The swivel hooks are used for picking the loads, positioning of loads, and also allows for its spinning. This rigging equipment is used in different crane companies and a number of industries. This implement is apt for both indoor and outdoor applications. They can withstand the outdoor winds as well as be considered the safest option for indoor applications. The manoeuvrability of these hooks reduces the risks of accidental collisions. Here are some of the main types of swivel hooks.
Positioning Swivels
The Positioning swivels are the swivel hooks without the ball bearing. Three main parts make the swivel hooks and that are the end fittings, nut, and thread. Basically, in this type of swivel, the two end fittings are joined by a nut or thread. As the name suggests, positioning hooks are used for the placement of hooks onto a pick point. They are not meant to swivel when under load. Hence, they can rotate to aptly connect the load to avoid stress on other components of the rigging, but once it has been lifted, it cannot rotate under a load.
Ball Bearing Swivels
The ball-bearing swivels are the swivel hooks that are mainly used for load positioning, which is why they are also known as the load swivel. The ball-bearing swivel hooks also allow for rotation while being under load weight. The wholesale swivel hooks while swiveling under load weight helps to regulate load movement during the lift and avert kinking and twisting in the rigging. The assembly of the ball-bearing swivel hooks contains end fittings, bearing, and bushing. The ball bearing makes it probable for the upper and lower end fittings to swivel freely underweight.
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