Why Rent Rigging Equipment?

There are many benefits to choosing rigging equipment hire. Franklin Offshore Australia not only provides rentals of many different types of rigging, but also services needed to use it. No matter what your needs are, you don’t need to invest in a lot of equipment and personnel to handle your project, you just need to be able to hire the right company to provide the equipment or services you need. Make sure you get the right equipment for the job, and right on time.

Lower Upfront Cost by Renting Your Rigging Equipment

If you have a large scale project, you can lower your project’s upfront costs by not spending a fortune buying everything you need and then wondering if you are going to need that exact equipment for the next project. Having to juggle between the equipment you have bought for a previous project, and the equipment you need for the next project can not only be time consuming, but also its not always Economical on your budget. This is where Hiring Equipment from Franklin Offshore Australia will benefit you. When you rent, the equipment goes back to Franklin Offshore Australia as soon as you are done and you only pay for the time and use of it.

You Don’t Have to Pay for Maintenance of the Rigging Equipment

Because the equipment doesn’t belong to you, part of what the convenience of renting is not having to worry about the high costs of maintenance and repair of the rigging equipment used on your project. Make a call when something breaks and you are not the one to replace or fix it. This is a major benefit to renting the rigging equipment you use because if you financed it and are still paying on it, and then you have to replace and are paying on the new one as well, your cash flow can be seriously hurt.

Long Term Cost Liabilities & Accounting Processes are a Thing of the Past

When you choose to hire rigging equipment, you don’t have to worry about the depreciation and accounting process behind a large purchase because you are just paying for the equipment to show up so you can either have your own employees get the job done or you can have Franklin Offshore’s many skilled employees provide that service as well. Save some time at the accountant’s office, or save your in-house accountant some “hair pulling out” moments, and rent instead.

Where Do You Need the Rigging Equipment to Show Up?

When you work with a reputable company such as Franklin Offshore Australia, you can be certain they have a large network behind them that will make sure you can get your equipment to you anywhere in the world. And when you’re done with it just say the word and it’s gone so you don’t have to worry about it anymore. Franklin Offshore International will make sure that delivery and pick-up of the equipment happens when it needs to. It gets there on time so you can begin your project and the equipment is out of your hair when the project is completed so you can move on to the next one.

What You Need to Know About Steel Wire Rope

Whether you are using steel wire rope as lifting equipment, along with a high performance crane, or as riser tensioner cables, you still need to make sure you are getting the proper wire rope for your needs so that you have peak performance and no lapses in safety.

If you’re not sure what type of steel rope you need for your project, you can contact Franklin Offshore and a professional will gladly assist in helping you determine which would be best for your application. However, it is best to know as much as possible about the product you will be using, so here we have some general information. If you need more info, please contact Franklin Offshore Australia.

How Can Steel Wire Rope Be Used?

Along with the applications listed above, wire rope can be used as a hoist, or with winches, (Crane Wires & Drill Lines etc…) or even to create slings. Depending on the construction of the rope, it can be used in a multitude of ways and there are several sizes and types that are great to have around for general use no matter your project.

Measuring the Diameter of Wire Rope

To measure the width, you need to measure across the circle at its widest points, this is also known as the Diameter. Do not measure where two strands create a flat space. That will not give you an accurate measurement. You must make sure to Measure across the tips of the strands at the widest points. Once the Diameter, Construction & Grade of wire rope is determined, you can then use these details to find out what weight your wire rope is able to lift.

Steel Wire Rope Lays

A right lay means that the rope is twisted clockwise. Likewise, a left lay means that the rope is twisted counterclockwise. Either direction can have a regular lay or a Lang lay. In a regular lay steel wire rope, “wires in strands are laid in the opposite direction of the strands and are parallel to the rope axis.”

In a Lang lay rope, “wires are laid in the same direction as the strands of the rope and in an angle to the rope axis.” Lang lay ropes are not recommended to be used with endpoints that swivel.

What Makes Steel Wire Rope

The width of the rope, how the rope is constructed, the grade of steel used to construct it, as well as the material making up its core, are all factors when determining what type of steel rope you need for your application.

The design of the rope is determined by several factors, including: the number of wires in each strand as well as how they are arranged, the number of strands in each rope as well as how they are arranged, and also the core of the rope.

FIND OUT MORE

To get help determine what type of steel wire rope you need out of the many options available from Franklin Offshore Australia, call us today on (08) 9410 2480 or email us and we can certainly help.

We want to make sure you get the proper equipment for your project and we are the right company to do that for you.

What Type of Lifting Equipment Best Suits Your Needs?

Lifting equipment is used in many applications and Franklin Offshore can provide you with the equipment you need for heavy duty lifting. What type of equipment you need depends largely on what you are going to be doing, how heavy the loads are going to be, and how often you are going to be using the equipment. When determining whether to choose wire rope, chain, flat webbing, or round slings to use when lifting, consider the length of sling you will need, the size/weight of the loads, and what method you think will work best given whether you will be working around heat or acids.

Wire Rope Lifting Equipment

There are many different configurations and weight allowances found within the options available for wire rope. This type of lifting equipment is used primarily for general purposes or heavy duty lifting, and in many applications it is handy to have around even if you’re not lifting on a regular basis. Wire rope slings can also be stored pre-set on Containers and Goods cages and other types of lifted equipment ready to be used to lift the item straight away.

Flat Webbing Slings

Many people choose to use flat webbing when planning their projects because, as a form of lifting equipment, it can last longer (Due to being made of Fiber and not Steel, there is no Corrosion or Rust that can be found on Chain & Wire). It can also help to get the job done easier & faster than wire, due to it being a lot lighter than rope. You will find that Flat webbing slings are colour coded so choosing the right one for the weight you are lifting is easy. There are many options available for this type of lifting equipment. Choosing to use flat webbing means you can choose the correct type of flat webbing for the job instead of having to calculate for things like size and weight yourself, like you would if you were using wire rope or chain.

Round Slings Used for Lifting Equipment

Just like flat webbing, round slings a lot lighter than rope and are much stronger than chain. Also, because they are round and the points of lift (AKA the stress points) change each time they are used, the life of them is much longer when compared to other lifting equipment. Each size roundsling is colour coded just like the Flat Webbing Slings starting from 1 ton; Standard lengths are usually from 1m to 6m however different lengths can be manufactured upon request so you will always have the right length needed for the job.

How Franklin Offshore Australia Can Help You Get the Lifting Equipment You Need

Franklin Offshore isn’t just a provider of materials that you order from and then just leave it to you. We also provide the same services that use these products, so we know how important it is to use the proper equipment for the job, as well as how important safety is when using it. Choose a company that is invested in their customers whether they are a purchaser of products, services, or both. We can help you find a solution for your project that will work for you. Get in touch with us today!