Rigging Equipment

At Atlas Winch Hire, we understand how important it is to feel secure in the lifting and rigging hardware that you’re investing in. To this end, we are committed to supplying a wide range of lifting and rigging equipment that is practical, safe and reliable.

We supply the full range of rigging equipment needed to lift and move heavy loads safely, including snatch blocks to redirect a winch line, shackles to connect slings and chains, and slings to attach a load to a single harness point. Whether you’re rigging a crane, a winch or another piece of lifting machinery, we stock the hardware to get the job done.

Rigging equipment is the general term for the ropes, chains, shackles, slings and pulleys used to secure a load before it’s lifted or moved by a crane, hoist or winch. Choosing the right combination of rigging equipment keeps a lift safe, controlled and efficient, which is why we stock only reputable manufacturers such as Crosby, William Hackett, Van Beest and Gunnebo.

Our Rigging Equipment

Our extensive selection of rigging equipment includes snatchblocks, shackles, sling lashing equipment, turnbuckles, wire rope, house rings, pad eyes and much more.

Catering to various commercial applications across a number of industries, we are sure to have a perfect product for your needs. All of our products are made by reputable manufacturers, such as Crosby, William Hackett, Van Beest and Bunnebo, to name a few. For a lifting equipment supplier you can count on, choose Atlas Winch & Hoist Services.

As well as our core range, we also stock turnbuckles, house rings, pad eyes and more, catering to commercial and industrial rigging applications across a wide range of sectors. For a lifting equipment supplier you can count on, choose Atlas Winch & Hoist Services.

Rigging Equipment in Action: Worked Examples

Snatch blocks can increase a winch or hoist’s pulling capacity by up to 100% by redirecting the line through an offset anchor point, making them ideal for recovery work and moving loads over short distances.
Shackles connect slings, chains and ropes either to a load or to each other, using a U-shaped body and removable pin for a quick, secure connection.
Slings allow several pieces of rigging equipment to be attached to a single harness point, making it easier to rig awkward or multi-point loads.
Wire rope accessories – such as grips, thimbles and spelter sockets – compensate for the wire rope’s natural weak points and keep terminations secure under load.

For more on how each of these is used, see our full guide: What Is Rigging Equipment? Examples, FAQs and More.

Rigging Hardware: Snatch Blocks

Snatch blocks are a piece of rigging hardware used to redirect the course of a winch line via a pulley point. Here at Atlas Winch & Hoist Services, we offer a full selection of snatch blocks, ranging in capacity from 2-Tonne up to 250-Tonne and available both to buy and to hire.

Rigging Equipment: Shackles

Rigging shackles are the primary connecting link used in rigging systems from marine winches to crane rigging. They allow rigging equipment to be connected and disconnected quickly. We keep a large stock of Safety Bow, Screw Pin and Dee Shackles ranging from 0.5Tonne up to 1,000Tonne.

Rigging Hardware: Sling & Lashing Equipment

Slings and lashing equipment are particularly useful in rigging, as they allow multiple additional pieces of rigging hardware to be attached to one harness point.

We keep a large stock of standard-size webbing and Round Slings from 1-12-Tonne and can supply larger bespoke manufactured 15-200-Tonne round slings. These can be supplied with reinforced eyes and protective wear sleeves. We also stock and supply lashing equipment including Chain Tensioners, Lorry load binders, ratchet belts and tensions in a range of capacities from 1-10-Tonne.

Wire Rope

Our sister company, Lifting Material Supplies, stocks a selection of steel wire rope from 2mm to 76mm, with larger sizes available on request. They can manufacture bespoke wire rope slings with their 300-tonne press.

We can offer wire rope slings with soft and hard eye, solid eye, hooks or captured shackle end terminations. These wire rope sling assemblies can be manufactured for all grades and construction of wire rope, with single, double, three or four leg combinations available – each also available with a full range of terminations and attachments.

We also stock a full range of wire rope accessories including stockings, grips, thimbles, open and closed spelter sockets, resin kits and more.

If you’re constantly searching for rigging equipment suppliers, then look no further. Here at Atlas Winch & Hoist Services, we stock a wide variety of rigging equipment and accessories to suit every need. Just get in touch and discuss your requirements with one of our experienced engineers today!