At the heart of FAD Equipment Store’s catalog is The Crosby Group’s expansive portfolio of lifting, rigging and load securement hardware and technology. This article introduces the industry’s most famous brand to newcomers to the market, and updates anyone else...
Lifting beams are typically designed for a bending moment versus the spreader beam that incorporates top rigging and is designed for a compressive load.
What are the best brands in the load cell or dynamometer market? And what should end users be looking for when purchasing force measurement technology? Buying a load cell is a significant investment. This blog will help you make the...
Pre-use inspection is essential, especially where rigging gear is involved. There are a lot of standards and documents that reference lifting equipment. ASME B30.20 and ASME BTH-1 standards are recognized in the United States as the go-to industry standards.
Why is it important? Because you need to Know the Load before any large object is lifted or transported. Once fabrication and manufacture is complete, large structures, for example, an offshore module, need to be transported to their final destination...
Calibration is a crucial component of force measurement, but its necessity is often underrated or misunderstood, writes David Ayling, former owner of load cell manufacturer Straightpoint, and president of FAD Equipment Store. Load monitoring products are increasingly popular and necessary...
There’s nobody better to ask than David Ayling, president at FAD Equipment Store, and former owner of load monitoring equipment manufacturer Straightpoint, now part of The Crosby Group. A proof load test involves applying a load to a structure or...
Entering awards can be great PR for your company. But, whether you’re a provider or user of material handling equipment, beware the lure of silverware. You don’t have to win an award for it to be worthwhile entering. Even being...
We can get side-tracked by trends, as the raging debate about renewables vs. fossil fuels proves. And how can we boost our immunity to the dreaded curve? David Ayling explains Thrill-seeking shouldn’t be part of business strategy, I say. True,...