AEROSPACE & AVIATION RIGGING SOLUTIONS
Keep High-Value Production on Schedule
A single scratch on a multi-million-dollar engine component or mishandled flight control system can ground an entire production schedule. Aerospace manufacturing demands precision handling where tolerances are measured in thousandths of an inch, and every component represents a significant investment. In addition, component replacement times can span months. When production delays cost millions per day, you can’t afford to get it wrong.
As a full-service rigging shop and authorized Slingmax® manufacturer, our aviation rigging solutions are engineered to meet the exacting standards aerospace assembly requires—enabling secure handling without marring surfaces, introducing stress to delicate assemblies, or compromising the integrity of precision-engineered parts.
From SpaceX rockets to Boeing helicopters, or NASA mission-critical equipment, if it flies, you’ll find I&I Sling involved in every phase of its assembly.
Three Key Benefits
- NCCCO Certified Rigging Specialists
- Over Head Lifting Applications Expertise
- Lighter Gear for Weight Sensitive Applications
Testimonials
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"We rely solely on I&I Sling for our rigging needs due to their exceptional service." - Joe K.
Aircraft Assembly & Integration
Precise positioning of fuselage sections, wing assemblies and structural components where alignment tolerances leave no room for error. Depending on the age of the facility, headroom constraints in manufacturing operations demand rigging solutions that fit existing infrastructure.
Engine & Rotor Installation
Secure handling of high-value propulsion systems and helicopter rotors that demand specialized rigging to prevent stress or surface damage. Whether moving rocket engines at manufacturing facilities or positioning components in confined hangar spaces, precision handling protects investments worth millions.
Jet Recovery & Military Applications
Navy jet recovery procedures using our systems—protocols written into official Navy procedures and adopted by multiple nations' naval forces. From munitions handling to aircraft carrier operations, meeting military specifications while providing solutions for commercial aerospace applications.
Launch Infrastructure and Space Operations
Lifting materials to build launch pads at Cape Canaveral, Texas, Florida, and Virginia facilities. Moving rockets, engines, and spacecraft components from manufacturing through final assembly. NASA's underwater training facility operations, where space station sections and capsules are positioned using our rigging in simulated zero-gravity environments.
Engineering Support for Complex Applications
Aerospace components aren't designed with lifting points clearly identified. Engine mounts, structural assemblies, and flight control systems require engineering analysis to determine proper rigging attachment and load distribution.
Our NCCCO-certified specialists work with your engineering team to develop lifting solutions that protect component integrity while meeting production schedule demands. For mission-critical applications that must maintain the utmost safety standards, customers can rely on our proprietary aerospace rigging solutions unavailable elsewhere.
- Load analysis for components without designated lift points
- Custom rigging configurations for unique assemblies
- Documentation supporting quality control requirements
- On-site application review and recommendation
- Our check-fast inspection system utilizes visual indicators that retract when slings experience overload or shock load, alerting users to potential problems prior to failure
Lighter Gear for Weight-Sensitive Operations
In aerospace, every pound matters—not just in the air, but on the production floor. Our high-performance synthetic slings weigh a fraction of traditional steel rigging while maintaining exceptional load capacity. This dramatic weight reduction becomes critical when positioning components in tight fuselage spaces, working around complex avionics systems, or maneuvering assemblies where crew fatigue affects precision.
Our Twin-Path® Extra High Performance fiber slings deliver proven 50,000+ cycle life with industry-leading durability—critical for production environments where equipment reliability can't compromise million-dollar components.
A Boeing helicopter facility exemplifies the headroom challenges our light rigging solves. As time passes, helicopter designs have grown larger, while the manufacturing site's building dimensions remain the same. Lighter rigging for aviation means easier positioning, reduced crew size requirements, and enhanced safety when handling components that demand exacting placement.
- Synthetic slings weigh up to 90% less than comparable steel
- Improved ergonomics reduce fatigue during precision positioning
- Easier handling in confined aircraft assembly spaces
- Reduced risk of component damage from equipment contact
- User-friendly design enabling faster, safer operations in high-stakes manufacturing environments
Proven Aerospace Rigging Performance on Historic Projects
Our rigging has supported some of aerospace's most significant achievements: moving the Space Shuttle into a museum, building launch infrastructure across multiple NASA and commercial spaceflight facilities, and developing jet recovery systems now standard in Navy protocols.
Certified Expertise You Can Trust
All of our sales professionals are NCCCO certified, which means they have taken the same application-based tests necessary to become certified riggers.
You aren’t dealing with a call center. You’re working with specialists who can diagnose your operational pain points and devise a solution, based on hands-on experience.
From commercial aircraft assembly to military helicopter production to aerospace component manufacturing, we deliver specialized rigging expertise that protects your investment in precision engineering.