As our hypothetical lift demonstrates, the lift capacity of an excavator changes radically as the load position varies. It ...

Self-locking hooks close by themselves as soon as a load is placed in the bowl of the hook and lifting begins. Once it closes, it cannot open again until the load is released from the hook. The ...

Once tension is placed on the lift system by raising the crane hook the pipe hooks will engage with a compressive force on the load.” The pipe hooks can be used on any open-ended load. They are used ...

These may include any from the Henriksen range of off-load lifting hooks, towing hooks and painter hooks. When the inspection check-list has been received and approved by Henriksen the hook will ...

Edited by Hannah Schultz, Contributing Writer. It’s not uncommon for earthmovers to occasionally be tasked with lifting and placing heavy loads, such as pipe or trench boxes, on a project.

SUBJECT: Lifting Heavy Loads, Part 7 TOPIC: NFPA 1670 Technician-level Joint Fire/Rescue and Tow Truck Training OBJECTIVE: Rescue personnel shall become familiar with the application ...

Give Yourself a Lift: Lightening the Load with Pulleys, from Science Buddies Heavy Lifting with a Lever, from Scientific American Science Activities for All Ages!, from Science Buddies ...