Yoke's premium swivel lifting points (part of our Yoke Lifting Points range) are designed to lift heavy loads at any angle.
Read on to find out what advantages a swivelling lifting point offers over a standard eye bolt, and why we recommend Yoke's swivel lifting points in particular.
What is a lifting point?
A lifting point is type of rigging hardware that provides a point of connection between the load and the lifting apparatus. The most common lifting points are eye bolts and hoist rings.
What are eye bolts?
Eye bolts are simple, sturdy lifting points that can be used for rigging, anchoring, pulling or hoisting applications. Here's what an eye bolt looks like:
The eye bolt screws directly into an engineered lifting point on the load, providing a secure attachment point for your lifting equipment.
A standard, non-swivelling eye bolt is most effective when used for vertical lifts. Using a static eye bolt for angled lifts will reduce its maximum weight capacity.
What are hoist rings?
Hoist rings (also known as swivel eye bolts or swivel lifting points) work in much the same way as standard eye bolts, but because they swivel, they are capable of accommodating angular lifts without sacrificing weight capacity.
This is because their smart swivel design allows them to pivot to suit the angle of the lift.
Here's what a hoist ring looks like:
Eye bolts vs hoist rings
Swivelling hoist rings are more expensive than static eye bolts, but they do offer a couple of key advantages:
- Hoist rings are far better for angular lifts (especially if the load is very heavy) because the angle doesn't reduce their lifting capacity
- Static eye bolts must be replaced if damaged, whereas hoist rings can sometimes be repaired
Why choose Yoke's swivel lifting points?
So it's clear why swivel lifting points are so useful, especially if you need to lift something heavy at an awkward angle. Now let's take a look at why Yoke swivel lifting points in particular are the ideal tool for the job.
360° Rotation
All Yoke swivel lifting points feature full 360° rotation, so you can precisely position every load with ease – particularly handy when working with oddly-shaped loads or confined spaces.
Versatility
Yoke lifting points are used across a huge range of industries worldwide, and our collection of Yoke hoist rings is ideally suited to a wide range of tasks - so you can get the most out of your purchase.
Quality
Yoke are global leaders in lifting equipment manufacture, so you can rest assured that our Yoke lifting points meet all international standards. The company has been a strong, innovative presence within the industry since it was founded in 1985.
If you have any questions about our range of Yoke lifting points, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team.
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