Material Handling & Rigging

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Expected delivery: Tue, Nov 17

Material handling and rigging supplies help crews move, lift and secure loads in shops, warehouses and on job sites. This category includes chain and chain hardware, wire rope, rope and turnbuckles, hooks, shackles and eye bolts, straps, slings and tie-downs, casters and wheels and hoists, jacks, carts and ladders. Maintenance teams, fleets, contractors and riggers buy from it for everyday handling and lifting work.

How to choose rigging and handling gear

  • Read the tag or marking. The working load limit (WLL) comes from the manufacturer and is marked on the product or its tag. Never exceed it, and remove any item with a missing or unreadable tag from service.
  • Separate lifting gear from securement gear. Items for overhead lifting must be rated for that use. Ratchet straps, binders and transport chain are made for cargo securement, not for lifting.
  • Leave the planning to a qualified person. Sling angles, hitch types and load weights change what a rig can safely handle. Lift planning should be done by a qualified rigger following ASME standards, OSHA requirements and your site's safety program.
  • Inspect before every use. Look for cuts, wear, stretching, kinks, cracks, heat damage and bent hooks or latches, and follow the manufacturer's inspection and removal criteria.
  • Match casters and carts to the floor and the load. Consider wheel material, load rating, swivel versus rigid, and brakes. See casters and wheels.

For repeat orders on slings, tie-downs and casters, a business account lets your crew order on terms. If you need a specific size or a hard-to-find item, send us a quote request.

Common questions

What is the difference between working load limit and breaking strength?

Breaking strength is the force at which a product fails in testing. The working load limit is the maximum load the manufacturer rates the product to handle in normal service, and it is set well below breaking strength. Always rig to the WLL on the tag, never to breaking strength.

Can I use ratchet straps for lifting?

No. Ratchet straps and cargo tie-downs are made for securing loads during transport. Overhead lifting requires slings and hardware rated for lifting by their manufacturer and used under a qualified person's direction.

How often should slings be inspected?

OSHA and ASME call for an inspection by a competent person before each use, plus periodic inspections at intervals based on how often and how hard the sling is used. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and your site's safety program for the schedule and records.

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