NEWS | CHAIN SLINGS
WILLIAM HACKETT LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL CHAIN SLING ASSEMBLIES
W
illiam Hackett has launched its new digital chain sling assemblies. Designed
for Hack8 and Hack10 assemblies, the chain sling tag now includes an RFID chip. This chip holds a unique ID that enables a more durable and reliable method of accessing documentation, helping to improve industry safety. Josh Burgess, business transformation
lead at William Hackett, said: “The addition of RFID chips to our Hack8 and Hack10 products answers a growing call from our customers for digital tools to access documentation. “William Hackett has always been at
the forefront of safety. RFID chips are the latest weapon in our arsenal to help reduce risk and enhance safe working within our industry.” The benefits include fast access to
Declaration of Conformity certificates, viewing essential safe use instructions and access to the sling calculator, which helps operators to design new sling assemblies.
In other news, the UK-based safe lifting, rigging, and chain solutions supplier has also acquired Forge Lifting Gear, a specialist in manufacturing bolts, shackles and forgings. Based in the West Midlands, Forge
offers rapid prototype and production capabilities, catering to sectors like energy, construction, mining, agriculture, and utilities. The acquisition provides William
Hackett with expertise in bending, boring, chamfering, drilling, folding, milling, hot forging, tapping, thread cutting and welding. It will also add capabilities in surface
treatments like galvanising, sherardising, zinc plating, and powder coating. William Hackett said the acquisition enhances its customer offering. William Hackett chain products
operations director Ian Kelly said: “Forge Lifting Gear is a great addition to our group. It complements our existing operations, bringing us capabilities that truly enhance our customer offering. “We have worked closely with Forge Lifting Gear for over 20 years and built
up a great relationship. They were located close to our William Hackett Chain Products facility in Cradley Heath, making them a natural fit with our existing business and a great acquisition to support our growth strategy.” Our customers are often up against tight deadlines, requiring non-standard products very quickly. We can now provide them with a full end-to-end solution, from assisting during the design process to providing a one-off product or small batch run.” Established in 1892, William Hackett
provides a wide range of hoists, chains, and related equipment, with a focus on marine and offshore applications. William Hackett distributes all its lifting products through its Alnwick facility in north-east England, which has been operational for 35 years. The company has already acquired B&S Chains, a specialist in playground equipment, to enhance its playground chains offering. Both businesses have relocated to the WHCP Cradley Heath facility, moving their skills and manufacturing base in the West Midlands.
The chain sling tag now includes an RFID chip. 10 | April 2025 |
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