The Crosby Group recently announced enhancements to their mobile applications for the iPhone and iPad as part of their ongoing commitment to provide the information required to ensure the proper application of their products. The User’s Guide For Lifting and the Block Selection and Application Guide offers special enhancements and features that are easy to use and user friendly.
The User’s Guide For Lifting references to standards for basic rigging terminology and links to Crosby’s “On-Line” General catalog for selected products. Features available in the Plus version includes: functional calculators for sling leg tension, volumes and weights, center of gravity and units conversion.
The Block Selection and Application Guide features sample inspection forms for blocks, sheaves and block hooks. In addition, the Block App links to Crosby’s “On-Line” General catalog for selected products. Features available in the Plus version includes functional calculators for parts of line, overhaul weight, snatch block rigging, block rigging-pulling, block angle multiplier, D/d ratio, block selector, snatch block bearing and bronze bushings.
Check out all the new Crosby Apps ready for download at the App Store® today. To find out more about the Crosby Apps, contact The Crosby Group at (800) 797-4611 or visit www.thecrosbygroup.com.
The Crosby Group markets a line of premium accessories used in material handling and rigging applications. Based in the US, the company has the reputation around the world for providing a broad range of products suitable for the most demanding of operating conditions with uncompromising quality. Products include wire rope clips, hooks, and shackles, lifting clamps, hoist rings, overhaul balls, snatch blocks, crane blocks and sheaves. Crosby also provides a “world class” training program, focusing on the proper usage of Crosby Products.