Steel erection crews need rigging gear that can handle real jobsite work. Heavy beams, columns, frames, braces, plates, and fabricated assemblies all need the right lifting setup before the pick happens.
Advantage Rigging supplies chain slings, shackles, lifting hooks, latch kits, hoists, come alongs, chain falls, nylon slings, polyester round slings, and rigging hardware for steel erectors, structural steel crews, crane support teams, fabrication shops, and construction contractors.
Whether you are stocking up for the next job, replacing worn hardware, or ordering gear your crew already asks for every week, this page helps you get to the right products faster.
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Rigging Gear Steel Crews Actually Use
Steel erection does not leave much room for guessing. If the wrong sling, hook, shackle, or hoist shows up, the job slows down. Crews need gear that fits the load, matches the lift, and holds up to jobsite use.
If you are buying for a steel erection crew, you are probably looking for gear that is easy to order, easy to identify, and useful across multiple jobs. Advantage Rigging helps you stock the rigging supplies steel crews reach for most.
- Chain slings for beams, columns, frames, braces, and heavy steel
- Shackles for strong connection points
- Lifting hooks for sling assemblies and replacement hardware
- Latch kits for worn or damaged hook latches
- Hoists, come alongs, and chain falls for alignment and positioning
- Nylon and polyester slings for finished or coated components
Shop Rigging Gear by Product Type
Chain Slings
Best fit for heavy steel, beams, columns, frames, and rugged jobsite lifting.
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Shackles
Useful for connecting slings, hooks, lifting points, and steel rigging setups.
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Lifting Hooks
Sling hooks, grab hooks, slip hooks, and replacement hooks for steel lifting setups.
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Latch Kits
Small replacement parts that can help keep usable hooks and sling assemblies in service.
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Hoists, Come Alongs, and Chain Falls
Manual lifting, pulling, and positioning gear for alignment and jobsite support work.
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Nylon and Polyester Slings
Helpful for finished, painted, or coated steel components that need a softer lifting surface.
Shop Nylon SlingsChain Slings for Steel Erection Work
If your crew lifts structural steel, chain slings are usually one of the first products to look at. They are built for rugged work and are commonly used for beams, columns, frames, braces, plates, and heavy fabricated components.
Steel erectors often use chain slings for:
- Lifting beams and columns
- Handling structural steel components
- Moving fabricated steel assemblies
- Setting frames, braces, and plates
- Supporting crane picks and jobsite lifts
- Handling rough or rugged steel loads
- Construction and industrial lifting 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 your crew keeps asking for the same sling setup, it probably belongs in your regular jobsite inventory.
Shackles for Steel Rigging Connections
Shackles are one of those products steel crews always seem to need. They are used to connect slings, hooks, lifting eyes, and other rigging hardware during steel handling and jobsite lifting.
- Connect slings to lifting points
- Build cleaner lifting setups
- Replace worn or missing connection hardware
- Support steel handling and jobsite picks
- Keep common rigging parts ready for the crew
Check shackle size, type, pin style, markings, fit, and working load limit before buying or using. Close enough is not a rigging plan.
Lifting Hooks and Replacement Hooks
Hooks take real abuse on steel erection jobs. If your crew uses chain slings often, keeping the right hooks and replacement parts available can help reduce downtime and keep work moving.
Steel erectors may need hooks for:
- Chain sling assemblies
- Replacement rigging hardware
- Jobsite lifting setups
- Load attachment points
- Steel handling and support 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 crew wants to:
- Replace worn or damaged hook latches
- Keep common chain sling hooks usable
- Reduce downtime from small missing parts
- Stock repair parts for shop or field crews
- 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.
Hoists, Come Alongs, and Chain Falls for Alignment and Positioning
Steel erection is not always a clean vertical lift. Sometimes steel needs to be pulled, lined up, raised, lowered, held, or nudged into position before the crew can keep moving.
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 tight or awkward areas.
- Pulling steel into alignment
- Holding parts during fit-up
- Positioning beams, braces, or components
- Supporting field installation work
- Controlled movement during setup
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 shops, yards, construction settings, and industrial facilities.
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.
Nylon and Polyester Slings for Finished or Coated Steel
Chain slings are often the first choice for rugged steel erection work, but not every lift should be chain. Nylon and polyester slings can be useful when handling finished, painted, coated, or more sensitive components.
- Handle painted or finished components
- Lift parts that need a softer contact point
- Move irregular steel shapes
- Reduce surface damage when needed
- Support general shop, yard, or jobsite handling
Always confirm the working load limit, sling condition, lift angle, edge protection, and load shape before using any synthetic sling.
What to Check Before You Buy
If you are ordering rigging supplies for a steel erection crew, start with the work your crew does most often.
- What steel components are being lifted most often?
- How heavy are the loads?
- Are the loads sharp, rough, painted, finished, or coated?
- 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 or come alongs for alignment?
- Does the gear match your safety requirements and jobsite procedures?
Not sure what to order? Call 480-502-2225. Advantage Rigging can help you narrow down the options.
Common Steel Erection Uses
Steel erectors often buy rigging gear for:
- Lifting beams, columns, frames, and braces
- Handling fabricated steel assemblies
- Setting structural steel components
- Positioning steel during fit-up and installation
- Supporting crane picks and jobsite lifts
- Replacing worn hooks, latches, shackles, or connectors
- Moving steel in shops, yards, and construction sites
A heavy beam may call for a chain sling. A finished or coated component may need a synthetic sling. A connection point may need the right shackle. A worn latch may need a proper replacement kit.
Steel is heavy, jobs move fast, and “we’ll figure it out on site” is how crews lose time.
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
- 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 Steel Erectors Buy from Advantage Rigging
Advantage Rigging helps steel erection crews, construction teams, fabrication shops, and industrial buyers find the rigging supplies they actually use. The goal is simple: make it easier to buy the right gear and keep the job moving.
Advantage Rigging offers:
- Chain slings
- Shackles
- Lifting hooks
- Latch kits
- Hoists, come alongs, and chain falls
- Nylon slings
- Polyester round slings
- 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 supplies should steel erectors keep on hand?
Many steel erectors keep chain slings, shackles, lifting hooks, latch kits, hoists, come alongs, chain falls, nylon slings, polyester round slings, and common rigging hardware on hand. The right mix depends on what your crew lifts most often.
Are chain slings a good choice for steel erection work?
Yes. Chain slings are commonly used in steel erection because they are durable and useful for beams, columns, frames, braces, fabricated assemblies, and rugged jobsite lifting. Always confirm the working load limit, chain grade, sling angle, hook style, and sling condition before use.
When should steel erectors use nylon or polyester slings?
Nylon and polyester slings may be a better fit when lifting finished, painted, coated, or sensitive components that need more surface protection. The right sling depends on the load weight, shape, edges, surface, and lifting angle.
Are come alongs useful for steel erectors?
Yes. Come alongs, also called lever hoists, are useful for pulling, aligning, positioning, tensioning, and controlled movement during steel fit-up, installation, repair, and support work.
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 chain sling, shackle, hook, latch kit, hoist, or synthetic sling fits your job, contact Advantage Rigging. The team can help point you toward the right product based on your needs.
Shop Rigging Supplies for Steel Erectors
Get the lifting gear your crew actually uses.
Shop chain slings, shackles, lifting hooks, latch kits, hoists, come alongs, chain falls, nylon slings, polyester round slings, and rigging hardware online at Advantage Rigging.
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Email: info@advantagerigging.com
Visit: 1482 W Scott Ave Suite 101, Gilbert, AZ 85233