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Thursday, March 28, 2013
The Fundamentals Of Safe Rigging Practices: Failure Is Not An Option
Ken DeLoria
03/28/13 11:49 PM,
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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Pro Production: Risk Management For Rigging
Andrew T. Martin
03/28/13 11:20 AM,
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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Thursday, February 14, 2013
Understanding Winches Of All Varieties
Bill Sapsis
02/14/13 05:05 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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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Everything Breaks: Rigging Components & Vital Safety Factors
Ken DeLoria
01/17/13 10:17 AM,
“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. To…
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Thursday, December 06, 2012
Choosing A Stage Rigging Safety Inspector
Bill Sapsis
12/06/12 05:02 PM,
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, November 28, 2012
A Lot Of Hats: The Job Is About Much More Than Sound
Craig Leerman
11/28/12 11:37 AM,
Recently a young person asked me about my work, and as I explained some of the various aspects, it triggered something in my brain. I realized that I had actually just barely scratched the surface in terms of telling him…
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Everyone Goes Home Safe: Furthering The Rigging Safety Discussion
Ken DeLoria
11/23/12 12:11 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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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Basic Principles For Suspending Loudspeaker Systems
PSW Staff
10/18/12 09:20 AM,
Excerpted from JBL Professional Technical Note Volume 1, Number 14: “Basic Principles for Suspending Loudspeaker Systems.” Design Factor Design factor is a term used by the rigging industry to denote theoretical reserve capability. The rated capacity / of all lifting…
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