Rigging Inspections & Certifications

Trusted services from trusted rigging experts at Hercules Crane and Lifting Supplies. Ensure safety, compliance, and peak performance for all your lifting equipment.

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The Critical Role of Rigging Safety

A productive and successful workplace is fundamentally a safe one. Even a seemingly minor mishap with lifting equipment can easily disrupt a project, leading to costly downtime, damaged assets, and significantly lowered morale on the job site. Proactive safety measures, including thorough rigging inspections, are paramount.

Each employee involved in lifting operations plays a part in ensuring their safety and the safety of others. This begins with diligent pre-lift checks and adherence to established safety protocols.

Your Partner in Compliance and Performance

Hercules Crane and Lifting Supplies is equipped to be an essential part of your workplace safety and compliance strategy. We provide LEEA qualified technicians to meticulously inspect, accurately estimate, and expertly repair your securing, lifting, and rigging equipment—either on-site at your facility or in one of our full-service workshops.

All our inspections are conducted in strict accordance with ASME standards and other relevant local and international regulations. Should a need for repair arise during an inspection, our team can provide immediate, actionable recommendations and efficiently schedule the necessary repairs. This proactive approach minimizes work interruption and ensures your equipment not only meets but often exceeds industry standards, keeping your operations running smoothly and safely.

 

Detailed Rigging Services We Offer

Our specialty is equipment, products, and services for securing, lifting & rigging applications. Select a specific service below to learn more.

Chain Sling Service

Inspection, repair, load testing, and certification for all grades of alloy chain slings.

Wire Rope Sling Service

Visual inspections, NDT, proof testing, and re-tagging for wire rope slings.

Web Sling Service

Thorough examination of synthetic web slings for cuts, abrasions, and chemical damage.

Round Sling Service

Inspection of polyester round slings, checking for core damage and cover integrity.

Plate Clamp Service

Functional testing and certification for all types of plate lifting clamps.

Hoist Service

Maintenance, repair, load testing, and certification for manual, electric, and pneumatic hoists.

Lifting Magnet Service

Inspection, pull testing, and certification for permanent and electro-permanent lifting magnets.

Beam Clamp Service

Ensuring the structural integrity and load capacity of various beam clamp types.

Spreader Bar Service

Certification and maintenance for custom and standard spreader and lifting beams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common queries about our rigging inspection and certification services.

A rigging inspection involves a thorough visual examination performed by a qualified user or designated person before each use (daily) and a more comprehensive periodic inspection (at least annually) by a designated, competent person. The goal is to identify any conditions or defects in rigging hardware (slings, shackles, hooks, etc.) that could constitute a hazard and compromise safety.

Key warning signs indicate that hardware may be weakened and should be removed from service for repair or replacement. These include:

Cracks: Inspect closely, as some cracks can be very fine and difficult to see.

Missing or Damaged Parts: Ensure components like safety catches on hooks, nuts on cable clips, and cotter pins in shackle pins are present and functional.
Stretching or Distortion: Check hooks for throat opening, shackles for elongation, and chain links for signs of stretching or distortion.

Stripped Threads: Inspect turnbuckles, threaded shackles, and cable clips for any damage to threads.

Excessive Wear, Nicks, Gouges: Any significant material loss or damage can reduce capacity.
Heat Damage or Weld Splatter: This can alter material properties.
Chemical Damage or Corrosion: Pitting or discoloration can indicate weakening.

According to ASME B30 standards and many local regulations:

Pre-Use (Daily): A visual inspection by the user or designated person before each shift or use.

Periodic: A documented, thorough inspection by a qualified person at regular intervals. This is at least annually, but may be more frequent (quarterly or monthly) depending on the severity of service, usage frequency, and environmental conditions.

Our inspections are conducted in accordance with the latest applicable ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standards (e.g., ASME B30.9 for slings, B30.10 for hooks, B30.26 for rigging hardware), as well as relevant provincial/federal regulations and LEEA guidelines. We ensure your equipment meets or exceeds all required safety benchmarks.

Ensure Your Equipment is Safe & Compliant

Don't compromise on safety. Schedule your professional rigging inspection with Hercules Crane and Lifting Supplies today. Our experts are ready to assist you on-site or in our full-service shops.

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