Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present disclose, a lift apparatus for a work machine is provided. The lift apparatus may have a horizontally disposed lift frame that has a mount on its top surface. The lift apparatus may further include a first elongated member having a first end and a second end. The first elongated member is vertically disposed and attached to a first side of the lift frame at the first end, and the second end includes a first attachment point for attaching to the work machine. The lift apparatus further includes a second elongated member that has a first end and a second end, the second elongated member is vertically disposed and attached to a second side of the lift frame at the first end, and the second end includes a second attachment point for attaching to the work machine.

Abstract: A lifting system for lifting a separate pallet with a heavy load is disclosed, the lifting system including two or more carrier elements and a suspension device in the form of a chain sling or a strap sling with double as many fastening ends as the number of carrier elements, wherein each of the carrier elements includes a stiff supporting beam and a distance element and is arranged so that two of the fastening ends of the suspension device can be fastened to the supporting beam in opposite ends thereof, and wherein the distance element is dimensioned and mounted onto the supporting beam in such a way that it prevents displacement of the carrier element relative to a pallet in the longitudinal direction thereof, when the carrier element is mounted transversely through the pallet. Furthermore, a carrier element for such a lifting system is disclosed.

Abstract: A carrier (230) for a honeycomb body (220) and a method for manufacturing a honeycomb body(220) are provided. The carrier (230) comprises a first side support (234), a second side support (236), and a flexible sheet (240) suspended between the first (234) and second (236) side supports for supporting the honeycomb body (220). The method comprises placing a green honeycomb body (220) on the flexible sheet (240) and transporting the green honeycomb body (220).

Abstract: A lifting lug is disclosed for use with a low profile heater basket. The lifting lug can include a corner portion including first and second legs. The first and second legs are coupled to each other at respective first ends. The first and second legs can be oriented at an angle with respect to each other. The angle can be from 82.5-degrees to 97.5-degrees. The lifting lug can further include a hook engaging portion having first and second ends connected to respective second ends of the first and second legs. The hook engaging portion has a cylindrical cross-sectional shape. Further, an outer surface of the hook engaging portion is recessed from a bottom surface of a plane formed by bottom surfaces of the first and second legs. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A crane assembly for lifting marine vessels is provided. The assembly includes a sleeve having first and second clamps extending therefrom that are configured for engaging with a pylon of a dock and a boom pole slideably and rotatably received within the sleeve. A winch assembly is carried by the boom pole and including a winch and a cord. A crossbar is provided that has a main support that receives the cord and that has a pair of adjustable supports being carried along a length thereof that are adjustable to vary the space between the pair of adjustable supports. The adjustable supports are configured for engaging a support strap that is configured for passing beneath the marine vessel.

Abstract: A lifting device for safely gripping and moving compressed gas cylinders is provided. The lifting device comprises a first and a second gripping element that slide over the top of the compressed gas cylinder and a plurality of gasket elements that engage the cylinder by friction as the lifting device scissors together permitting a user to safely move the cylinder.

Abstract: A module lift assembly includes first and second multipoint adapter plates separated by a horizontal transverse spreader bar; a lift frame having first and second longitudinal lift beams separated by horizontal transverse bracing; a plurality of slings of adjustable length connecting the first multipoint adapter plate to the first lift beam and connecting the second multipoint adapter plate to the second lift beam; and a plurality of slider assemblies each slidingly affixed to the first and second lift beams, and a lift shackle for attaching to a module.

Abstract: A transport device for securing elongated items during transport and storage has the new feature that the set of profiled beams includes at least three profiled beams, namely a first, a second and a third profiled beam, the profiled beams being built upon each other layer by layer and connected to each other in respective layers. Each layer of pipes or items is surrounded by two profiled beams which are fixed to each other by a joining arrangement. Thus, each layer is individually fixed, and only the uppermost layer in a packet of longitudinal items is loose during packing and unpacking. Advantageously, the profiled beams are removed one by one from the top of a packet with the longitudinal items, and the weight of the single parts handled never becomes greater than the weight of one profiled beam with joining arrangement.

Abstract: A pallet having a base and a locking assembly for securing a hoisting cable to the pallet with a removable locking member, and a method for use thereof.

Abstract: A sling for lifting pallet-mounted cargo includes: an upper pair of telescopic beams; a yoke connecting the upper beams; a lower pair of telescopic beams; and load lines connecting each of the upper beams to a respective lower beam. The sling may further include adjustable hangers connecting the load lines to the upper beams.

Abstract: A hoisting device includes a sling and first and second fork-pocket adaptors interconnected to the sling for engaging first and second fork pocket sets on opposite sides of a palletized structure. The first fork-pocket adaptor includes a first locking mechanism for mating with a corresponding locking feature of the first fork pocket set. In an exemplary embodiment, the first locking mechanism includes a retractable first engagement member at one end of the first fork-pocket adaptor for engaging a corresponding first locking feature of the first fork pocket set. The opposite end of the first fork-pocket adaptor includes a second locking mechanism with a second engagement member for engaging a corresponding second locking feature of the first fork pocket set.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 discloses an improved hoisting sling specially for palletized 28 loads comprising a pair of skids 12, 14 having opposing ends, each with a channel 16 terminating in a puck-shaped cavity 18 forming means of engagement of lengths of load bearing members 20 having mating puck-shaped members 30 thereon. The load bearing members 20 extend from distal ends of a spreader frame 22 extending between and having means for engaging the load bearing members. Depending from the intersection of the spreader arms 22 an anchor line 24 extends to a common load bearing member 26 serving as terminus for load bearing members extending to the terminal ends of the spreader arms and also serving as point of attachment for a user selected hoisting device.

Abstract: A lifting system includes a lifting plate disposed on each end of two lifting frames. Each lifting frame has an upper segment and a lower segment and optionally one or more intermediate segments. Each lifting plate comprises a unitary body that has a lifting eye in an offset extended portion and one or more openings for receiving the ends of the segments. Additionally, the lifting system can include two packaging frames. The lifting system is preferably configured such that two lifting frames are the center frames in a four frame configuration, while the two packaging frames are the end frames.

Abstract: Method and means for forming and lifting parcels comprising least two stacks or units of goods (A, B) comprising a lifting sling or a load carrying band (1) that is arranged to surround the stacks in a manner where it follows the outer periphery of the stacks thus forming a parcel (P). The invention further comprises an apparatus for forming such parcels. A loop of the band is arranged to protrude upwards in an intermediate space between the stacks to form a lifting eye (3) above said stacks. The load carrying band covers at least partly the outer periphery of the stacks and partly the front- and back sides thereof. The sides of the stacks can be covered by a cover material kept in place by the sides of the load carrying band. Improved stability and protection of the goods may be achieved in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: An integrated lifting apparatus for attaching a sling or other lifting means to a load having an upright and substantially hollow post. A bore is provided near the upper extent of such hollow post, extending horizontally through the hollow post. A threaded bolt having an enlarged head on one end, preferably constructed of high strength and/or shear resistant material, is disposed through the bore. A lock nut having an outer diameter greater than the diameter of said bore is threaded onto the end of the bolt. If desired, a cotter pin can also be used to secure such lock nut on the bolt.

Abstract: An integrated lifting apparatus for attaching a sling or other lifting means to a load having an upright and substantially hollow post. A bore is provided near the upper extent of such hollow post, said bore extending horizontally through said hollow post. A threaded bolt having an enlarged head on one end, preferably constructed of high strength and/or shear resistant material, is disposed through said bore. A lock nut having an outer diameter greater than the diameter of said bore is threaded onto the end of said bolt. If desired, a cotter pin can also be used to secure such lock nut on said bolt.

Abstract: A system for maintaining a minimum separation between pallets positioned on racks. The system comprising a double back stop. The stop includes: a first and a second back stop configured to prevent lateral movement of the pallets beyond the back stops, the back stops defining a minimum separation between the pallets; and a middle section connecting the back stops includes a vertical cross-member; and one or more of the following: a clip forming a channel affixed to the double back stop, and/or a web affixed to the double back stop, and/or member affixed to the double back stop, and/or a slot in the double back stop.