by Gisela Clark on May 14, 2013
Columbus McKinnon has recently extended its offering of DNV Type Approved and Certified Shackles to meet the growing needs of the offshore oil and gas industry. Backed by the strong CM brand name, these Bolt & Nut style carbon anchor shackles provide reliable performance in the harshest environments. Below are a few key features of these shackles: [...]
Gisela Clark is a Social Media Specialist for Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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by Tim Lewis on April 15, 2013
History has proven the American-Made CM Super Strong Shackle is one of the most popular shackles on the market. Here are the top 5 reasons I think that’s true: 1. It’s Super Strong That’s an obvious one, right? But in many cases, by using the Super Strong Shackle, you can use a smaller size shackle [...]
Tim Lewis is our Product Manager of Rigging Products & Manual Hoists at Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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by Peter Cooke on April 2, 2013
Hook tip loading is a common problem. While reading through one of our catalogs, Brian ran across our instructions and asked the following question, “What does it mean to never insert a hook tip?” Peter answers: Hooks typically do not fit into an eyebolt or they don’t seat properly in the [...]
Peter Cooke is a Training Manager specializing in Rigging & Load Securement for Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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by Gary Krypel on March 7, 2013
We are changing the way we do business. Changes that not only affect Columbus McKinnon and our Channel Partners, but the entire material handling industry. We are committed, and now prepared, to ship our most popular chain and forged attachment products in 3 days – and we guarantee it. This is our In-Stock Guarantee (ISG). This is [...]
Gary Krypel is the Marketing Communications Manager for Columbus McKinnon.
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by Gary Krypel on January 21, 2013
With ProMat 2013 starting this week, we want to give everyone an idea of what they can expect to see at Columbus McKinnon Booth #1838. First off, expect the unexpected. We’ll be unveiling our most interactive and tech-savvy booth ever. Designed to showcase our brands and innovative products and services, our guests will have the [...]
Gary Krypel is the Marketing Communications Manager for Columbus McKinnon.
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by Gisela Clark on November 27, 2012
Many of you have been asking us about the Buy American Act (BAA), whether our rigging products are made in America, and if they comply with BAA requirements. Did you know that, unless an exception applies, the BAA requires domestic manufacturing of an end product and that more than half the cost of its components be [...]
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by Troy Raines on August 3, 2012
Designed and forged in Chattanooga, Tennessee, CM Super Strong shackles are carbon-type shackles with strength ratings that are up to 50% stronger than comparable sized carbon shackles. As a result, they are designed with a 6:1 safety design factor. By using a special blended material, Columbus McKinnon is able to manufacture Super Strong shackles without [...]
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by Peter Cooke on April 4, 2011
Bill asks the following question about shackles: “I have a concerned employee because we have some screw pin shackles with pins that do not protrude past the clevis when fully engaged. I have looked in several rigging books and cannot find any information on the threaded pin. We have other shackles from another manufacturer, [...]
Peter Cooke is a Training Manager specializing in Rigging & Load Securement for Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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by Peter Cooke on May 25, 2010
S. H. from Georgia writes: I am unfamiliar with the standards governing shackles and have a question regarding the stamped WLL on your shackles. Our company is using shackles with different ratings on them. For example, we use a 1/2″ shackle stamped a 2T WLL and a ½” shackle stamped with a 3T WLL. I [...]
Peter Cooke is a Training Manager specializing in Rigging & Load Securement for Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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