LSI University | Rigging & Stagecraft

Stage rigging involves machinery. The various components of the system move and, because of that movement, the parts of the system will eventually wear out. That is the primary reason for having your stage rigging inspected.

Design factor is a term used by the rigging industry to denote theoretical reserve capability. The rated capacity / of all lifting and hanging equipment b based upon the nominal strength of the equipment reduced by the design factor.

his article is being devoted to winches. Motorized winches. Lift machines. Line shaft winches. Cable drum winches. Whatever you want to call them, they’re everywhere these days, with more coming. It’s the wave of the future. To ride the wave, however, a lot more understanding has to be brought on board. (Get it? Wave...board?)