Lifting Beam Length and Lost Headroom: From the Load to the Beam
Lifting beam length, lifting points, adjustment range and lost headroom: from the dimensions and centre of gravity of the load to an adjustable beam.
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Technical Resources
How to Size a C-Hook: From Coil Dimensions to the Hook
C-hook sizing: from the coil outside and inside diameter, width range and weight to the mouth, lower arm length, capacity and lost headroom.
EN 13155 or ASME B30.20? A Guide to Below-the-Hook Equipment Standards
European and North American standards for below-the-hook equipment: which one each market asks for, what it covers, and what to state in a quote.
Lifting Beam or Spreader Beam? A Guide to Choosing a Beam
Lifting beam versus spreader beam, with adjustable, hook-type and motorized beam options; span, suspension points and headroom under the hook.
Coil Upender or Tilter? Choosing Coil and Load Turning Equipment
Coil upender or tilter? How the electric coil upender, hydraulic load upender, industrial load inverter and paper roll turner differ, and which to choose.
Mechanical or Electric Coil Tong? A Technical Comparison
Mechanical versus electric coil tong: how the arms close, safety functions, power needs, capacity, and which one suits which line.
Coil Tong or C-Hook? Choosing the Right Coil Lifting Device
Coil tong versus C-hook for horizontal steel coils: gripping from the outside or carrying through the eye; capacity, width and rotation.
How to Choose a Coil Lifting Tong – Technical Selection Guide
How to choose a coil tong: coil weight, width, eye orientation and headroom under the hook decide between mechanical, electric and handwheel types.