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OSHA requires identification tags on any chain sling used for overhead lifting. Here are details, according to:  https://www.osha.gov/dsg/guidance/slings/alloy.htm" New slings are …

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"How do I measure my chain sling?"   Clients often ask us this before ordering. This is important to understand because the identification tag required by OSHA is reflective of a very par …

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Powerlifting used to be the main reason to use chains when benching or squatting. However, chains have been increasingly popular to help strengthen weak areas of a lift and increase lift speed for …

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How can I replace my chain sling identification tag?    Advantage Rigging places identification tags on all new chain slings that we manufacture. However, often we will find damaged, …

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This is a common inquiry we have from customers in the field and online. Inspections are typically done from the angle of periodic inspection, or in order to abide by OSHA and MSHA standards. While …

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One of our most sought after items, nylon sling protectors slide over your existing sling to preserve its lifecycle in the field.   The biggest enemies of your sling are cuts, tears, abra …

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