"While increased activity in the heavy lifting sector is encouraging, the WorkSafeBC report underscores a paramount reminder: safety must always come first."
One year after a new tower crane regulation came into effect, WorkSafeBC is reporting good compliance across tower crane operations in B.C., although risks remain.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shares the 2025 recipients of its annual AEM Advocacy Awards, recognizing member companies for their leadership in advancing policies that support the equipment manufacturing industry across North America.
The Shell Polaris CCS Project in Scotford, Alberta, which aims to capture approximately 650,000 tons of CO2 per year at Shell’s refinery, has generated more than 2,000 jobs and has a significant socioeconomic impact on...
Members of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) gathered in Indianapolis to welcome the first days of autumn, and the first waning weeks of an uncharacteristically uncertain construction season at the association’s annual Crane...
You may already use so called ‘swivel’ hooks. But did you know that ‘standard’ swivel hooks do NOT swivel when loaded? These hooks do NOT have a thrust bearing but the load nut sits directly on the hook support. This allows the user to just ‘position’ the hook into the correct load direction by turning it by hand when NOT loaded. Once loaded, the hook is locked into that position. These ‘Standard’ swivel hooks are not designed to rotate under load. Any forceful introduced rotational torque can damage the hook and put the sling out of service.
Unirope’s Thrust Bearing Swivel Self Locking Hooks are designed to rotate when loaded (to exactly position the load) and will not allow any chain twist to be transferred to the load.
They are available from stock for alloy lifting chain sizes from 7/32” (5.5 mm) up to 1” (26 mm).
Note that any type or style of Thrust Bearing Swivel Hooks are NOT allowed to be used with standard wire rope slings; they would unlay the rope when loaded.
EACH hook is PROOF LOADED and a test certificate is issued and available through our web-based Asset Management System.
Below are pictures during the Proof Testing of 1” (26 mm) Unirope Thrust Bearing Swivel Self Locking Hooks connected to our grade 100 coupling links and Unirope
25 ton (50,000 lbs) shackles.
All supplied from stock within a day!
Reduced chance of boom chatter
Extended wear pad life
Improved control and safety
Excellent protection against corrosion and rust
Our advanced friction-reducing lubricants include a synthetic thickener and additives for unsurpassed performance on a variety of equipment.
We offer both greases and aerosols to fit your needs.
Bridgestone Americas has released its new V-Steel Highway Service 3 (VHS3) tire, a high-speed radial tire designed for use with mobile and all-terrain cranes.
Vita Industrial, through its Vita Inclinata brand, has introduced the Vita Load Navigator (VLN) 2.0; an upgraded version of its below-the-hook semi-autonomous propulsion-driven device.
Pettibone has released the Extendo 1536X telehandler, the latest addition to its X-Series lineup of products. The 1536X features a 2-section boom comprised of formed boom plates that can lift up to 13,000 pounds when...
