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Correct answer: The fitting is subject to bending forces, because it is in contact with a nearby object. This is preventing in-line loading. 

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               MALLEABLE CAST IRON                                                                                                 FORGED U-BOLT

[Stephanie Price, Director – Canada Supply Chain]

1. How long have you been in the industry? - I have been in the crane/lifting and hoisting business for about 22 years.
2. What do you like most about this industry? - I have always been amazed of what cranes and rigging can lift. I have a passion for safe lifting and passionately inform others of this through the industry committees I am part of.
3. How did you come about lifting Crosby shackles? - We use Crosby shackles in many aspects of our operation. I was lucky enough to have a few donated to me, so I brought them home to use as lifting tools. A big part of my job duties now is teaching and coaching with crane lifts and rigging as well as keeping up with various standards. While teaching, I always relate the human body to a crane in various scenarios. I have been competing in Amateur Scottish Highland games (Strength Competition) since 2006 and did my last one in 2013. During my years of competing, I use various techniques and ideas to develop my strength. Lifting odd objects is very effective for this. Thus, heavy shackles work great as well as stones, kegs, etc.
4. Why Crosby? - Crosby makes an excellent shackle, and they have an excellent reputation.

“I’ve been familiar with Crosby shackles for the 22 years of my career thus far. Never had one of the shackles fail on me yet.”

As you’ve seen on our Social Media, we have been discussing the importance of the use of latches with hooks for overhead lifting. 

Who’s got your back in the Crosby-Tulsa plant?

A 6.5t capacity wireless loadshackle from Straightpoint, which is based on a Crosby G2130 shackle, was used to measure loads during competitors’ climbs at this year’s International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC). The competition took place this summer at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.

Recently, Leo Marquis, Crosby District Sales Manager and Product Trainer, and one of our strategic distribution partners set up a Crosby On-Site Safe Rigging Clinic with the Crosby Rig Safe, Rig Smart truck with a Florida based end-user. The end-user specializes in custom metal fabrication, CNC machining, EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining), welding, electrical & mechanical design, assembly & finishing services.

Lifting clamps are among the most important pieces of material handling equipment. Learn more on the proper selection and applications in Crosby's Clamps 101 eBook and unlock the resources you need to choose and utilize your lifting clamps properly.

Can you determine what exactly is wrong with this rigging photo?

The object shown appears to be a homemade below-the-hook lifting device. 

Who manufactured it? Has it been tested? Is it safe to use? 

Without proper rated load markings or tagging/identification, this device would not be considered compliant, and would need to be removed from service immediately. 

"ASME Volume B30.20 includes provisions that apply to the marking, construction, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation of below-the-hook lifting devices, other than components addressed by other ASME B30 volumes or other standards, used for attaching loads to a hoist. The requirements in this Volume also apply to clamps used for positioning and anchoring."

Learn more about ASME B30.20 here: https://www.asme.org/products/codes-standards/b3020-2018-belowthehook-lifting-devices