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Whether it’s handling awkwardly shaped loads with lifting beams, securely lifting metal with magnetic lifters, or transporting standard cargo with pallet lifters, our equipment is engineered for precision and reliability. Our below the hook solutions are designed per ANSI design requirements and include load testing verification and certificate.

Our comprehensive fall protection solutions are designed to prevent accidents and injuries, providing peace of mind and compliance with rigorous safety standards.

From full-body harnesses and self-retracting lifelines to guardrails and safety nets, we offer a complete suite of equipment to secure personnel working on or near lifting equipment.

Inspections and testing are the first step to catching safety issues and equipment wear before a major breakdown.

Lift Solutions takes the guesswork out of OSHA compliance!

Our skilled technicians know what is necessary to keep your cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment operating safely and at optimal performance levels.

Lift Solutions offers one of the largest selections of quality rigging hardware including shackles, hooks and turnbuckles.

We are a complete rigging engineering and fabrication company. We can assemble the chain sling, and manufacture the shackles and straps specifically for you and your organization’s needs.

We are a master parts distributor for all the top brands and our extensive inventory at warehouses across the country guarantees fast delivery for the parts you need for your cranes, hoists and other overhead lifting needs.

We proudly distribute these brands and more.

Our experienced service technicians know that downtime is expensive. Our service team is committed to getting you back up and running as soon as possible. Our technicians are mobile ready and fully equipped with a full complement of tools, rigging, scissor & boom lifts.

We offer a comprehensive range of lifting solutions, including web slings for delicate operations, robust chain slings for heavy-duty lifting, and versatile wire rope slings for balanced strength and flexibility.

Catering to diverse industrial needs, our products ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in any lifting scenario.

Our skilled team excels in runway structure modernization and design, backed by professional engineers specializing in masonry, steel, and high-end home construction. We offer comprehensive project management, including building capacity evaluation and expansion with integrated crane solutions. Trust us for expertly crafted designs and efficient expansion of your structural projects.

Our training offerings include two key programs to keep you in compliance: one focused on safe lifting and rigging techniques, and the other centered on the operational expertise required for crane handling. Together, these programs ensure participants are well-versed in the theoretical and practical aspects of safe lifting, rigging, and crane operations, adhering to the highest standards of safety and efficiency in the industry.

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We sell only the highest quality carbon and alloy steel chain, meeting all the specifications covering steel chain for commercial quality and other uses.

Important Chain Terms:

WORKING LOAD LIMIT

The “working load limit” (rated capacity) is the maximum combined static and dynamic load in pounds or kilograms that should ever be applied to the product in service, even when the product is new, and when the load is uniformly applied in direct tension to the product.

PROOF TEST

The “proof test” is a quality control test applied to chain for the purpose of verifying weld and material quality. It is the minimum force in pounds or newtons that the chain has withstood in direct tension as part of the manufacturing process. Proof testing assures that the chain is more than capable of performing at its rated working load limit. Proof test loads are a manufacturing integrity test, and shall not be used as criteria for service or design purposes. All proof-tested chain and components are proof tested in accordance with applicable ASTM, NACM and AISI/ASME requirements.

Warnings, Cautions, Inspection and Proper Use of Chain

Chain products and components are designed and built for rugged lasting service. As with any quality product certain precautions and standards of treatment should be observed. Proper care will extend the useful life of the product.

INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING COMPONENTS AND FITTINGS

Components, such as hooks or shackles, should have at least the same working load limit (rated capacity) as the chain with which they are used. If not, the assembly shall be rated to the capacity of the weakest component.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

The use of chain is subject to certain hazards that cannot be met by mechanical or manufacturing means, but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense
Do not exceed the working load limit of the chain or any component
Chemically active environments may adversely affect chain and components. Do not use in highly acidic or caustic environments. Contact your Lift Solutions Service Department if the chain will be exposed to chemically active environments during use
High and low temperatures will affect chain and components. Your Lift Solutions Partner should be contacted if temperatures below -20°F (-29°C) or above 400°F (200°C) will be experienced
Chains used in certain applications are subject to governmental regulations. Please follow all Federal, State and/or Local Department of Transportation, OSHA, or other applicable standards and regulations when using ASC provided products
Never field weld or repair chain
See other specific information under “Inspection and Proper Use” sections

INSPECTION

Regular inspections should be conducted on chain to detect damage or deterioration from use. The chain should be inspected for any of the below conditions. If present, the chain should immediately be removed from service.
Cracks in the chain or any component
Excessive nicks or gouges
Excessive wear. Chain should be removed from service if the thickness at any point on the link is below the value shown in the Chain Minimum Allowable Thickness chart. All other components should be removed from service if any dimension is worn by more than 10% from the original dimension
Stretched, bent, twisted, or distorted chain links or components
Excessive corrosion
Evidence of heat damage
Evidence of field welding or weld splatter
Any other condition which questions the integrity of the chain

PROPER USE

To protect the users and to prevent damage to the chain, the following safe practices should be followed:
Select a chain suitable for the application and environment
The hooks or other components should be of a size to fit the intended connections
Avoid shock loading
Pad all sharp edges or corners in contact with the chain
Rig so that the load is properly seated in the hooks or other components. Avoid tip loading of hooks and side loading of chain and components
Avoid twisting or kinking the chain
Never knot chain