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How to Fight UV Degradation in Industrial Pulley Systems

Posted in: Pulley, Block & Tackle, Rope by Phillip W on October 22nd, 2019

How to Fight UV Degradation in Industrial Pulley Systems

Outdoor industrial pulley systems are exposed to intense ultraviolet radiation throughout their service life. Without proper protective measures, the absorption of these rays will cause UV degradation (cracking and disintegration over time) to natural and synthetic polymers alike.

Why Use Marine-Grade Materials For Entertainment Rigging?

Posted in: Pulley, Block & Tackle, Rope, Entertainment Hardware by Phillip W on October 22nd, 2019

Why Use Marine-Grade Materials For Entertainment Rigging?

Entertainment rigging is comprised of two main branches, both of which benefit from marine-grade materials: theatrical rigging and arena rigging. Both call for the same rigging skills, but they differ in the conditions under which the equipment must operate.

Solid Bearing vs Ball Bearing Pulley Blocks

Posted in: Pulley, Block & Tackle, Our Products, Stainless Hardware by Phillip W on March 19th, 2019

Solid Bearing vs Ball Bearing Pulley Blocks

Load type is a major consideration that affects which block to use in your pulley system. Static loads are stationary, applying their weight consistently to the same area of the bearing, but dynamic loads are often in motion and require a bearing that can evenly distribute that force.

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