Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Stainless Steel Chain for Food Processing
Food plants wash down with chemicals, acids and moisture. Here is where stainless steel chain is used in food and hygienic environments, and how to specify it.
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Chain, Wire Rope & Rigging Guides
Technical guides and buying notes on chain grades, wire rope construction, surface treatment, lifting safety and rigging selection.
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Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
DIN 580 Eye Bolt vs DIN 582 Eye Nut
A DIN 580 eye bolt threads into a tapped hole; a DIN 582 eye nut threads onto a stud. How the two threaded lifting points differ, and how to choose between them.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
How to Choose a Turnbuckle
A turnbuckle tensions a line by turning the body. How to choose the end fittings, material and size, and what to leave in reserve for adjustment.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Chain and Wire Rope for Display Work
Hanging signs, lamps and shop fit-out call for light chain and coated or stainless wire rope. Which to use where, and the safety limits of light-duty use.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Wire Rope Clip vs Thimble
A wire rope clip holds the rope; a thimble protects it. Why a lasting eye usually needs both, and how to choose each one.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
How to Choose a Snap Hook
A snap hook clips on fast, but its gate must never take the load. How to choose the form, material and size, and the one rule that governs safe use.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
German vs American Standard Chain
DIN numbers describe the form of a chain; American grades describe its strength. How the two standards differ, and how to choose between them.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
G43 Chain: Carbon Steel vs Alloy Steel
Grade 43 chain is sold in carbon steel and alloy steel, and they do not reach the same strength. Why a carbon steel G43 behaves like grade 40, and how to specify correctly.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Chain and Fittings for Towing
Towing and recovery put sudden, heavy loads on a chain. Which chains and fittings to use, and why none of it is for lifting.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Chain Sling vs Wire Rope Sling
Both lift a load, but chain is stiff and abrasion-resistant while wire rope is flexible and easier on the load surface. How to choose, and how to keep either one safe.
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