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What Is Lifting Equipment Called?

Apr 25th 2025

Lifting equipment—also known as lifting gear or hoisting equipment—refers to the machinery and rigging devices used to lift, lower, and secure heavy loads in industrial applications. In the world of construction, infrastructure, and heavy-duty work, it's essential to understand the two major categories: above-the-hook and below-the-hook equipment. Above-the-hook equipment includes cranes and hoists that create the lifting force—such as overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes…

Material Handling Baskets & Skip Pans--What Are They?

Apr 25th 2023

Skip pans and material baskets are both used for material handling, but they are designed for different purposes and have different features.  In this article we will help to explain their differences and how they are used.SKIP PANSSkip pans are large, open-topped containers that are typically used for collecting and disposing of construction debris, demolition waste, and other bulky materials. They have one sloped end and are designed to be lifted and transported by cranes or other materia…