Category: Safeway Sling

Jeff Terrace joins the Browne & Co Team!

6/11/2020

In January of this year we welcomed a new member to our Browne & Co. sales team and with manufacturing companies opening up again, it's about time we introduce you to Jeff Terrace!

Jeff graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2008. He started his professional career at Lincoln Electric in Euclid, OH as a process & project engineer in the machining and mechanical parts group. He was tasked with new product development for all the machined parts in the plant as well as new equipment implementation and process improvement.

After Lincoln Electric, Jeff joined the application engineering team at Ingersoll Cutting Tools in both the general marketplace and Automotive division. The majority of his time at Ingersoll was spent working with local manufacturing companies as well as the Big Three automakers on custom tooling applications for high and low volume production, custom carbide, CBN and PCD tooling.

Jeff Terrace Browne & Co Manufacturers Agent Rep

Jeff Terrace joined our Browne & Co team in January 2020

Jeff Terrace
cell: 216-556-3344
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Just before joining Browne & Co in January 2019, Jeff worked at Hoffmann Group, a German cutting tool, hand tool, workstation and storage solutions manufacturer.

Jeff has been working as an InovaTool representative since February of 2019 and recently joined Browne & Company at the beginning of 2020 as our Cutting Tool Specialist. Please send Jeff and email or give him a call to introduce yourself or pick his brain about an application question.

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Tuffy Chain Hoists - Highest Quality, Best Value In The Industry

4/8/2020

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In industry, hand chain and lever operated hoists are most often used as an in-plant tool for periodic maintenance applications. A typical use might be for lifting pumps, generators, valves, pipe or other heavy equipment.

Whether a hoist is used in construction, maintenance, machine shops or automotive garages, hundreds of applications exist for a manual chain hoist and many thousands are sold every year. One of the largest lifting rental yards in the United States (TX) has standardized on Tuffy Hoists for their rental fleet - If they can take the rigors and abuse of rental, they can certainly stand up to anything your shop can throw at them!

Overload clutch standard feature on Tuffy Hoists
Modern, small body, compact, stamped steel construction
Fully machined steel load sheaves
Cast steel hook latched instead of stamped steel
Fully enclosed gear train and caged internal bearings
All exposed parts plated or powder coated for corrosion protection
Bottom hooks of chain hoists equiped with roller thrust bearings
Top & bottom hook tips with cast self-locking latches, for increased safety
Double pawl Weston style load brake
Conforms to ASME B30.16 - Chain Hoists and Standard B30.21 - Lever Hoists

Please call or email Browne & Company for your closest authorized Tuffy Hoist distributor
440-463-3970
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Download Tuffy Hoist Catalog

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Safeway Sling USA Inc. acquired by Bishop Lifting Products Inc.

4/25/2018

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Greendale manufacturer joins
Bishop Lifting Products
by Molly Dill
April 05, 2018, 1:29 PM

Greendale Wisconsin based Safeway Sling USA Inc. has been acquired by Houston-based Bishop Lifting Products Inc. The transaction closed April 2 for an undisclosed price.

Safeway Sling manufactures overhead lifting slings and tie downs, most of which are custom-made out of polyester, nylon, steel wire rope or metal mesh and used for heavy lifting on construction and manufacturing sites. The company was established in a rented Cudahy basement in 1980 by Susan and Jim Szymczak. It has grown to 36 employees and $7.2 million in annual revenue.

“One of the reasons that this was necessary is that I know that none of us live forever and I work with some of the most wonderful people,” Susan Szymczak said. “We’ve got a number of people that have been here for 20-plus years and they have to be taken care of.”

Bishop Lifting, a subsidiary of SBP Holdings, makes, distributes and rents wire rope, sling and rigging products and services. Its sister company Singer Equities makes industrial hose, conveyor belt and gasket material. Together, the companies have 1,080 employees at 61 North American locations.

Bishop described Safeway as the “gold standard” for overhead lifting slings in an announcement.

“We are excited with the addition of Safeway Sling to our family of companies,” said Harold King, president of Bishop. “Safeway Sling has a proven track record in our industry of supplying the highest quality synthetic slings with the highest level of service.”

Susan and Jim will stay on at Safeway for three years, and Bishop has named their daughter Andrea vice president and general manager. The Greendale operations will remain in place and all of the employees will be retained in the transaction, Susan said.

“They’re committed to keeping Safeway here,” she said. “We’re totally set up as a sling manufacturer. If you move the tester even one inch, it’s considered out of calibration.”

Milwaukee investment bank Emory & Co. advised Safeway Sling in the transaction.

“We ran a full sale process, contacting numerous strategic buyers and private equity groups, and Bishop Lifting emerged as the clear choice as the best buyer,” said John Emory Jr., president of Emory & Co.
The marketing process generated 26 interested parties, Susan said.

“I was surprised that there would be that many people interested in this little company,” she said. “I think the level of integrity is very high and that’s critical.”

Susan said the cultural fit was ideal with Bishop, which is why Safeway ultimately chose it.

“The values and the meeting of the minds is just uncanny,” she said.

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Best Rules for Sling Safety & Performance Characteristics of Webbing

9/13/2017

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George Davis from Safety Service Company penned a terrific Article in 2008 titled "The Top 13 Tips for Superior Sling Safety". Portions of the below article are adapted from his original article.

Material handling safety is among one of the most important tasks in any industry. Without it, important tools, equipment and materials cannot be moved, sold, manufactured and utilized. This is the very reason why slings are important tools in almost every industry. Without them, it would be difficult to handle materials and transport them from one place to another.

But more often than not, loads are too heavy for the slings that support them. This results to workers getting injured or killed because loads fall on them or hit them. The same thing happens when operators are not trained in the proper use and maintenance of slings. Slings end up being out of the operator’s control or losing their strength because of abuse or wear.

Performance Characteristics of Webbing

Nylon
The most widely used general purpose synthetic web sling, is unaffected by grease and oil. It has good chemical resistance to aldehydes, ethers, and strong alkalis; but is not suitable for use with acids and bleaching agents or at temperatures in excess of 194 degrees F (90º C). Stretch at rated capacity is approximately 8-10%

Polyester
Used mainly where acid conditions are present or a minimum stretch is desired, polyester is unaffected by common acids and hot bleaching agents. It is not suitable for use with concentrated sulfuric acids, alkalis or at temperatures in excess of 194 degrees F (90º C). Stretch at rated capacity is approximately 3% (untreated)

Performance Characteristics of Webbing Nylon

Top Tips for Sling Safety

Selection of slings must be based on their intended use, the type and size of load, and the environmental conditions of the worksite.
Before inspecting a sling, clean it thoroughly as dirt and oil may hide damage. Do the same right after using the sling to check if it has damage before you store it.
Before and after using a sling, it must be inspected by the operator. They should check for broken wires, damaged rope strands and other signs of wear or defects.
Discard wire rope slings when they show the following signs:
1. Excessive broken wires
2. Severe corrosion
3. A one-third reduction in outer wire diameter
4. Damage or displacement of end fittings like rings, hooks, collars, and links.
5. Distortion, bird caging, kinking
6. Localized wear on the outside
Lubricate every rope sling “in the field” to prolong their service. The heavier the loads, the more adverse the environmental conditions, the greater the number of bends, the more frequently you should lubricate it.
When carrying loads, ensure that they are not clamped, lagged or bolted to the floor.
Before lifting loads all the way, check the tension on the sling. You can do this by raising the load a few inches, stopping and checking for proper balance.
Make sure the path of travel is clear of workers whenever you raise, lower or lower the load.
Slowly take up the slack in the sling to guard against shock loading. Be doubly cautious when applying power at the beginning of the lift. This way, you can prevent jerking. You can also prevent this hazard by slowly accelerating and decelerating the equipment.
The operator must maintain a close watch on the slings and equipment they are using. In the event of an accident, the operator must immediately shut down all equipment and report the accident to the supervisor. Before resuming operations, the cause of the accident must be determined first.
Only one person should be assigned to control a lift or give signals to the hoist or crane operator.
Never leave the load suspended in air.
Store the slings in a dry, well ventilated building or shed. Never store them on the ground. It’s best to hang them in a wall or rack.

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Safeway Sling lifting sling production

12/28/2013

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Jeff Terrace joins the Browne & Co Team!

Tuffy Chain Hoists - Highest Quality, Best Value In The Industry

Safeway Sling USA Inc. acquired by Bishop Lifting Products Inc.

Best Rules for Sling Safety & Performance Characteristics of Webbing

Performance Characteristics of Webbing

Top Tips for Sling Safety

Safeway Sling lifting sling production

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