Lifting gear / Rigging Equipment
LIFTING GEAR THE SAFE CONNECTION BETWEEN LOAD AND HOISTING EQUIPMENT
Lifting gear (rigging equipment) is an essential component in lifting, material handling, and assembly operations. It forms the direct connection between the load and the hoisting equipment, meaning between what is being moved and the tool that provides the lifting force. Whether on construction sites, in industry, mechanical engineering, or workshops, the correct selection and safe use of lifting gear are crucial for the efficiency and safety of every lifting operation.
On this page, we provide information about the most important types of lifting gear, their applications, and what to consider in terms of maintenance and rental. If you require lifting gear at short notice, we offer tested equipment for rental and can also handle regular maintenance of your own equipment on request.
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Why choosing the right lifting gear is important
The safe selection of lifting gear depends on several factors:
- Weight of the load
- Shape and center of gravity
- Surface condition
- Lifting points
- Temperature and environmental conditions
- Frequency of the lifting operation
Incorrectly selected or damaged lifting gear can lead to material damage or serious accidents. That is why we rely on tested products that are used in accordance with current standards and safety regulations.
Round slings and webbing slings
- Highly flexible and lightweight
- Ideal for sensitive surfaces
- Color coded for easy load capacity identification
- Used for machinery, stainless steel components, and painted surfaces
Wire ropes
- High tensile and compressive strength
- Universally applicable, especially in construction and steel structures
- Available as single leg or multi leg wire rope slings
Chains and chain slings
- Extremely durable, robust, and resistant to temperature
- Available in 1 to 4 leg configurations with shortening hooks
- Ideal for harsh environments such as large construction sites, steel construction, and industrial applications
Shackles, hooks and connecting elements
- Essential as the connection between crane, hoisting equipment, and lifting gear
Available with safety latches or swivel features
Spreader beams and lifting beams
- Distribute the load across multiple lifting points
- Ideal for long, wide, or irregularly shaped components
- Commonly used for handling pipes, precast concrete elements, or steel beams
Clamps and specialized load handling devices
- for example concrete clamps, plate clamps, or pipe grabs
- for loads that cannot be attached using standard lifting gear
- designed for specific applications with high precision
- high level of safety, especially for concrete, plates, or structural steel
What exactly is lifting gear / rigging equipment ?
Lifting gear consists of auxiliary devices used to securely connect loads to hoisting equipment. They ensure that machines, components, pipes, beams, or vessels can be lifted, moved, or lowered in a controlled manner.
Simply put:
- The hoisting equipment moves, the lifting gear connects, and the load handling device grips.
- To function reliably, lifting gear must be robust, load bearing, safe, and compliant with standards. In practice, it is subject to strict safety requirements and regular inspection obligations.
