Wire Rope News & Sling Technology Magazine
COVER PHOTO: Statistics show that overloading or improper setup causes 70% of all mobile crane accidents. Credit: istockphoto
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Featured Articles:
Crane Safety
Article by Dennis J. O’Rourke, CSP, Historiographer, OSHA Part 1919 Maritime Surveyor
Operating the big machines with caution
“Automated container handlers are taking care of business at the ports leads us to question why humans created an innovation that might potentially reduce the workforce”Accidents happen” is a common and cavalier phrase said often during most mishaps. But these words should never be in our vocabulary when it comes to operating or working around cranes. (read the full article on page 8 in the magazine)
Today’s Tariffs 2.0
Article by Peter Hildebrandt
Doing business in the new world order
This sensitive topic gives us the opportunity for a follow-up to our 2018 article on tis subject that greatly affects this industry…for some in a good way while others are not so thrilled. (read the full article on page 16 in the magazine)
Don’t Get Carried Away by Wind Loads
Article by Richard Phillips
A look at why the engineering of cranes and wharves need to take into account region-specific wind hazards. (read the full article on page 22 in the magazine)
Disaster Recovery Plans
Article by Phillip M. Perry
Expect the best, prepare for the worst
Increasing threats of fire, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods require updated insurance assessment to support and mitigate recovery costs. (read the full article on page 26 in the magazine)
All Material Handling Celebrates Over Two Decades of Excellence
All Material Handling, Inc. (AMH), a leading name in the rigging and lifting industry, proudly marks 22 years of unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, quality products, and expert service. (read more on page 34 in the magazine)
DEPARTMENTS
- News in Our Industry
- OZ Lifting Launches New Website
- Suncor Stainless Expands Operations with New 30,000 sq. ft. Building to Support Production and Overstock Needs.
- YOKE Takes Platinum Sponsorship at Lifting Africa Awards 2025, 2026
- DLM Expands Machine Shop
- ATI’s Innovation Supports Global Security Needs
- Sahm Splice Demos Swagers, Cutting Machine in Ripley, Mississippi
- pewag Expands Global Lifting Portfolio with Acquisition of Aberdeen Web
- Britlift Provides Modular Spreader for Royal Research Ship
- LEEA Appointed Liaison for ISO/TC 96 Cranes Technical Committee
- Steel Imports Down 17.1% in April vs. March
- Mayfair Manoeuvre: Modulift MultiPoint Lifts with 2 cm to Spare
- RiConnect Sandbox Creates Safe Environment for Testing, Validation
- Southeast Crane & Hoist Installs R&M Cranes, Hoists at Foundry
- AISI Applauds US-China Tariff Agreement
- RiConnect API Key Bypasses User Interface, Enhances Security
- Denny’s Crane & Rigging Notes (by Dennis J. O’Rourke) – What I Found Walking Around, Part 2. (read the full column on page 40)
- Inventor’s Corner (by William Fischer):
- Vibration damping device and elevator apparatus
- Large-scale tool hoisting device for offshore electric power construction
- Enhanced lift assist device
- Marine lantern with continuous loop suspension
- Flexible conduit for control cable having flame retardant outer sleeve
- Wire rope inspection device and wire rope inspection system
- Products in the News
- Suncore Stainless Has Developed a New Line of Stainless Steel Forged Surface Fixed Mount Grab & Slip Hooks
- Smarter, Safer, Stronger. Meet the Updated 50t Swager from Talurit
- Ketten Walder Launches cromox Turnbuckles
- Unirope Adds Latest Innovations from Slingmax Rigging Solutions
- Unveiling the green Pin ROV Pro Shank Hook: Revolutionary Innovation for Subsea Operations
- Unirope Adds Latest New EcoMax Crane Pad from DICA Combines the Durability of Engineered Composite Materials with the Strength of Steel
- Say Goodbye to Multiple Handsets with the T24-HK-S
- Handling Systems International Unveils The Rover
- People in the News
- Ben-Mor acquires Faucher Industries
- Handling Systems International announces the addition of Chris Hillman as Estimating Manager
- RSS Delivers Digital Compliance, Traceability Training Nationwide
- Puzzle Page: Word Search and Crossword Puzzle
- Classified Ads
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