R&M Materials Handling: Why CCR Trusts and Recommends This Hoist and Crane Leader
Meet R&M Materials Handling, one of CCR’s most trusted suppliers. With over 90 years of lifting expertise, R&M delivers wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists and complete crane packages built for safety, uptime and long-term value. Find out why we recommend them.
Web Sling Inspection Checklist for Every Lift
Use this practical web sling inspection checklist to check tags, load ratings, webbing, stitching and fittings before a lift. See how web slings differ from round slings and when to take a damaged sling out of service.
Mastering the D/d Ratio: A Plain-English Guide to How Bend Radius Affects the Rated Capacity of Your Slings
Master the D/d ratio in sling rigging. Learn how bend radius impacts rated capacity, causes efficiency loss, and keeps wire rope and web slings safe.
Checklist for Pre-Lift Safety: The 5-Minute CCR Walkaround
Checklist for pre-use rigging inspection: learn how the 5-minute Hercules Walkaround spots wire rope wear, latch damage, and hardware defects before lifting.
Fleet Angle Analysis in Winching: How Geometry Affects Wire Rope Spooling, Wear, and Bird-Caging
Fleet angle analysis is vital for winching safety. Learn to calculate drum geometry limits, reduce lateral crushing forces, and extend wire rope service life.
Lifting Beam Troubleshooting: How to Spot Structural Fatigue Before Failure
Lifting beam structural fatigue can lead to catastrophic failure. Learn how to spot early deflection, weld cracks, and stress points during below-the-hook audits.
Push the Limits? Understanding Overhead Crane Capacity Limits
Overhead crane capacity limits strictly protect against structural failure. Learn the rules of controlled overload lifting under CSA-B167 and ASME standards.
Wind Turbine Repowering: The Heavy Rigging Logistics of 2026
Repowering legacy wind farms requires a shift from standard greenfield construction to precision heavy rigging. Explore how specialized boom configurations, ground bearing pressure assessments, and advanced tagline stabilization systems handle extreme hub heights and dynamic wind loads safely.
Rigging in High-Density Tech Environments: Data Centers & Microchip Fabs
Data center rigging demands micro-precision over brute force. Discover how air casters, zero-vibration protocols, and low-clearance engineering ensure safety.
Tire Chains and Rigging Hardware: The Ultimate Guide to Winter Traction and Safety
Discover the ultimate guide to commercial tire chains, studded options, and tensioning accessories. Learn how proper traction hardware prevents winter accidents, ensures regulatory compliance, and keeps your heavy machinery and transport fleets moving safely on severe ice and snow.