According to Wikipedia "Rigging" is both a noun, the equipment, and verb, the action of designing and installing the equipment, in the preparation to move objects. A team of riggers design and install the lifting or rolling equipment needed to raise, roll, slide or lift objects such as with a crane or block and tackle. Rigging comes from rig, to set up or prepare. Rigging is the equipment such as wire rope, turnbuckles, clevis, jacks used with cranes and other lifting equipment in material handling and structure relocation.

Tampa Rigging

Rigging systems commonly include shackles, master links and slings, and lifting bags in underwater lifting. In the United States the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates workplace safety including rigging in CFR 1926.251.[2]

When it comes to specialized rigging, forklifts, cranes and an array of specialized rigging equipment is used by well trained, experienced Tampa Rigging specialists.

New Hoist 25/35 forklift makes for easy work of any machinery moving.

• Capable of lifting up to 35,000 pounds.
• Large forks used for lifting from underneath machines.
• Extendable jig capable of making lifts above the machine.
• 90 degree turn radius and throttle control make it easy to get into tight spaces.