This Rigger's Handbook is dedicated to Theodore C - Igor Chudov

Innovative Lifting Solutions
TWIN-PATH ® ADJUSTABLE
BRIDLE SLING
US Patent #4,850,629 & #5,651,573
TPXA or TPA This tool is an aid to finding
the center of gravity when lifting objects
with uneven geometric proportions or offcenter
balance points. When the load is
lifted, the ring moves over the COG to
balance and level the object. The Twin-
Path ® may be permanently attached to the
ring, or use a G-Link for the connection.
See page 11.
SPARKEATER ® SYNTHETIC SLINGS
US Patent #4,850,629
SE For hot environments up to 300°F, the
Sparkeater ® lifts the load without marring
the surface of the lifted piece. Excellent for
stage rigging, this product offers protection
from exposure to fire, heat, sparks and
pyrotechnics. Made from Nomex ® for the
cover and Aramid high performance core
yarns. Rated capacities of 2,000 lbs. to
30,000 lbs. Fire exposure testing was
performed by London Scientific and the
product was identified as being as good as
wire rope or chain for use in off shore
applications in the oil industry. See page 13.
FIBER OPTIC
INSPECTION OPTION
US Patent #5,651,572
FO All of the Twin-Path ®
slings have the Fiber Optic
inspection system. The fiber
optic cable will conduct light
using natural, overhead or flashlight sources. The condition
of the internal core yarn can be inspected by checking the
continuity of the fiber optic cable. If heat, chemicals,
crushing or cutting has occurred, the damage to the fiber
optic cable will destroy its ability to transmit light from one
end to the other. This gives the inspector a reason to
remove the sling from service and send it for repair
evaluation. See page 8.
CORNERMAX
US Patent #5,651,573
& Patents Pending
The Cornermax cut
protection device prevents
a sharp edge on the load
from touching the sling.
In fact, the sharp edge
doesn't even touch the Cornermax protector! This protector
will handle the most extreme circumstances lifting steel and
concrete. See page 14.
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YOUR SLING AND RIGGING SPECIALIST
SYNTHETIC ARMOR
WEAR PADS
For extra protection for
synthetic, wire rope, and
chain slings, we have
available an assortment of
materials that we
incorporate in our Synthetic
Armor Wear Pads. These are primarily for abrasion or wear
protection but can be used for cut protection in many cases.
Not only will these wear pads keep the load from damaging
the slings, but they will also protect the load from being
scratched by the slings. See page 14.
G-LINK CONNECTORS
US Patent #5,651,573 & Patents Pending
This is the only universal coupler
designed to fulfill all the needs of riggers
in the field! You can use it on Twin-
Path ®, Web and Single Path Round
Slings for attaching hooks, rings, two
slings together, as a sliding choker
connection, as an adjustable sling, or as
a choke lock connection. No parts, bolts, nuts, cotters, pins,
or anything to look for. The G-Link connector keeps
hardware such as hooks or rings in the same plane as the
sling. See page 15.
TRI-FLEX ® WIRE ROPE SLING
US Patent #4,043,581
This is a three-part wire rope sling
developed for strength combined with
greater flexibility. Replaces large
diameter single-part wire rope slings
which are awkward and stiff. Tri-Flex ®
Slings are manufactured in sizes from 1
ton to 150 ton capacity. Steel erectors,
millwrights and riggers use Tri-Flex ®
slings for everything from steel erection
and machinery moving to heavy lifts of
200 tons or more. These slings are
made in matching lengths.
See page 24.
TRI-FLEX ® WIRE ROPE
US Patent #4,043,581
Tri-Flex ® Wire Rope is a three-part
wire rope made in lengths up to
200' installed on winches for
barges, tugs and car pullers. It
wraps snugly around the winch
hub because it has greater
flexibility than standard wire rope.
Order by specifying rated capacity or finished diameter, and
required end attachment.