Bishop Lifting Acquires Westech Rigging Supply & Expands to Northwest
Oct 5th 2022
Which Pulley Can Lift Heavy Loads?
Feb 11th 2026
A Buyer’s Guide to Blocks & Snatch Blocks
If you’re lifting or pulling serious weight, you’re usua…
When Should a Spreader Bar Be Used for Lifting?
Feb 3rd 2026
Rigging + Below-the-Hook Devices
A spreader bar (often called a spreader beam in product catalogs)…
How to Use a Snatch Block Safely (Step-by-Step for Rigging & Pulling)
Jan 30th 2026
A practical, standards-minded guide for selecting and rigging a snatch block to redirect a line, i…
What Is the “New” OSHA Standard for Fall Protection?
Jan 27th 2026
(What Changed + What to Do Next)
There isn’t one single “new OSHA fall protection standard” that r…
The 3 Main Types of Shackles (and How to Choose the Right One)
Jan 19th 2026
Rigging Hardware Guide
Shackles are load-rated connectors used to join slings, chain, wire rope,…
How to Secure a Synthetic Winch Rope to a Winch (Correctly & Safely)
Jan 12th 2026
Synthetic winch lines (often HMPE/UHMWPE) deliver high strength with less weight—when they’re ins…
Which Shackle Is Most Commonly Used in Rigging?
Jan 5th 2026
In day-to-day lifting and rigging, the most commonly used shackle is typically the screw pin ancho…
What Are the Four Basic Types of Turnbuckle End Fittings?
Dec 30th 2025
Turnbuckles • End Fittings • Rigging Connections
Turnbuckle end fittings determine how your tensi…
What Is a Turnbuckle Used for in Rigging?
Dec 23rd 2025
Rigging Hardware Education • Tensioning • Best Practices
A turnbuckle is a precision tensioning c…