Equipment repair shops need lifting gear that can handle real work. Heavy parts, awkward equipment, tight spaces, machinery repairs, forklift service, and shop maintenance all need the right rigging setup before the job starts.
Advantage Rigging supplies hoists, come alongs, chain falls, chain slings, nylon slings, polyester round slings, shackles, lifting hooks, latch kits, and rigging hardware for repair shops, machinery crews, forklift service teams, diesel shops, and material handling operations.
Whether you are replacing worn gear, stocking the shop, or ordering what your crew keeps asking for, this page helps you get to the right products faster.
Need rigging gear for your repair shop?
Rigging Gear Repair Shops Actually Use
Equipment repair work is rarely a clean, perfect lift. Your crew may need to lift a motor, pull a part into position, hold a component during repair, move a heavy attachment, or replace hardware that has already seen better days.
If you are buying for the shop, you need gear that is easy to order, easy to identify, and useful across multiple jobs. Advantage Rigging helps you stock the lifting and rigging supplies repair crews reach for most.
- Hoists, come alongs, and chain falls for lifting, pulling, and positioning
- Chain slings for rugged equipment repair and heavy parts
- Nylon and polyester slings for finished or sensitive components
- Shackles for strong connection points
- Lifting hooks for sling assemblies and replacement hardware
- Latch kits for worn or damaged hook latches
- Rigging hardware for common shop and maintenance needs
Shop Rigging Gear by Product Type
Hoists, Come Alongs, and Chain Falls
Best fit for lifting, pulling, holding, and positioning parts during repair work.
Shop Hoists
Chain Slings
Heavy-duty lifting slings for machinery parts, attachments, frames, and rugged shop loads.
Shop Chain Slings
Nylon Slings
Flexible lifting slings for finished parts, painted components, and loads that need surface protection.
Shop Nylon Slings
Polyester Round Slings
Useful for awkward loads, machinery components, and flexible lifting needs.
Shop Polyester Slings
Shackles
Common connection hardware for slings, hooks, lifting points, and shop rigging setups.
Shop Shackles
Lifting Hooks
Sling hooks, grab hooks, slip hooks, and replacement hooks for shop lifting setups.
Shop Lifting Hooks
Latch Kits
Small replacement parts that can help keep usable hooks and sling assemblies in service.
Shop Latch KitsHoists, Come Alongs, and Chain Falls for Repair Work
Equipment repair shops often need more than a straight lift. A part may need to be pulled, held, raised, lowered, or lined up before the repair can move forward.
Advantage Rigging carries lever hoists, also called come alongs, and manual chain hoists, often called chain falls.
Lever Hoists / Come Alongs
Lever hoists are useful for pulling, positioning, tensioning, and controlled movement in tighter repair spaces.
- Pulling parts into alignment
- Positioning machinery components
- Holding parts during repair work
- Supporting field service jobs
- Controlled movement in tight shop areas
Available capacities: 3/4, 1, 1.5, 3, 6, 9, and 12 tons.
Available lift lengths: 5, 10, 15, or 20 feet.
Chain Hoists / Chain Falls
Chain hoists are commonly used for vertical lifting in repair bays, maintenance areas, shops, and industrial facilities.
- Lifting motors, pumps, and machinery parts
- Supporting equipment during repairs
- Handling heavy shop components
- Maintenance lifting
- Equipment positioning
Available capacities: 1/2, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 7.5, and 10 tons.
Available lift lengths: 10, 15, 20, or 30 feet.
Custom lift lengths are available on request. Call 480-502-2225 for details.
Chain Slings for Equipment Repair Shops
Chain slings are a strong fit for repair shops that lift heavy, rugged, or rough-use parts. If your crew works with attachments, motors, steel frames, forklift components, diesel equipment, or machinery parts, chain slings are usually one of the first products to look at.
Equipment repair shops often use chain slings for:
- Lifting motors, pumps, and heavy parts
- Moving buckets, forks, and attachments
- Handling forklift components
- Positioning machinery during repair
- Lifting steel frames and rugged assemblies
- Supporting field service and shop work
Before ordering, check the working load limit, chain grade, sling length, number of legs, hook style, lift points, load weight, and how the sling will be used. If the crew keeps asking for the same sling, it probably belongs in regular shop inventory.
Nylon and Polyester Slings for Finished or Sensitive Loads
Not every repair lift should be done with chain. Nylon and polyester slings can be helpful when your crew is handling painted parts, finished components, irregular shapes, or loads that need a softer lifting surface.
- Handle painted or finished parts
- Lift components that need a softer contact point
- Move irregular shapes
- Reduce surface damage when needed
- Support general repair bay lifting and material handling
Always confirm the working load limit, sling condition, lift angle, edge protection, and load shape before using any synthetic sling.
Shackles for Repair Shop Rigging Connections
Shackles are one of those parts a repair shop always seems to need. They are used to connect slings, hooks, lifting eyes, and other rigging hardware during shop lifting, loading, unloading, and maintenance work.
- Connect slings to lifting points
- Build cleaner lifting setups
- Replace worn or missing connection hardware
- Support shop lifting and equipment handling
- Keep common rigging parts ready for the crew
Check shackle size, type, pin style, markings, fit, and working load limit before buying or using. Guessing on connection hardware is how easy jobs get expensive.
Lifting Hooks and Replacement Hooks
Hooks take a lot of wear in busy repair shops. If your crew uses chain slings often, keeping the right hooks and replacement parts available can help reduce downtime and keep jobs moving.
Equipment repair shops may need hooks for:
- Chain sling assemblies
- Replacement rigging hardware
- Shop lifting setups
- Load attachment points
- Maintenance and field service work
If a hook is bent, cracked, stretched, damaged, heavily worn, or no longer closes correctly, remove it from service and replace it with the right part.
Latch Kits for Chain Sling Hooks
Latch kits are small, but they matter. A missing or damaged latch can take a hook out of service even when the hook itself is still usable.
Buying latch kits makes sense when your shop wants to:
- Replace worn or damaged hook latches
- Keep common chain sling hooks usable
- Reduce downtime from small missing parts
- Stock repair parts for maintenance teams
- Avoid replacing a full hook when only the latch kit is needed
Before ordering, match the latch kit to the hook type, size, and manufacturer requirements. If the hook itself is damaged, replace the hook instead.
What to Check Before You Buy
If you are ordering rigging gear for an equipment repair or material handling shop, start with the work your crew does most often.
- What parts or equipment are being lifted most often?
- How heavy are the loads?
- Are the loads sharp, rough, painted, finished, or awkward?
- Do you need chain slings, synthetic slings, or both?
- What connection points are available?
- What sling lengths and leg counts does the crew need?
- Do hooks, latches, or shackles need replacement?
- Do you need hoists, come alongs, or chain falls for lifting and positioning?
- Does the gear match your safety requirements and shop procedures?
Not sure what to order? Call 480-502-2225. Advantage Rigging can help you narrow down the options.
Common Equipment Repair and Material Handling Uses
Equipment repair and material handling shops often buy rigging gear for:
- Lifting motors, pumps, and machinery parts
- Moving buckets, forks, attachments, and frames
- Positioning heavy components during repairs
- Supporting forklift and heavy equipment service work
- Handling fabricated steel or shop materials
- Replacing worn hooks, latches, shackles, or connectors
- Keeping repair bays and field service crews ready
A rough steel attachment may call for a chain sling. A painted part may need a synthetic sling. A component that needs to be pulled into position may need a lever hoist. The best setup depends on the load, the lift, and the conditions.
Repair work already comes with enough surprises. Missing rigging gear does not need to be one of them.
Safety and Inspection Reminder
Rigging gear should be inspected before use and removed from service if there are signs of damage, heavy wear, deformation, missing identification, broken latches, damaged hooks, cracks, cuts, severe corrosion, or other concerns.
Before lifting, always confirm:
- Working load limit
- Sling angle
- Gear condition
- Proper connection points
- Load stability
- Sharp edge protection when needed
- Applicable safety requirements
- Manufacturer instructions
- Shop or jobsite safety rules
This page is meant to help buyers understand common product types and use cases. It is not a substitute for trained rigging judgment, qualified inspection, or required safety procedures.
When in doubt, stop and verify before lifting.
Why Repair Shops Buy from Advantage Rigging
Advantage Rigging helps equipment repair shops, maintenance teams, service crews, and material handling operations find the rigging supplies they actually use. The goal is simple: make it easier to buy the right gear and keep the shop moving.
Advantage Rigging offers:
- Hoists, come alongs, and chain falls
- Chain slings
- Nylon slings
- Polyester round slings
- Shackles
- Lifting hooks
- Latch kits
- Rigging hardware
- Custom lift lengths available on request for hoists
- Product support from a knowledgeable team
- Online ordering at advantagerigging.com
- Local support from Gilbert, Arizona
- Nationwide shipping
Advantage Rigging
1482 W Scott Ave Suite 101
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Phone: 480-502-2225
Email: info@advantagerigging.com
Website: advantagerigging.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What rigging gear should an equipment repair shop keep on hand?
Many equipment repair shops keep hoists, come alongs, chain falls, chain slings, nylon slings, polyester round slings, shackles, lifting hooks, latch kits, and common rigging hardware on hand. The right mix depends on what your crew lifts, repairs, and moves most often.
Are hoists and come alongs useful for equipment repair shops?
Yes. Hoists, chain falls, and come alongs are useful for lifting, pulling, holding, aligning, and positioning heavy parts during repair work, maintenance jobs, and material handling tasks.
Are chain slings a good choice for equipment repair work?
Yes. Chain slings are commonly used for heavy, rugged repair work because they are durable and useful for machinery parts, attachments, frames, motors, and rough-use lifting. Always confirm the working load limit, chain grade, sling angle, hook style, and sling condition before use.
When should a repair shop use nylon or polyester slings?
Nylon and polyester slings may be a better fit when lifting painted, finished, coated, or sensitive components that need more surface protection. The right sling depends on the load weight, shape, edges, surface, and lifting angle.
When should a latch kit be replaced?
A latch kit should be replaced when the latch is missing, damaged, bent, worn, sticking, or not closing as intended. Always confirm the replacement latch kit matches the hook type, size, and manufacturer requirements.
Can Advantage Rigging help me choose the right gear?
Yes. If you are not sure which hoist, chain sling, synthetic sling, shackle, hook, latch kit, or rigging hardware fits your shop, contact Advantage Rigging. The team can help point you toward the right product based on your needs.
Shop Rigging Gear for Equipment Repair Shops
Get the lifting and rigging gear your shop actually uses.
Shop hoists, come alongs, chain falls, chain slings, nylon slings, polyester round slings, shackles, lifting hooks, latch kits, and rigging hardware online at Advantage Rigging.
Call: 480-502-2225
Email: info@advantagerigging.com
Visit: 1482 W Scott Ave Suite 101, Gilbert, AZ 85233