Chain products are sometimes exposed to harsh environments and conditions which can lead to damage to the product. The question arises when must chain be taken out of service and replaced with new chains? The following basic types of damage are listed below and products displaying these features should be removed from service: Bent or twisted links Deep gauges or surface damage can lead to crack formation and service failures Excessive pitting corrosion can act as stress rais

Every day, across mining, industrial and construction zones, tons of material hang suspended by lifting components. In this safety critical environment, “compliance” isn’t just an industry buzzword or a checkbox for safety auditors, it is the line between a seamless operation and a catastrophic failure. To achieve true safety and legal certainty, we must look beyond the terminology and understand what compliance demands in practice. The Legal Foundation: Driven Machinery Regu