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In this episode of CraneSide, Tom De Soo breaks down how the Slingmax® Synthetic Equalizer Block is used alongside synthetic slings to manage unequal loading and improve balance in complex lifting scenarios. When lift points aren’t perfectly even—or when the load shifts during the pick—uneven forces can create dangerous stress concentrations and reduce overall control.…

When space is tight and weight matters, traditional wire rope isn’t always the best solution. In this episode of CraneSide, Tom De Soo breaks down how Helix® high-performance synthetic roundslings compare to wire rope—and why more rigging professionals are turning to synthetic solutions for critical heavy-lift applications. From narrow hardware clearances and confined connection points…

Introducing CraneSide — a new video series inspired by the real conversations that happen on job sites, where crews talk through the details that keep every lift safe, efficient, and under control. Whether it’s a quick check before the hook goes up or a deeper discussion in the yard, CraneSide is built around the practical…

Qualified Inspector Level 3 – $995.00 Per Student Feb. 19 & 20th, 2026 || 8:00am – 4:00pm This 2-day inspection program is a comprehensive study covering periodic inspection criteria and techniques for slings, rigging hardware and below-the-hook lifting devices as described in OSHA 1910 & 1926, ASME B30.9, B30.10, B30.20 and B30.26 along with manufacturer…

Overhead Crane Operator – $495.00 Per Student April 8th, 2026 8:00am-4:00pm This program prepares the student to operate overhead cranes with a clear understanding of crane use, movement and operational inspections. After classroom study, the student completes a frequent (pre-use) inspection of the crane and negotiates several operation scenarios until smooth, confident operation is attained.…

Utility companies are tasked with maintaining grid reliability — a complex responsibility given aging country-wide infrastructure, much of which was built in the mid-20th century. As of 2023, 70% of lines and transformers deployed on the grid were over 25 years old. At the same time, crews must perform their work faster and more safely…

In a strategic move that marks a new era of collaboration and innovation, Yale Cordage, Slingmax Rigging Solutions®, and I&I Sling have officially united under a new parent organization: the Slingmax Group. This consolidation isn’t just a merger of three powerful names in the rigging, lifting, and high-performance rope industries — it’s a bold step…

August 2014 – A Historic Lift with Twin Path® Innovation In the summer of 2014, Slingmax® Rigging Solutions, a Slingmax Group company, helped make rigging history at Dulles International Airport. What unfolded was not just a super lift—it was a precision rigging ballet, a first-of-its-kind performance in the world of high-performance synthetic slings. At the…

April 4, 2025 The South Creek Road Bridge Replacement is an infrastructure project designed to boost transportation and improve safety across Chester and Delaware Counties in the Greater Philadelphia Area. A critical moment in the project came with the installation of massive precast concrete arch sections over the Brandywine Creek and East Penn Railroad, demanding…

Safe lifting Practices is at the core of everything we do. This means knowing when it is time to remove lifting slings from service. We offer comprehensive rigging inspections both on our customers job-sites and within our manufacturing facilities, however it is very important that lifting and rigging professionals know when it is time to…