The essential "Cable Rigging Tools" form the backbone of any safe and efficient heavy lift. These include:

• Shackles: Crucial for connecting various rigging components (slings, hooks, lifting points), available in bow and D-shapes, made from high-strength alloy steel, often galvanized for corrosion resistance.

• Slings: Used to cradle or attach to the load. Types include wire rope slings, chain slings, and synthetic slings (e.g., polyester round slings or web slings) – chosen based on load weight, shape, and surface protection needs.

• Hooks: Connectors for slings to lifting machines or other rigging points, often with safety latches to prevent accidental disengagement.

• Turnbuckles: Adjustable devices used to tension rigging lines or make fine length adjustments for precise load positioning.

• Wire Rope Clips & Thimbles: Used to create secure loops or eyes in wire ropes, protecting them from wear at connection points.

Each of these tools plays a vital role in distributing load forces and ensuring safe handling.