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Below the Hook

Optional Features Available

Most below-the-hook devices start from a proven base design and are configured to the application. These are the options most commonly specified on the equipment we represent.

Crane hook block and rigging in an industrial workshop
01

Motion and Adjustment

  • Motorized adjustable spreads
  • Powered rotation and indexing
  • Tilt, upend and pivot functions
  • Telescoping and multi-point pick configurations
  • Variable frequency control for smooth motion
02

Control and Operation

  • Radio remote control
  • Pendant or crane-integrated control
  • Festoon, cable reel or battery power
  • Interlocks and sequence control
  • Position and proximity sensing
03

Safety and Monitoring

  • Load weighing and overload protection
  • Load monitoring with data logging
  • Battery backup and fail-safe holding
  • Loss-of-power alarms
  • Warning lights and audible signals
04

Duty and Environment

  • High-temperature service
  • Corrosion-resistant and special coatings
  • Stainless and food-grade construction
  • Hazardous-location ratings
  • Heavy-cycle and mill-duty builds
05

Tooling and Interfaces

  • Quick-change tooling and pad sets
  • Interchangeable pads, hooks and grippers
  • Non-marking contact surfaces
  • Custom hook and shackle interfaces
  • Storage stands and handling frames
06

Documentation and Compliance

  • ASME B30.20 / BTH-1 design category support
  • CSA and provincial requirement guidance
  • Proof-load testing and certificates
  • Stamped engineering drawings
  • Operation, inspection and maintenance manuals

Not sure which options you need?

Describe the load, the cycle and the environment. We will work with the manufacturer to configure a device that fits.