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How-To Calculate Load Weight: the basics

How-To Calculate Load Weight: the basics

Learn how to accurately calculate load weight before any lift. Hercules SLR experts walk you through methods to establish load weight, angular lift calculations, sling force, centre of gravity, and...

How-To Calculate Load Weight: the basics

Learn how to accurately calculate load weight before any lift. Hercules SLR experts walk you through methods to establish load weight, angular lift calculations, sling force, centre of gravity, and...

Samson K-100 hoist line

Samson K-100 hoist line

Samson K-100 hoist line: the first synthetic crane rope Samson rope's K-100 hoist rope is the first of its kind - a synthetic rope to be used with mobile cranes...

Samson K-100 hoist line

Samson K-100 hoist line: the first synthetic crane rope Samson rope's K-100 hoist rope is the first of its kind - a synthetic rope to be used with mobile cranes...

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules SLR

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules...

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules SLR Working at height? You have different options when it comes to connectors that aid in fall arrest and fall restraint-a rope...

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules...

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules SLR Working at height? You have different options when it comes to connectors that aid in fall arrest and fall restraint-a rope...

Rigging Glossary: ABC’s of rigging, ‘A’ to ‘Crane’

Rigging Glossary: ABC’s of rigging, ‘A’ to ‘Crane’

Rigging Glossary: ABC's of rigging, 'A' to 'Crane' Hercules SLR knows rigging, A through Z! There are many terms and regulating bodies to know and remember when it comes to...

Rigging Glossary: ABC’s of rigging, ‘A’ to ‘Crane’

Rigging Glossary: ABC's of rigging, 'A' to 'Crane' Hercules SLR knows rigging, A through Z! There are many terms and regulating bodies to know and remember when it comes to...

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection Download Guide

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection Download Guide

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection Download Guide Synthetic round slings are an integral part of heavy-lifting and rigging. Similarly, proper sling inspection is integral to ensure the job is done safely...

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection Download Guide

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection Download Guide Synthetic round slings are an integral part of heavy-lifting and rigging. Similarly, proper sling inspection is integral to ensure the job is done safely...

Working Load Limit Vs. Breaking Strength

Working Load Limit Vs. Breaking Strength

Working Load Limit (WLL) and Breaking Strength are two of the most important safety ratings in rigging. This guide breaks down what each term means, how they relate to each...

Working Load Limit Vs. Breaking Strength

Working Load Limit (WLL) and Breaking Strength are two of the most important safety ratings in rigging. This guide breaks down what each term means, how they relate to each...