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Get essential rigging hardware from Saudi Dutest

The rigging market is a really competitive space with numerous suppliers and distributors. One has to be very careful in terms of selection of rigging equipment. It is crucial to know what exactly you are looking for when purchasing rigging supplies. It can certainly be overwhelming to encounter the amount of options available within the industry. Saudi Dutest is a leading supplier of rigging supplies in Saudi Arabia. Being a part of Bin Dasmal Group, established in the year 2011, Saudi Dutest has understood the local market and the growing need of occupational safety across the Middle East. It aims to provide its customer with the highest quality of lifting equipment and solution, striving to deliver high customer satisfaction.  Saudi Dutest both manufactures and supplies a wide range of rigging supplies. The company is a recognized as a best wire rope manufacturer in KSA and also known to supply premium quality chain slings, webbing slings and wire rope slings. They also provide...

Can Chain Blocks Be Used Horizontally?

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  Chain Blocks or Chain Hoists are commonly used Lifting Equipment. They can be modified in design to adapt to different working environments. These properties make them suitable for use in a wide range of operations in various sectors like Construction. There are manually operated and electrically operated Chain Blocks. They are designed with high-grade stainless steel that makes them more durable, reliable and safe to use in lifting, lowering and moving heavy loads. A single person can operate a Chain Block. Chain Blocks have a top hook to suspend the hoist from a trolley or a beam clamp. It also has a bottom hook that is used to load goods. Chain Hoists should be used to lift loads in a vertical position only. If used horizontally or sideways, there is a chance that the mechanism will jam. They can be used in an elevated position. To ensure safety while using Chain Blocks, it is important to be mindful of some things, as given below. Never lift more than the permitted load...

How safe are Chain Slings

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  Chain Slings are a kind of Lifting Equipment that is commonly used in lifting and rigging operations. They find use at construction sites to lift heavy-duty equipment. Chain Slings and fittings show durability and sturdiness that makes them a good choice for such requirements. It’s important that Chain Slings and Fittings are tested for quality and strength. They should be regularly maintained. If they break or get damaged, they can cause possible fatal harm. With adequate safety measures and precautions in place, chain slings prove to be a Lifting Equipment that helps in saving energy, time, effort and cost in any project. Some measures that are critical to the use of Chain Slings are: Choosing the correct type of chain sling.   It should 1 / 2/ 3/ 4 leg. It should be strong enough to bear the load capacity. Never try to lift more than the maximum load allowed. A sling should always be inspected before and after use to ensure there’s no damage or a possibility of damag...