Crane Institute of America Releases Metric Rigging Handbook

August 13, 2014 - Crane Institute of America announces "Rigging" by James Headley has been converted from imperial to metric measurements to meet the needs of readers in Canada, South America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.

 

"Rigging" contains the latest information on wire rope, rigging hardware, and slings, including capacity tables and charts. Along with the rated capacity tables of slings and rigging hardware, the book covers how to calculate load weight, how to calculate sling loading, and proper load handling techniques. The information is applicable to rigging operations anywhere in the world. By offering two versions of the books, trainers and students have a resource that improves communication, understanding, and safety.