No two rigging projects are the same. With increasingly unique projects and design innovations in hardware and wire rope, custom rigging equipment has become much more common.
How can strong, durable and safe rigging technology be customized, and could it benefit you?
Custom Wire Rope
Wire rope manufacturers use a unique blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving when they craft custom rope. Here are a few types of wire rope and how each can be customized:
General Purpose Wire Rope: As anyone in the rigging business knows, general purpose wire rope provides strength, flexibility and durability during demanding lifting and pulling operations. High-quality wire rope is one of the most dependable means of getting your project done safely and successfully. It is highly customizable – wire size, core type, strand configuration and use of specialized fittings or coatings are all ways that wire rope can be refined to better suit your project.
Consider how flexible, strong, abrasion-resistant or corrosion-resistant you need your rope to be for your next project, and customize from there.
Galvanized Aircraft Cable (GAC) Wire Rope: This type of wire rope is designed for industrial lifting, aircraft control systems and rigging. In other words, it needs to be both flexible and durable to manage its extreme loads. The diameter, length, construction and number of strands for the rope are all customizable. Specialized coatings, fittings and lubrication can help boost this rope’s longevity.
Stainless Steel and Galvanized Strand Wire Rope: These are two specific variants of GAC that provide added benefits, depending on your project. Stainless steel wire rope is corrosion-resistant, which makes it better for marine environments where moisture and chemicals are common. The layer of zinc that coats galvanized wire rope also makes it resistant to corrosion, but in a way that is ideal for outdoor environments where rust prevention is needed.
Rotation-Resistant Wire Rope: In many lifting and hoisting operations, heavy loads must rotate as little as possible. As its name suggests, rotation-resistant wire rope is designed for this purpose. This rope consists of multiple layers of strands laid in alternating directions, which resist twisting. Rotation-resistant rope can be customized by size, arrangement of inner strands, number of outer strands, type of core and a variety of other factors.
Custom Hardware
Like wire rope, hardware is often tailored to the rigging project. There are many types of custom hardware, but these are some of the most common:
Shackles: We use shackles to connect wire ropes, slings and other rigging components. These can be customized to meet specific load requirements and configurations. After all, it is essential to be certain you have a secure connection during any rigging project.
Hooks and Swivels: Hooks are used to attach wire ropes to structures, while swivels provide rotational freedom in rigging systems. A custom hook can be crafted to fit unique shapes, sizes or load requirements, while a custom swivel helps with precise alignment, optimizing load distribution and reducing stress on the rope.
Hoists: Lifting and moving material is much easier with a good hoist. Custom hoists can be designed to handle specific load capacities, lifting heights and environmental conditions. They can also be designed with enhanced safety features, reducing the dangers that come with lifting loads high in the air.
Get Your Project Off the Ground With Paducah
Safety and high performance aren’t options on rigging sites – they’re necessities. Do you have the custom wire rope and hardware your project needs? At Paducah Rigging, we’re committed to the quality and safety of your operations. That’s why our products are built to our customers’ specifications.
Contact us now to learn more about our tailored solutions.