DICA Announces Fall Trade Show Schedule
DICA will exhibit at several IRL (in real life) trade shows later this Fall. “We are excited to be back at in-person events later this year. We have missed seeing our customers and networking with industry experts, ” said Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA.
DICA will exhibiting at the SC&RA Crane &…
5 Rules for Safe Rigging
When performing rigging tasks, there are five guidelines every rigger should know before any lifting procedure is done. First and foremost, riggers should be qualified. Certification is not required, but OSHA explains the criteria for qualified riggers in this Fact Sheet.
A post by Certified Slings…
A Visual Demonstration of How Sling Angles Impact Tension
Instructors at ITI (Industrial Training International) are known for their hands-on teaching style. Why Sling Angle Matters provides a visual reference for how tension increases as the sling angle decreases.
Not only does tension increase on the sling legs, it also increases on the rigging gear the…
Ray Linton and the Development of Magnetic Sling Protectors
Like many inventions, LiftGuard, a high-performance cast nylon sling edge protector, was born out of need.
In the 1990s, Ray Linton was working as a crane and rigging supervisor in a shipyard. He was responsible for critical lift planning and training. Concerned with safety, Linton understood…
Q&A with BOSS Crane’s David Cowley
David Cowley is President of BOSS Crane & Rigging (Bennett On-Site Services, LLC). In 2013, he left Turner Brothers Crane & Rigging after nearly 18 years, where he worked his way up to Executive Vice President.
Throughout his career he has served on many committees and the board of directors…
DICA Accepted to the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators Association
February 25, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA is pleased to become a member of the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF).
AWRF is a leading organization for sling fabricators and special rigging components manufacturers. The association works to promote safety standards for manufacturing, fabrication,…
Plan Ahead to Protect Slings from Damage
While synthetic slings have many benefits, including high strength to low weight ratios, by their nature, both web slings and round slings need more frequent inspection and planning considerations.
Columbus McKinnon, a global manufacturer of hoisting and lifting equipment has produced a Guide to Rigging…