Video: Tool Tethers & Fall Pro for Tools
We had the opportunity to film an overview of Tool Tethers and other Fall Protection for Tool products. Sam Socolow, Ashley Sling’s Director of Operations and Training, breaks down a …
How to Choose the Right Lifting Sling
There are many things to consider when choosing the right lifting sling for an application. The load, the weight of the load, center of gravity, lifting conditions, and height restrictions …
Rigging Brands We Trust
Whether choosing the right hardware for a sling or deciding on a lifting device for an application, Ashley Sling partners with trusted brands to bring the highest quality lifting products …
Wire Rope Basics
Wire Rope is one of the most complex products to understand in the rigging industry. There are many variations and different components to consider when choosing the best wire rope. …
Cold Weather: How it Affects Rigging
While our winter weather in the southeast region can be quite unpredictable, it’s still important to understand how cold weather affects rigging and the riggers. Similarly, to how warmer temps …
Safety Tips for Below the Hook Lifting
Ashley Sling not only wants to provide products for our customers, but we want to be a resource for all of your rigging needs as well. One way we aim …
What is a Tagline?
What is a tagline? OSHA defines a tagline as “a rope (usually fiber) attached to a lifted load for purposes of controlling load spinning and pendular motions or used to …
How to Store Rigging
Properly storing rigging equipment is an essential safety requirement to prevent slings from damage. Learn more about tips to store your slings and why it is important.
Proper Tagging
ASME B30.9 requires all slings to include identifiable and proper tags. Depending on the sling type, there are different requirements that must be featured on the tag.