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On many job sites, slings don’t get much attention until something looks obviously wrong. A frayed edge. A little rust. A tag that’s hard to read. Someone says, “It’s still go …

Read more: Understanding Sling Inspection and Replacement Criteria | Advantage Rigging Gilbert, AZ

Slings do heavy work every day. A fast, real inspection helps prevent bad lifts, damaged loads, and avoidable downtime. Walk onto almost any jobsite and you’ll see slings in constant use. Cha …

Read more: Inspecting Slings: Avoiding Common Mistakes for Safe Lifting | Advantage Rigging Gilbert, AZ

Chain slings get replaced too early on some jobs. And way too late on others. You have probably seen both. A sling looks rough, and someone says, “That thing is junk. You need a new one now.&rd …

Read more: When to Replace a Chain Sling (And When Sales Guys Are Just Being Dramatic)

How to Choose the Right Chain Sling Without Guesswork If you are choosing between Grade 80 and Grade 100 chain slings, you are not asking which one is stronger. You are asking which one makes sense fo …

Read more: The Chain Sling Buyer’s Guide: Grade 80 vs Grade 100 | Advantage Rigging

Advantage Rigging — Trusted Gear. Real Support. Gilbert, AZ. Winter has a way of revealing every weak point in your rigging gear... even in Arizona. Cold mornings, warehouse shutdowns, holiday s …

Read more: How to Extend the Life of Your Rigging Gear in 2026: Testing, Maintenance & Smart Storage

If your rigging isn’t right, nothing else matters. Bad habits on the job site turn into bent hooks, damaged loads, and worst-case scenarios. The good news? Most rigging mistakes are predictable& …

Read more: Common Rigging Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Advantage Rigging