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Monday, January 09, 2012
Understanding Winches Of All Varieties
Bill Sapsis
01/09/12 12:05 PM,
Motorized winches. Lift machines. Line shaft winches. Cable drum winches. Whatever you want to call them, they’re everywhere these days, with more coming. To ride the wave, however, a lot more understanding has to be brought on board. (Get it?…
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Monday, September 19, 2011
Everyone Goes Home Safe: Furthering The Rigging Safety Discussion
Ken DeLoria
09/19/11 01:11 PM,
I began writing this series of rigging safety articles several months ago motivated by the many dangerous practices I’ve seen over the years. (See part 1 and part 2.) These disasters-waiting- to-happen lurk in clubs, small shows, medium shows, and…
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Friday, September 09, 2011
Everything Breaks: Rigging Components & Vital Safety Factors
Ken DeLoria
09/09/11 10:17 AM,
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“Don’t go breaking my heart” - Elton John & Kiki Dee Whether it’s a shackle, a hoist, a crane, or a beefy fly frame, never forget that everything breaks. The only question is under what load and under what conditions.…
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Choosing A Stage Rigging Safety Inspector
Bill Sapsis
08/31/11 07:02 PM,
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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. If that’s not motivation…
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The Fundamentals Of Safe Rigging Practices: Failure Is Not An Option
Ken DeLoria
07/13/11 04:06 PM,
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This is the first in a series of articles about how to safely rig, fly, suspend, attach, or otherwise elevate loudspeakers and associated sound equipment above the level that gravity intends; i.e. the ground. The information we’ll be presenting is…
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Basic Principles For Suspending Loudspeaker Systems
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09/22/10 04:20 PM,
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Excerpted from JBL Professional Technical Note Volume 1, Number 14: “Basic Principles for Suspending Loudspeaker Systems.” Copyright and courtesy of JBL Professional. Design Factor Design factor is a term used by the rigging industry to denote theoretical reserve capability. The…
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Hanging Out: Risk Management For Rigging
Andrew T. Martin
04/28/10 12:20 PM,
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What happens if a piece of suspended rental equipment is put in service and falls from its rigging, resulting in damage to the property, as well as to the technician installing it and perhaps even several other crew members? Besides…
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