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…
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DICA and NBIS Promote Setup Awareness to Decrease Risk in Crane Operations

Understanding how to properly assess the site and outrigger pad set-up is crucial to keeping your jobsite and crews safe. Kris Koberg, CEO if DICA, and Billy Smith, Executive Vice President Claims & Risk Management for NBIS were recently interviewed for Construction Executive’s article, Outrigger…
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Understanding and Respecting the Ground We Set Up On

Safe crane operations are contingent on understanding and having respect for the ground you are setting up on. Most lift planners and lift directors are not geotechnical engineers, but they do need to understand the basics of soil classification. An article published by Pile Buck provides straightforward…
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Q&A with Chris “Caveman” Calderone of Bechtel Equipment Operations

Known by many in the industry simply as Caveman, Chris Calderone has spent more than half his 23-year career in crane and rigging with Bechtel Equipment Operations (BEO). A crane operator by trade, he is currently a Crane & Rigging Superintendent for BEO. Calderone oversees all lifting and rigging…
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DICA Outrigger Pads Preferred for Utility Applications

DICA’s SafetyTech® and FiberTech™ Outrigger Pads provide unbreakable strength, safe handling, and easy setup for use with aerial lifts, digger derricks and mobile cranes. Made of engineered thermoplastic materials and FRP, SafetyTech and FiberTech Pads provide exceptionally consistent performance,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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FiberTech Outrigger Pads Provide Strong, Rigid Setup in Lighter Weight Package

February 24, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) FiberTech™ Outrigger Pads are an ideal solution when extra rigidity is needed and weight is a concern. FiberTech Pads effectively spread outrigger loads and create stability for equipment such as mobile cranes, concrete pump trucks, high reach aerial devices,…
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