How does your current hoist brand stack up against Vitali-Intl? Vitali-Intl hoists are equal to or better than the next two major competitors!
We often hear, "I like my current hoist brand and supplier. Why would I change?". The simple answer is . . . the price!
Vitali-Intl Hoists also have the SAME SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS as the competition. Every Vitali-Intl hoist comes with a manual, parts list, and Certification of Compliance. Vitali-Intl Hoists are ANSI/ASME b30.21 and HST-3 compliant.
Why are you playing 2-3 times more money for your current hoist brand? Simple . . . the brand name! Make the switch today.
Contact us for more information on how to switch hoist brands, or for more details about Vitali-Intl!
Testimonial
“We loved all the Vitali-Intl products. We used everything from the lever hoists, chain hoists to the beam clamps on our last job. Would recommend these products to any company.”
-Steve Slusar WS Plumbing and Heating
Northern Strands is now a proud supplier of Straightpoint products! Since 1976, Straightpoint's solution-based systems have been at the top of industrial weighting and load monitoring technology.
With UK headquarters, a US subsidiary, and global dealer network, the simple to use, cost-effective product range has enhanced safety for engineers and rigging professionals worldwide for 40 years.
The engineering team design and manufacture a broad spectrum of first-class products to capacities in excess of 1,500 tonnes to include:
- Tension 'Link' load cells
- Telemetry load cells
- Shackle load cells
- Dynamometers
- Crane scales
- Compression load cells
- Load pins
- Software solutions
The Straightpoint team pride themselves on the development and
distribution of world-class load monitoring, weighing and force measurement
systems.
Straightpoint’s wireless Windows-based software, and full line of
accessories allow for the simple and easy, acquisition and analysis of force
and load monitoring data.
All Straightpoint products are fully tested and available
for next day dispatch in an aluminium flight case (or wooden crate for large
capacities) with full documentation including multilingual manuals,
certificates of calibration/proof test and CE conformity.
World-class calibration and repair services are offered for
all models as well as other manufacturers’ load cells. Straightpoint products
are utilized within many industries worldwide:
- Shipping and marine
- Mining
- Transport
- Health and safety
- Entertainment
- Crane and rigging
- Salvage and decommissioning
- Oil and gas
- Construction
- Power generation
- Utilities
- Topsides
- Break bulk
- Military
Straightpoint‘s continued investment in research and development
enables them to remain at the forefront of technological development with
world-leading products and performance to meet their customers’ demands. With hundreds of units always in stock, Straightpoint aim
to deliver any standard product up to capacities in excess
of 1,500 tonnes anywhere in the world— FAST!
For additional information on the various Straightpoint products available through Northern Strands, please contact us!
3235 Millar Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y3
Phone: (306) 242-7073
Toll Free: (800) 242-7073
Fax: (306) 934-2920
Email: info@northernstrands.com
Northern Strands is one of the top lifting lug and d-plate suppliers in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan. Locally owned and operated since 1970, Northern Strands has continuously provided a wide variety of industries with the best prices on industrial equipment and supplies.
Lifting lugs have been available from Northern Strands for many years and have been used by local farmers, construction companies, and underground mines across Canada. Lifting lugs are an essential component for for rigging and are a popular product in Northern Strands Industrial Supplies Warehouse. Lifting lugs are designed to be welded to compatible steel materials in order to lift them into place safely and securely.
- Fabricated from A36 Steel.
- Available in 1/2, 2, 5, and 10 ton maximum rated capacities.
- Color coded and stamped with rated capacity to provide quick identification.
- Meets OSHA requirements (minimum five to one safety factor).
The load ranges for the individual lifting lugs are as follows:
2 Ton 5 Ton 10 Ton
Northern Strands also offers a variety of specialty equipment including D-plates, maneuvering glands, reeving sockets, safety blocks, and much more. D-plates are offered in various sizes including 2, 4, 5, and 12 Tons. All D-plates are proof loaded to 150%. Northern Strands' D-plates are engineered stamped and can be re-certified.
If you have any questions and would like more information on Northern Strands D-plates and Lifting Lugs, or have inquiries about any of Northern Strands' rigging products, please contact us!
Hours of Operation: 7:30am to 5:00pm Mon - Fri
3235 Millar Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y3
There are a number of important factors to consider when using chain to lift a given obstacle. Shiny, gold, Grade 70 Transport chain is intended for load binding only. This chain is used to hold heavy items down to a flatbed truck and the gold-chromate finish as well as the carbon-steel construction makes this chain easy to spot and more difficult to break.
With this said, this chain should not be used for lifting unless it has been fabricated by a sling manufacturer and the manufacturer is required to follow guidelines for fabrication. ASME and/or ASTM standards must be followed and they require that either grade 80 or 100 chain be used in sling fabrication, due to the alloy steel construction and its ability to elongate when overloaded as opposed to snapping suddenly. The manufacturer will also have to put a tag on the chain sling that indicates what maximum load or Working Load Limit can be safely applied to the sling, making it easier for end users to know the limitations.
When lifting any objects off of the ground, the weight of said object as well as the capacities of the lifting device and rigging must all be known before making the lift. This important guideline is something that the Northern Strands' Training Division focus on in the Below the Hook Rigging training. Sections 208 and 209 of the Saskatchewan’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations refer to this concept directly as well.
When in doubt about whether to lift a load with a certain chain or not ask yourself this question: Does the chain have a tag on it indicating its Working Load Limit?
If yes – there are a number of other questions you should ask yourself after this to determine that all of the parameters related to the lift are safe.
If no – do not attempt the lift and look for an alternative solution.
When performing any sort of lift whatsoever, it is important that workers are trained in safe rigging practices and that they are competently supervised. Whether you are an employee or an employer, feel free to contact Northern Strands about our various Safety Courses and our Below the Hook Rigging Seminars.
For more information about Below the Hook Rigging Seminars click here: Hook Rigging Seminars
For more information about all Safety Training Courses click here: Safety Training Courses
Northern Strands Training Division Contact Information
Email: training@northernstrands.com
Phone: 306-242-7073
Northern Strands is committed to providing customers with the highest quality products in the wire rope and rigging industry. Vitali International offers easy to use chain and lever hoists while maintaining the highest quality, continual innovation & testing, and affordable prices.
The opening of a new factory in Haining Suburb near Hangzhou in 2017 has allowed Vitali International to continue to offer quality products worldwide. Committed to ongoing improvement, quality insurance, and technological expertise, Vitali International has been awarded China's National Brand Award from CCTV in the lifting equipment industry. Additionally, Vitali is devoted to improved heat treatment processes. Compared to other factories with heat treatment processes of around 50 to 60 degrees Celsius, Vitali International has reduced their heat treatment processes from 880 to 45 degrees Celsius.
Northern Strands is proud to offer customers Vitali International chain and lever hoists at an affordable price with ensured quality.
For more information on the Vitali International chain and lever hoists that Northern Strands offers, click here.
Northern Strands
3235 Millar Ave, Saskatoon SK, S7K 5Y3
306-242-7073
info@northernstrands.com
