Expert insights on lifting safety, rigging calculations, and engineering best practices from the SlingCalc team.
Understanding the critical relationship between sling angles and safety factors can mean the difference between a successful operation and a catastrophic failure.
Read ArticleSafety factors aren't suggestions—they're engineering requirements. Learn which factors to apply for wire rope, synthetic slings, chains, and specialized hardware.
Master the techniques for calculating center of gravity for irregular shapes, multi-component assemblies, and loads with varying material densities.
Examine the common failure modes in lifting operations and learn systematic approaches to prevention through better planning and risk management.
Learn from industry accident data to identify and prevent the top 10 rigging mistakes that account for 73% of lifting-related incidents.
Put lifting engineering theory into practice with SlingCalc's interactive 3D simulation platform. Calculate forces, optimize rigging, and generate professional documentation.