HOIST-RIGGING OPTIONS: It is the user's discretion to choose a particular rigging set-up that is appropriate according to their accommodations & material available to them.
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Manual support-lift: creating tension on lift ropes by hand, securing, then removing shim-pads from beneath animal's front feet, which allows animal's weight to settle in sling. Turn-buckles can also be used for that last little bit of lift. |
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Block & tackle: used in accordance with double-tree. |
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Mechanical winch (come-a-long): used in accordance with one or two pulleys in accordance with a double-tree. |
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Mechanical chain hoist. Seek professional assistance when designing & constructing your hoist-rigging. Use two lift-ropes for animals over 500 pounds. One lift rope can be used with animals under 500 pounds with or without the use of a double-tree. |
IT IS IMPERATIVE TO USE PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH QUALITY HOIST-RIGGING MATERIALS. MANY HARDWARE STORES DO NOT PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY MATERIALS. SEEK PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE WHEN CHOOSING ROPE, CHAIN, LIFT-RIGGING.
HOISTING-ROPE: Use only the best quality rope ! Use 1/2" or 5/8" braided tree-line or bull-rope. For the best prices and quality rope order from
Warren Industries (215) 464-9300 or contact your nearest hardware or arborist supply.ROPE, CHAIN, AND HOISTING EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE THREE TONS OR MORE TINSEL STRENGTH CAPABILITY. IT IS IMPERATIVE TO PROVIDE TINSEL STRENGTH OF RIGGING 2 TO 3 TIMES STRONGER THAN THE WEIGHT OF THE ANIMAL. ROPE, CHAIN, AND CABLE LOOSES STRENGTH WHERE IT BENDS AND WHERE THERE IS A KNOT.
HOIST-RIGGING EQUIPMENT: Safety latch hooks, turn-buckles, tackle, search the web or visit your local hardware or industrial supply company. We are searching for a good source of referral and we will post it here at a later date.|
HOISTING BEAM STRAPS
For use in your stable or barn. Also excellent for emergency field use. $40 per set. Shipping is Free. |
HOISTING BEAM
Above is an example of a hickory or oak hoisting beam secured using two belting straps fastened with heavy-duty lag bolts and washers. Special Order Only. Inquire for current price |
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