Common types of lifting and rigging gear

• Slings are made from wire rope, chain, or synthetic materials, slings are used to hold and lift loads.
• Shackles looks like u-shaped connectors with a pin or bolt across the opening, used to connect slings, chains, or ropes to loads or lifting devices.
• Hooks are often part of a crane or hoist, hooks come in various shapes and are designed to grab and lift objects securely.
• Hoists and Cranes devices that lift and move heavy items vertically or horizontally using cables, chains, or ropes.
• Eyebolts and Swivels threaded bolts with a looped head (eyebolts) or rotating connectors (swivels) for attaching lifting gear to loads.
• Spreader Beams and Lifting Beams that helps distribute the load evenly when lifting large or awkward objects.
  

Maintenance of Lifting Equipment

• Surface cleaning and degreasing to prepare equipment for inspection or coating
• Rust removal using mechanical or chemical methods to prevent structural damage
• Repainting and coating to protect against corrosion and extend service life
• Touch-up work on worn or damaged areas to maintain equipment integrity
• Visual checks for early signs of wear, corrosion, or coating failure
• Maintenance scheduling to ensure timely upkeep and compliance
  

Tower washing and blade washing

Customers and quality department expectaions

• clean and shiny components
• no rust stains, no handling marks, no dirt / dust from transport
• no oil or grease from port handling and transport