Lifting Equipment Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/category/lifting-equipment/ Blog Mon, 27 May 2024 05:58:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 How to Choose a Shackle https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-shackle/ Mon, 27 May 2024 05:57:59 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20043 A shackle is an essential component of many rigging systems. Also known as a gyve, it consists of a U-shaped piece of metal with an opening at the end. You can secure a shackle by placing a bolt or pin … Read More

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]]> What Is a Bolt Type Anchor Shackle? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-is-a-bolt-type-anchor-shackle/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:19:10 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=18314 Bolt type anchor shackles are commonly used in rigging and lifting applications. Also known simply as bolt shackles, they feature a bolt that’s secured with a pin. You can use a bolt type anchor shackle to lift or pull heavy … Read More

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]]> Rope Rings: A Versatile Tie-Down Solution https://monroeengineering.com/blog/rope-rings-a-versatile-tie-down-solution/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:57:09 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=16620 For a quick and effective tie-down solution, look no further than a rope ring. They are commonly used to secure loads. You can mount a rope ring on a safe, supportive structure. Once mounted, you can connect a rope or … Read More

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]]> 5 Benefits of Using a Lifting Magnet https://monroeengineering.com/blog/5-benefits-of-using-a-lifting-magnet/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:26:37 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=16604 If you regularly lift heavy objects while working, you may want to invest in a lifting magnet. Lifting magnets are devices that leverage a powerful magnet to pick up and lift objects made of a ferromagnetic material. What are the … Read More

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]]> 5 Facts About Yoke Ends https://monroeengineering.com/blog/5-facts-about-yoke-ends/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:55:31 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=16058 Yoke ends offer a simple and effective rigging solution for cables. Rather than connecting a cable to a traditional fastener, such as a plain eyebolt, you can connect it to a yoke end. Yoke ends are used in many lifting … Read More

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]]> What Are the Benefits of Clevis Hooks? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-clevis-hooks/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:57:05 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=14084 Clevis hooks are commonly used in commercial lifting applications. As their name suggests, they feature a clevis pin. You can find the clevis pin at the top of a clevis hook. It’s a bolt-like piece of hardware that runs through … Read More

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]]> What Are Plate Clamps and How Do They Work? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-are-plate-clamps-and-how-do-they-work/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:23:23 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=13347 When shopping for clamps, you may encounter plate clamps. They don’t feature the same hook-like design as other clamps. Rather, plate clamps consist of a pair of round plates that are secured together. You can use plate clamps in a … Read More

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]]> An Introduction to Lifting Tables https://monroeengineering.com/blog/an-introduction-to-lifting-tables/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:54:04 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=13313 Designing an ergonomic workplace requires careful consideration of the equipment All workplaces have equipment. Some types of equipment, though, are more ergonomic than others. A lifting table, for instance, is a type of ergonomic equipment that’s commonly found in workplaces. … Read More

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