6x19, 6x25, and 6x37, hemp or steel center, 9mm to 51mm (3/8in to 2in).
Stainless wire rope
7x19 IWRC stainless, 1/8in to 1/2in, for corrosion-resistant and marine use.
PVC coated wire rope
Electro-galvanized steel core with clear PVC coat, 1/8in up to 7/8in, for handrails and safety lines.
Specialty wire rope
7x7 and 6x7 imported, non-rotating 19x7, elevator cable 8x19, and 1x7 guy wire.
Polypropylene Rope
PP rope
3-strand and 8-strand polypropylene, 3mm to 80mm diameter, sold by the kilo, for general tie-down, towing, and utility use.
Abaca manila rope
Natural manila rope, 12mm to 24mm, per meter or per coil.
Chain
Galvanized short link chain
Hot-dipped, 3mm to 25mm (1/8in to 1in), sold per foot or per length.
Studlink chain
Grade 2 studlink, 3/4in to 1-1/2in, with matching kenter and joining shackles.
Anchor chain
Black anchor chain with shackle and swivel, 3/4in to 2-1/2in, for marine and mooring work.
Roller chain
10A and 12A roller chain by the foot.
Sling Belts
Polyester sling belt (flat)
Color-coded by capacity: violet 1t, green 2t, yellow 3t, grey 4t, red 5t, brown 6t, blue 8t, orange 10t, up to 12t, 1in to 12in wide, 1m to 20m.
Ratchet-type sling belt
Ratchet tensioning belts, for example 2.5t and 4.5t, yellow or orange, 6m to 8m.
Shackles, Thimbles, and Fittings
Galvanized shackles
Chain (dee) and anchor (bow) type, ordinary and heavy duty, 3/16in to 2-1/2in (4mm to 62mm).
Stainless shackles
Dee and anchor type stainless, 1/4in to 3/4in.
Turnbuckles
Hook-and-eye, eye-and-eye, jaw-and-jaw, 3/16in to 2-3/4in, standard, JIS, and US forged.
Wire rope clips (clamps)
US malleable, JIS forged, and US forged, 1/8in to 2in.
Scaffolding clamps
Fixed and swivel scaffolding clamps, plus base jacks for tube-and-clamp scaffolds.
Cable thimbles
Galvanized, ordinary and heavy duty, 1/4in to 1-3/4in.
Swivels
Galvanized swivels, China and Japan type, 3/8in to 1-1/2in.
Hooks and Chain Blocks
Galvanized hooks
China and Japan type, 1/2 ton up to 60 ton.
Chain blocks (hoists)
0.5t, 1t, 1.5t, 2t, 3t, 5t, 7.5t, 10t, with 2.5m to 3.5m standard lift.
Lever hoists (come-alongs)
0.75t, 1t, 1.5t, 1.6t, 3t, 3.2t, 6t, for pulling, tensioning, and lifting at any angle.
Load binders
Lever and ratchet load binders, 5/16in to 5/8in, plus load chain with grab hooks both ends, 3/8in to 5/8in x 20ft.
Steel strap and pallet trucks
Steel strapping (3/4in and 1-1/4in, by the kilo) with metal clips, and hydraulic pallet trucks, 2.5 and 3.0 ton.
Pulley Blocks and Bearings
Wooden and steel cargo blocks
6in to 12in, single, double, or triple sheave, wooden with zinc pulley or all-steel.
Link pulley blocks
Single and double wheel, 6in to 10in, WLL 2t to 10t, link, hook, or swivel type.
Snatch block
8in snatch block with swivel eye.
Tuckle pulley
Single and double, 1/2in to 3in.
Common questions about rigging & lifting gear
What does the working load limit (WLL) on a sling mean?
The WLL is the maximum load the sling is rated to lift in a straight vertical pull, with the safety factor over breaking strength already built in. Never size gear from breaking strength. Angled lifts reduce capacity, so a 2-leg sling at 60 degrees carries less per leg; ask us for the manufacturer's angle table.
Can I use one sling vs four slings for a precast beam?
One sling concentrates stress and can tilt the beam. Four slings (one per corner) distribute load evenly and keep the beam level. Architect or engineer specifies rigging points; follow their plan.
How often do rigging chains need inspection?
Common practice is a visual check before every lift and a detailed inspection at least annually, following your site safety plan. Retire chain with stretched, bent, gouged, or corroded links.
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