The Australian Lifting and Rigging Industry is being urged to register its comments regarding a proposed draft to the Australian standard for textile slings. The attached image simplifies the process of lodging comments.
Concerns regarding changes to the Fibre Rope Sling standard
The Lifting and Rigging Industries, as well as the public, should be aware that a draft Australian Standard for “Textile slings for general purpose lifting operations made from fibre ropes – High modulus polyethylene (HMPE)” is currently open for public comment.
How to plan for a multi-crane lift
Kevin Ball, group safety manager for Smithbridge Group/Universal Cranes and Standards Australia Committee Member, discusses the importance of planning a multi-crane lift. Read more
Game “Chainger”: Nobles launch high quality Grade 100 chain lifting system
Nobles has announced the launch of its new range of Grade 100 lifting and lashing chain, components and slings, NOBLE10, available for local delivery around Australia. Read more
Changes to AS1418.1 Standard
The Australian Standards for cranes are being transformed to make them more relevant for developments in crane technology. Cranes and Lifting magazine spoke to Brandon Hitch, CEO, The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA), about the changes. Read more
Rising to the lifting challenge
KITO PWB’s broad range of chains and lifting gear is manufactured with Australian steel and every chain is tested beyond Australian Standards. Read more