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Rigging Training Workshop: O -level Pick Points (uneven elevation)

Posted by Industrial Training International on Apr 20, 2011 8:11:00 AM

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A special condition arises when lifting a load whose pick points are not on the same
elevation. In determining the slings and rigging hardware necessary for the lift, the
rigging planner needs to realize the a ect of the load’s pad eyes at di erent levels.

Using the formula in the Level vs O -level Pick Points on Master Rigger's Reference
Card Panel 10 below, identify the tension for Slings 1 and 2 in the problem below.

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Then identify the wire rope slings and shackles needed to rig the beam using the
Journeyman Rigger's Reference Cards, also pictured below.

Determine the tensions and rigging selections below based on the illustration.
Answers can be found below.

1. Sling 1, tension = _______ lb

2. Sling 1, load shackle (SPA) = _______" @ _______ lb WLL
3. Sling 1, wire rope sling = _______" @ _______ lb WLL
4. Sling 2, tension = _______ lb
5. Sling 2, load shackle (SPA) = _______" @ _______ lb WLL
6. Sling 2, wire rope sling = _______" @ _______ lb WLL
7. Rigging shackle = _______" @ _______ lb WLL

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Happy trails to all my crane and rigging friends,


Mike Parnell
ITI-Field Services

 P.S.  This article was originally published in The Professional Rigger Newsletter - O
Level Pick Points.

Answers:

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Rigging Training Workshop - Rigging Selection: Tension & Sling Size

Posted by Mike Parnell on Apr 19, 2011 9:21:00 AM

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Some loads can be single point picked, and the rigging is selected based on suspended
weight.

Other times, a rigging task will require that we use a few steps to get to the solution.
Note that in some cases the distribution of weight is required, then the sling tension is
discovered as a 2-step process. In the assignment below, we can determine the sling
tension in the 9.2’ leg and the 6.7’ leg by using the formula on the Master Rigger
Reference Card, Panel 10 (left side of the panel).

Once we nd the tension of side 1 (TS1) and then tension of side 2 (TS2), we can select
the correct size of alloy chain for the lift.

In the assignment below, the ADOS stands for “Adjustable, Double (leg), Oblong (link at
the top), Standard or Sling (hook at the bottom)”.

Let’s see how you do.

Determine the tension and the alloy chain sling size necessary to make the lift.

Leg 1 (9.2') Tension    =     ___________ lb

Leg 2 (6.7') Tension    =    ___________  lb
Sling Description:  ADOS    ___________"  ×  10'

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Happy trails to all my crane and rigging friends,


Mike Parnell
ITI-Field Services

 P.S.  This article was originally published in The Professional Rigger Newsletter -
Rigging Selection.

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Rigging Training Workshop - Rigging Selection (sheave blocks)

Posted by Mike Parnell on Apr 13, 2011 6:42:00 AM

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Circle the best answer for each system which matches the illustrations at the right.

Information: All winches have a maximum capacity of 2 tons. All single sheave rigging
blocks are rated at 3 ton WLL, and triple sheave rigging blocks are rated at 10 ton WLL.
All load and wall anchor pulling lugs are rated at 8 ton WLL each. All shackles are rated
at 12 tons each.

Panels from ITI Bookstore's Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card and Master Rigger's
Reference Card have been provided to assist you in your calculations.

(Answers below)

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System 1, no blocks
A) OK
B) No, high potential for overload if the winches are not synchronized

System 2, single sheave blocks

A) OK

B) No, it would not tend to pull square and would require constant attention to rollers

System 3, triple sheave blocks

A) OK
B) No, it would overload the load’s pulling lug

Caution: Don’t stand in the bight.

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Happy trails to all my crane and rigging friends,


Mike Parnell
ITI-Field Services

P.S.  This article was originally published in The Professional Rigger Newsletter -
Rigging Selection.

Answers:

System 1 = B, System 2 = B, System 3 = A

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Rigging Training Workshop - Load Control

Posted by Mike Parnell on Apr 11, 2011 8:59:00 AM
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Identify the rigging method below which provides the best load control of the two
hitch systems illustrated. Answers below.

Happy trails to all my crane and rigging friends,


Mike Parnell
ITI-Field Services

P.S.  This article was originally published in The Professional Rigger Newsletter - Load
Control.

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Rigging Training Workshop - Rigging Selection

Posted by Industrial Training International on Apr 6, 2011 8:32:00 AM

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Rig from the bottom up. Select the correct rigging for the load below using the Master
Rigger's Reference Card panels at the right. Answers can be found below.

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Happy trails to all my crane and rigging friends,


Mike Parnell
ITI-Field Services

P.S.  This article was originally published in The Professional Rigger Newsletter -
Rigging Selection.

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Rigging Training Workshop: O -set CG, Sling Length Estimate

Posted by Mike Parnell on Apr 5, 2011 8:35:00 AM

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Once in a while we are faced with a rigging challenge that requires us to go back to a²
+ b² = c² . To solve the following "tension" questions in this problem use the three
formulas below. (Answers can be found below.)

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Happy trails to all my crane and rigging friends,


Mike Parnell
ITI-Field Services

P.S.  This article was originally published in The Professional Rigger Newsletter - O -set
CG, Sling Length Estimate.

Answers:

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Rigging Training Workshop: O -level Pick Points

Posted by Mike Parnell on Mar 30, 2011 8:23:00 AM

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When a load's lifting points are not on the same plane or elevation, the tension in each
sling must be calculated in a little more formal method.

Use the panels from the Journeyman and Master Rigger Reference Cards pictured
below to (1) determine the tension for each sling leg and (2) the proper shackles and
slings for the job. Answers can be found below.

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Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card - Panels 3 & 5

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Master Rigger's Reference Card - Panel 10

Happy trails to all my crane and rigging friends,


Mike Parnell
ITI-Field Services

P.S.  This article was originally published in The Professional Rigger Newsletter - O -
level Pick Points.

Answers:

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Rigging Training Workshop: What's Under-Rigged?

Posted by Industrial Training International on Mar 23, 2011 6:34:00 AM

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Identify the rigging that does not have su cient rated capacity for the load. If under-
rigged, suggest the proper size.

Use the panels from the Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card (pictured below) to
determine the capacities for the slings and rigging hardware. Check your answers
below.

Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card Panels:

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Happy trails to all my crane and rigging friends,


Mike Parnell
ITI-Field Services

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