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Nylon, or Synthetic Slings, are used below the hook to attach the load being lifted. Total Tool manufactures Synthetic Slings on site to suit the needs of your situation, or we have a wide variety of Synthetic Slings in stock for quick pick up.

Jib Cranes are an inexpensive alternative to overhead bridge cranes and are more versatile in more applications than monorail cranes or stationary mounted hoists. Most often they are used for coverage over a single welding, assembly or machining work station. Total Tool Supply can provide you with a quote for a complete jib crane system including the jib, hoist, installation, start up and testing.

Wire rope is made of many small wires that have been pulled through a machine and twisted to form a rope. XIP is the most common grade for wire rope. We stock this grade in sizes from 132” to 1-12” XXIP can be special ordered if needed for a special application. XXIP has a 10% higher nominal strength than XIP. Which allows people who need this grade to use a smaller diameter wire rope and still have the same capacities as XIP. All wire rope of the same classification, size, grade and core have the same nominal strength and weight per foot. Different constructions within each classification differ in working characteristics. These characteristics must be considered when you are selecting a wire rope. The two most popular classifications are 6x19 and 6x37, with either a wire center core or a fiber core.

This web page is intended to give a general understanding of the terminology used in the overhead crane industry. The following explanation of terms should provide you with the information you will need to make an informed decision when purchasing material handling equipment. You can click on the links to see detailed pictures of the equipment being described.

Total Tool Supply sells, rents, and services all type of powered and manual hoists. We represent the most widely recognized brands in the industry. Including; R&M, Yale, Shaw Box, Coffing, Budgit, and CM. We service the upper Midwest with our locations in, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Michigan. We offer in-house and on-site repairs for all major brands of hoisting equipment as well as on-site inspections and repairs. Lift by wrapping cable around a grooved drum. Dominate the market at 10 tons and above, offer very fast lifting speeds, offer a wide array of options, can be rated H-5 (severe duty).Lift by pulling the chain through sprockets and depositing the chain into a chain container are more common for applications below 7.5 tons, require less maintenance, and are typically less expensive.

With a monorail system, the hoist and trolley run on a single stationary beam. Monorail systems are an effective method of moving and positioning loads to specific locations. Monorails are commonly used for repetitive jobs, such as paint booths or water treatment plants in maintenance applications. The monorail allows two axes of hook movement: updown and northsouth along the monorail beam. There is no lateral motion under the monorail beam. Total Tool can also design the monorail hoist support structure, including the monorail beams and hangers.