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Freight: Goods, cargo, or lading transported for pay, whether by water, land, or air.

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Purchasing, upgrading or performing maintenance on your rigging supplies

There are many different rigging supplies that may need to be purchased or upgraded in your workplace. Before you decide which option to go with there are a few things to look for either on the piece of equipment, in a manual or according to safety standards.

How do you know what to look for with your rigging supplies?

Safety standards are on machinery and equipment that can easily be identified etched into a metal plate, printed on the sticker, attached by a cable tie somewhere on the equipment or sometime inside the manual.

Asking your supervisor or another co worker for a product manual

Learn about this when your in training Where to look for rigging supplies?

Searching online via the company website of the product your looking at replacing, upgrading or performing maintenance if the equipment is not working correctly.

Contacting manufacturers in regards to maintenance if it’s a product covered by warranty

Contact local stockists for their product availability or potential ordering in bulk

Using social networking for recommendations of suppliers or possible connections at a lower price

Before you go ahead and purchase a new rigging supply, upgrade your equipment or consider maintenance to tweak any issues, it is best to do a little research to ensure your getting the better deal, and following the correct safety standards within your organisation. If your unsure it is a good idea to ask questions within your business environment.

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A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.

Theodore Roosevelt

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Snatch Block for Recovery Winching

Winching refers to the use of system of cranks and pulley to recover, lift and rig objects. A winch can be a mechanical pulley, or a simple crank operated by hand. No matter how sophisticated the winching technology, it is the simple design of a snatch block that increases the power of the winch and facilitates precise recovery of the object. Instead of pulling the winch through the block like threading a needle, the block usually has a side plate that opens and closes, allowing the rope to be inserted. Once the winch is installed, the block can be placed in a specific location to allow the pulling rope to reach a specific angle, and to customize the tense of the rope. The farther away the block is placed from the pulling mechanism and the object being pulled, the more tension is created. This increases the leverage of the winch. Winching is used for a variety of circumstances. Most commonly, recovery winching is the recovery of an object that has fallen somewhere. Snatch blocks and winches are used to recover cars that have fallen into depressed land. Snatch blocks are also used with cranes the same way, but to rig, lift and move objects around A snatch block needs to withstand a great deal of pressure as the tension of the rope rigged to the object increases. Before investing in one, make sure to ask a manufacturer how much weight it is built to withstand. The right equipment makes all the difference to make a recovery or lifting job smooth and safe.

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Haul Loads off Your Path With a Drag Chain

One of the most versatile items for hauling to keep in your truck or vehicle is a drag chain kit. In many situations, a heavy load needs to be pulled off the path, or a vehicle towed out of a ditch. These are both situations in which a chain can be useful for attaching the winching device to the load.

A chain kit is an easy addition to your towing equipment and usually comes in a convenient bucket or bag for easy use and reuse. The kit will contain the chain itself, which is generally made of high strength steel, often coated for corrosion resistance. One end of the chain will have a hook, and the other will sport a connection point such as a lug link or D-ring.

Chains are useful not only for pulling objects out of ditches or off paths, but for use as anchors points when nylon straps may not be suitable. If your anchor point is a sharp rock, for example, you may choose to use a chain rather than a strap for attaching your winch cable to the anchor point.

A drag chain is an extremely useful item to keep in your truck for unexpected situations. Be sure to know the load rating of your chain and how to use it safely before hauling anything, to ensure everything goes smoothly.

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There is a light at the end of the tunnel... hopefully its not a freight train!

Mariah Carey

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A Load Binder Makes Heavy Equipment Transportation Possible

Securing precious items during transport can be incredibly important to keeping cargo safe and secure. This is especially true on long journeys, where things like weather and rough terrain can have a destructive impact on the items you are hauling. The following are a few common sense tips on getting acclimated with your load binder before setting off. With just a little bit of planning and preparation, you can rest assured that your journey will be a safe one.

Become Familiar With the Instructions Before Using

While the technology is relatively simple, one should take pains to be fully aware of how load binders work. By going over the instructions carefully, you can derive a better understanding of how these devices keep loads under wraps. It's also extremely important that drivers are equally aware of the proper usage. In some cases, drivers may be tasked with re-tightening binders while on the road to ensure cargo stays put. In this event, it's crucial that they can use these devices to the best of their abilities.

Determine Which Binder Works Best For You

There are a few different types of binders, some of which may be more preferable depending on the situation. Lever binders require a bit more effort on your part, although they can be ideal for situations when you want to secure a load quickly and efficiently. While ratchet binders require far less manpower, they also take a bit more time to secure, which can be a detrimental in some circumstances. Both binders work well within certain circumstances, so take some time to consider what exactly you need before purchasing.

A load binder can be immensely helpful to those who routinely haul things like heavy equipment, construction materials, as well as other items. These devices are crucial to the safety of others on the road, as well as to your company's bottom line. Lost or damaged cargo can cost quite a bit, but with the proper measures in place delivery is guaranteed. 

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Using Bow Shackles to Secure Your Load

Securing your haul is an important step in any transportation job. No one wants to have their cargo come loose and possibly get lost or damaged while being transferred from one place to another. This could cost you money, or it could possibly cost you your job. Having a securely locked-down cargo hold makes you a more reliable and profitable transporter. What is the best way to secure your cargo, though? Bow shackles are an excellent way to help make sure your cargo is as secure as it can possibly be in your travels.

A bow shackle is the most fundamental and basic of the shackles. The wide ‘O’ shape of the shackle keeps it from developing a side load effect that can lead to insecurity within your load. Also referred to as an anchor shackle, this shackle holds down your cargo with simple ease. They are very strong and reliable for any cargo. It can even be used to secure loads from any angle you may require, or multiple loads at once, if you only have one tie-down point for multiple items.

Securing your cargo is serious business. Knowing that your haul is safe makes you a more controlled and focused driver. Having the safety of bow shackles holding down your cargo allows you the freedom to focus on the road ahead instead of your load.

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Choosing the Right Rigging Equipment for the Job

All manner of industries and fields rely on rigging equipment to provide the safety and support needed to complete a countless number of tasks. When beginning a new job, it is imperative that you choose the right equipment for the job, which means understanding the different rigging gear and supplies.

Lifting vs. Non-Lifting

It should never be a question as to which gear is suited for lifting and which is not. Using non-lifting gear for heavy lifting loads could result in catastrophic failure of the equipment leading to property damage and possibly human injury. The rigging gear you buy should always be color coded, with non-lifting gear plain and unpainted. This allows workers to know at a glance if they have the right tool for the job.

Lifting gear is coded with several different bright colors such as pink, electric blue, lime green, orange and yellow. While some colors are industry standards, it is important for workers to know beforehand what the weight limits of each piece of rigging gear is, before placing them under any loads or before securing heavy goods.

Specialized Rigging Supplies

As industries expand, new rigging equipment is constantly being developed and tested. However, for the most part, a few tried and true hooks, screws, and shackles have proven to be versatile. If you need standard or specialized rigging gear, check out your local manufacturer of lifting and rigging supplies.

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With more than 67 percent of the Nation's freight moving on highways, economists believe that our ability to compete internationally is tied to the quality of our infrastructure.

Dennis Hastert