Under the Hook

Yoke has announced  the latest issue of its QMS and Product Type Approval certificate programme with over 60 product types, 23 certificates and over 36 individual items receiving their new or updated approvals, with more coming soon. The update covers a completely new range of UKCA certificates across both regular and digital products, DGUV on […]

Upgrades to the Crosby BlokCam crane camera systems, including battery improvements for improved safety and reliability. The updates extend the legacy of the original X2 and M3 systems, which have delivered clear enhancement of load handling in several sectors, most notably construction and renewable energy. The X2 is known as the industry’s first fully modular […]

Designed to help operators position and transport loads up to 100kg precisely and effortlessly, the Electro-Balancer (E-Balancer) from Zasche Handling is a versatile tool suited to a broad range of heavy-duty industrial applications. Zasche Handling, a leading provider of load handling technology says it offers manufacturers the opportunity to both enhance productivity and workplace safety. […]

Kito PWB has launched a redesign of their Slingmate microsite, a unique program that helps customers design their own custom-built chain sling. The update is part of Kito PWB’s rebranding campaign to promote a more focused and enhanced offering to its customers. Anthony Stephens, managing director of Kito PWB says, “This is about making the […]

Multifaceted Insight software from Crosby/Straightpoint is designed  to monitor up to 126 load cells from up to 700m (2300ft) away, before and during a lift. The Insight system is a revolutionary centre of gravity tool, presented as an all-round load monitoring product offering state-of-the-art technology in four main areas: multi-channel display and data logging; load […]

Lift-It Manufacturing Co Inc based in Pomona, USA has completed a three-year project dedicated to testing and developing a “sling protection program” that, when used properly, will protect slings from cutting and abrasion damage. The resultant manuals can be off use to those employing slings all over the world. Sling protection is a critical consideration […]

Jumbo Maritime, the international heavy lift shipping, offshore transportation and installation contractor has been trialling the award-winning remote-controlled crane safety system developed by fast-growing lifting and orientation solutions specialist Verton Technologies. Verton general manager Europe, Craig Millis, said the Australian company’s Everest load management system had a successful demonstration aboard Jumbo’s heavy lift carrier MV […]

Available through the Caldwell Group global distributor network the new Dura-Mod Modular Spreader Beams are a versatile, lightweight alternative to fixed and multiple point below-the-hook solutions up to 170USt capacity. Dura-Mod is suited to a multitude of markets including oil and gas, heavy engineering, and crane and equipment rental. It is a new rigging concept […]

The eTrack is a new remote-controlled rail-lifting clamp from Elebia. With a 2000kg (4409lb) capacity the new clamp has been designed to enhance safety and efficiency when lifting, handling and transporting single rail sections. Typically working below the hook of a series of gantry cranes, eTrack approaches, orients and positions itself directly on the rail […]

Modulift’s new Adjustable Modular Lifting Beam and the Trunnion Drop Link were developed in response to customer demand and are noe available as ready-to-order standard products. The Modulift Adjustable Modular Lifting Beam offers the same flexibility and cost-effective benefits as the premium Modulift spreader beams but it has multiple pad eyes, so the beam can […]