A GUIDE TO INDUSTRIAL RIGGING SERVICES
Rigging heavy equipment is a process that has various aspects, relating to the security and cost. In this blog, you’ll discover the types of rigging equipment, safety measures, and the costs involved.
A thorough knowledge of the rigging equipment used in the process can help give you peace of mind and ensure a safe lifting process. Here’s a breakdown of some of the standard equipment used:
Depending on the weight of the load, the type of sling used, and the angle of loading, different types of eye bolts are used. Eye bolts act as anchorage points for looping cables; they mainly come in two types: shouldered and non-shouldered. When equipment is loaded at an angle, shouldered bolts are used, and for equipment in vertical rig systems, straight or non-shouldered bolts are used. Other types of eye bolts include u-bolts and screw eye bolts.
Steel nouts, like eye bolts come in various sizes and configurations all suited for different rigging applications. Some examples of steel nuts include: Ball ends, Dome nuts, Lifting eye nuts, Wingnuts, and Hex nuts. They work with eye bolts to help anchor a rigging system.
Made from forged alloy steel, rigging hooks facilitate the efficient lifting of heavy objects. Sorting hooks, Clevis grab, Eye hooks, and Choker hooks are some of the common examples of these hooks. These hooks are selected based on factors such as angle of the lift, weights of equipment, and types of shackles used.
SAFETY MEASURES FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT RIGGING
Several aspects are involved in ensuring the rigging project is successful, safe, and secure; these factors play an essential part in ensuring the safety of the heavy rigging equipment and the safety of the workforce involved in the process. Automation and mechanized work significantly reduce the chances of errors compared to manual operations, so incorporating technologies and advancements would be a reliable and effective option.
Most accidents happen during transit, and to avoid this, the stability of the load must be prioritized. This can be done by securely fastening each part of the equipment being transported and ensuring the load is appropriately optimized for a more stable center of gravity. A precautionary practice is to hold the load 200-300 mm high for 10 minutes to check if it is strapped securely and stable.
THE COST INVOLVED IN WORKING WITH PROFESSIONAL RIGGERS
Before hiring heavy equipment rigging and installation services, having an idea of the costs involved can help clients have confidence in the services they’re receiving. Here are some factors that affect the cost of rigging services:
Equipment: Projects require different types and amounts of equipment; these specialized equipment can be costly. Operation, maintenance, and transportation of these equipment increases the overall costs, too.
Project Scope: Each project is unique and will have different requirements, some will require special machinery and some will require additional workforce, so the costs will be personalized to each scope of the project.
Deadines: Road blockages or other unforeseen circumstances can cause a delay in the estimated deadline of the project, leading to increased costs. If a project requires a more extended period of time, labor working hours will increase, in turn increasing operational costs.