Bishop Lifting

When it comes to security chain, a question we get a lot is, "Why can't I just use a Grade 100 or a Grade 120 chain?" People think, "It's strong enough to lift thousands of pounds — nobody's going to get through that." The trick here is that strength and hardness are very different things. Even though Grade 120 chain is the strongest lifting chain on the market, it's actually much softer than hardened security chain. It’s designed for tensile strength and ductility, not for anti-theft purposes. On the Rockwell Hardness C scale ("HRC" rating, which is harder than the "B" Rockwell rating), Grade 120 lifting chain has only an HRC of around 41. By contrast, Pewag's security chain is case hardened to get to that 62 HRC rating. It's also important to know that PEWAG was smart about the way they hardened the chain. Instead of hardening the chain all the way through and making it brittle, they case-hardened the chain between 6% to 10% deep, depending on the size. You'll hear us call this chain "essentially bolt-cutter proof." We cannot test every pair of cutters on the market, but in our own testing and by customer testimony, we’re comfortable saying that a would-be thief will struggle to cut Pewag’s 10mm or 12mm chain with a pair of common bolt cutters. Remember too that your chain is only as good as your lock, and Pewag has you covered there, too! They partnered with Viro to offer a specific padlock for each size of chain, and those padlocks are available in a variety of kits. Our customers love kits — it just makes it easier to "one-stop shop" and get all you need in a pre-planned, properly-sized kit. A big thanks to Mikael for sharing his photos with us! #SecurityChain #JobsiteSecurity #TrusttheLift

Our service departments are always busy! A few services that we offer are Maxi Rider repairs & inspections, hoist repair & testing, and color coding tagging & inspecting slings. Due to Maxi Riders' critical application on lifting rigs, maintenance and inspections are crucial. Our Maxi Rider service techs travel across the country daily to perform these inspections. Did you know that we repair all types of chain hoists, whether they are repair, chain link, or electric chain hoists? After all repairs and final inspections are done, every hoist is proof-tested before being returned to the customer. The value-added service that Bishop Lifting provides is field color code tagging slings during sling inspection. Color coding slings helps our customers keep track of when inspections are due visually. Bishop Lifting is here to service you! #ServiceDepartment #RiggingEssentials #TrusttheLift

Here’s a rare opportunity — a peek at one of our customer’s projects. This customer came to us asking if we could find a last-second lifting solution for their project. We did, and even better, we provided them a rental option so they didn’t have to buy an expensive hoist for one single lift. They needed to lift a fully assembled replacement escalator into place. There wasn’t a lot of space to work with, so they couldn’t bring in large equipment. More importantly, they were on a tight timeline and needed a solution NOW. We were able to come through with equipment recommendations and a prompt delivery of an air powered chain hoist. Shortly afterward, the new escalator was installed. The job was quick and smooth, and everyone was happy. A special “Thank You” to this customer for letting us come by to witness the install and take video. A job well done! #TrusttheLift #Jobsite #LiftingSolutions

A flatbed truck shows up, and it’s time to unload. You need a lifting chain but can’t find one. You see gold binder chains sitting on the flatbed, the same ones used to secure the product you’re about to unload. Time is of the essence, and the decision is made to use the binder chains to lift and offload the product. Sound familiar?!?!? Chain used for load securement and transportation tie-downs usually is Grade 70 and is NOT designed for use in lifting applications. Not only are those chains not rated for overhead lifting, they're usually not inspected very well either. The hooks are often secured with a short, rusty and out-of-spec cotter pin that secures the load pin. Those cotter pins are prone to coming off completely. So please, DO NOT use Grade 70 chains for lifting! Most experienced riggers know that only Grade 80, 100, or 120 chain is suitable for lifting, but not everyone has this top-of-mind when searching for stop-gap solutions in a lifting pinch. We've heard stories about workers repurposing transport chain for lifting, and it is undeniably dangerous. Do yourself and your team a favor, and always use gear that is properly rated and tagged for lifting. #RiggingEquipment #Transport #TrusttheLift

Bread and butter web slings (think 2” x 2-Ply, etc.) may be sourced and shipped from any one of our many branches. But some of our specialty slings are made only at specific branches. Bishop Lifting handles everything from specialty labeling to custom colors and precise sizing. What’s the most unique lifting sling you’ve ever had made? #LiftingSolutions #Slings #CustomOrder #TrusttheLift

Someone saddled a dead horse... If you've been following our posts, you know that we went into a lot of detail recently discussing how to properly install traditional saddle and u-bolt style wire rope clips. Well, here's a real-life example we found at a cliffside park where the installers not only "saddled a dead horse," but they also failed to use the proper number of clips AND provided insufficient turnback. (Although it could be that the turnback was eliminated over the years as the clips slipped. They have turnbuckles inline and some of them are synched up a lot farther than others...) Let's hope no one tries too hard to get through this railing, because there's a long drop to the ocean on the other side. Yikes! Keep safe, everybody. Read the manual. Never saddle a dead horse: ALWAYS put the saddle portion of the clip on the live/tensioned side of the line. #RiggingEquipment #GuardRail #TrusttheLift

The latches on Crosby's snatch block hooks have a cotter key (pin) that allow you to lock the latch in the closed position. This gives you extra security so you can be sure your load doesn't come off the hook while lifting personnel, traveling the block, or otherwise maneuvering your rigging. This pin is removed just like those on shackles and other hardware — 1. Use a pair of pliers to flatten the pin into a straight configuration. 2. Slide the pin out to allow the latch to open. 3. Load hook. 4. Slide the pin back in and bend back out to flared configuration to lock the latch. Remember, these are heavy duty latches, but they're not structural alloy steel. It is possible to bend them. Even though it's highly unlikely, enough force in the right direction could bend the latch such that the cotter key is not going to stop it from opening. Be mindful of the direction of your forces and always observe safe lifting practices. #RiggingEquipment #LiftingSolutions #TrusttheLift

Meet the Shur-Loc Self-Closing Swivel Hook with trigger release! With its innovative recessed thumb trigger, it makes your picks easier to handle. Simply press to open, attach your load, and watch it snap shut as the load is applied. It stays locked tight until you decide to release it. Heavy-duty, secure, and perfect for field operations. #LiftingHooks #RiggingEquipment #TrusttheLift #LiftingSolutions

This 50-ton test bed is one of our smaller testing machines throughout Bishop Lifting, but it’s great for bread-and-butter items like small, standard chain slings. The purpose of proof testing is to demonstrate whether a sling meets its expected capacity by pulling the sling, in a controlled manner, to 2x the Working Load Limit. This is especially important (and required) for slings that have been repaired. Some customers also elect to have their slings proof tested once per year, and to document the results, simply to show due diligence should they ever have a rigging related incident. Are you looking for a company staffed with rigging experts to professionally proof test your slings and provide certificates as well? If yes, it sounds like Bishop Lifting is right for you. Contact one of our many locations throughout the USA and schedule your slings for testing now! https://hubs.ly/Q02FKF4V0 #ProofTesting #Slings #LiftingSolutions #TrusttheLift

Extra, extra, learn all about it — Eye Bolts and how to use them safely! If you're considering using eye bolts for lifting, angular load is a big concern. If you don't use the right hardware, a 90-degree lift will sacrifice around 75% of your eye bolt's listed Working Load Limit (WLL). However, there are ways to avoid such limitations. If you missed our latest full-length toolbox talk video, visit https://hubs.ly/Q02Fkl9H0. We'll walk you through the various eye-bolt styles and point out a few special products on the market that solve some of the drawbacks regular eye bolts bring to a lift. If you find the content helpful, please take a moment to give us a like, comment, or share. Thanks for watching! #LiftingSolutions #EyeBolt #RiggingEquipment #TrusttheLift