Expert Heavy Equipment Rigging for Plants and Job Sites
Canal Crane and Hauling, LLC provides rigging services for machinery, structural steel, and plant equipment across Akron and Northeast Ohio. Our crew plans each lift, rigs the load for weight and balance, and sets it in place. We have delivered more than 50 rigging solutions, and our team is available 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday.
Signs a Load Needs a Rigging Crew, Not Just a Crane
A crane supplies the lifting capacity, and our Akron crane services cover that side of the job. Rigging connects the hook to the load. It determines whether the load comes up level, stays intact, and lands where the installer needs it.
- No lifting lugs or pick points. Presses, tanks, and fabricated assemblies often arrive without rated attachment points, so the crew has to rig around the frame.
- Off-center weight. Equipment with a motor or gearbox on one end tilts as soon as it leaves the ground unless the rigging puts the hook directly over the center of gravity.
- Tight clearances. A low ceiling, a narrow plant door, or overhead lines limit how high the load can travel and how much headroom the hardware can take up.
- Finished surfaces or sensitive parts. Control panels, machined faces, and coated steel need softeners or spreader bars to prevent slings from crushing or scarring them.
- A final position inside a building. Machinery coming off a trailer and into a plant bay needs a plan for every move between the truck and its foundation.
How We Rig a Pick, From Site Review to Final Set
Every rigging job at Canal Crane and Hauling, LLC starts with planning. Our crew reviews weight distribution, site conditions, and hazards, then builds a lift plan around what it finds.
- Load analysis. We confirm the weight, dimensions, and center of gravity. Those numbers set the sling type, sling length, and hook position.
- Site review. The crew checks ground conditions at the crane setup, overhead clearances, power lines, and the travel path from pick to set.
- Lift plan. The plan matches crane capacity, boom position, and rigging configuration to the load, and we check it against the crane’s load chart.
- Rigging inspection. Our crew inspects the slings, shackles, and hardware before the lift.
- Lift and set. The operator lifts the load, and the crew guides it to its set point.
- Securement for transport. Our rigging crew secures loads for transit and installation, and we operate under USDOT 4493401.
Because rigging, crane work, and heavy hauling services run under one crew, we avoid handoffs between unloading the truck and setting the machine.
We quote rigging after reviewing the load, not before. Call our team or request a quote to start that review.
Rigging Hardware and Methods Matched to the Load
The right hardware depends on the load’s weight, shape, and surface, plus the surrounding space.
| Hardware | Where it fits | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Wire rope slings | Steel beams, heavy fabrications, rough surfaces | Kinks, broken wires, and crushing cut capacity |
| Synthetic round and web slings | Finished machinery, coated or painted equipment | Sharp edges cut them without protection |
| Alloy chain slings | Rough castings, hot or abrasive loads | Only alloy chain rated for overhead lifting |
| Spreader bars and lifting beams | Long or wide loads, low headroom | Their weight counts against crane capacity |
| Shackles, hooks, and eye bolts | Connecting slings to lugs and frames | Side-loading an eye bolt sharply cuts its rating |
Sling angle changes the load on each leg. At 60 degrees from horizontal, each leg of a two-leg bridle carries about 15 percent more than half the load. At 30 degrees, each leg carries the full weight of the load.
Rigging Work From Plant Floors to Substations
Our rigging crews work on construction sites, in industrial plants, and at utility sites. We size the equipment and crew to each job.
Photos on our website show a steel load rigged for a crane pick, an industrial vessel set at a plant with a forklift, a boom truck working inside an industrial mill, and a crane inside an electrical substation. We also relocate heavy equipment.
Rigging is one of the five field services Canal Crane and Hauling, LLC provides across Akron and Northeast Ohio, alongside crane services, heavy hauling, welding, and millwright work.
Track Record and Reviews
Canal Crane and Hauling, LLC holds a 5.0 rating from 10 Google reviews. Beyond rigging, the crew has completed more than 100 crane jobs and 200 hauling projects.
Rigging Services in Akron and the Surrounding Communities
Our yard at 4032 Tallmadge Rd in Rootstown keeps the rigging crew close to job sites across the Akron area.
Canal Crane and Hauling, LLC provides rigging in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, Barberton, Hudson, Mogadore, Brimfield, Uniontown, Hartville, and Silver Lake. Call (330) 227-8107 to confirm coverage for your site anywhere in Northeast Ohio.
Common Questions About Rigging
These answers cover what to know before you book a rigging crew.
What is the difference between rigging and crane service?
The crane supplies lifting capacity and reach. Rigging covers everything between the hook and the load: slings, shackles, spreader bars, and the configuration that keeps the load level and within each component’s rating. On our jobs, the same crew handles both, so one team builds the lift plan and the rigging plan together.
What do you need from me to quote a rigging job?
Send the load’s weight, dimensions, and any manufacturer lifting instructions, plus photos of the pick and set locations. Note overhead obstructions and door sizes along the travel path. With that, we can review the rigging approach and confirm crane and transport needs. Our quotes are free and come with no obligation.
How much do rigging services cost?
Rigging costs depend on the load’s weight and size, the crane and crew the pick requires, time on site, and any transport between locations. We price each job after reviewing the load and site, so the quote reflects the actual scope with no hidden costs.
Can you move equipment inside a building where a crane cannot reach?
Yes. Indoor moves typically rely on forklifts, machinery skates, or jacks instead of a crane boom. Before the move, we check floor capacity, door widths, and the travel path so the equipment reaches its foundation without damaging the building or the machine.
Plan your next pick. Send us your load details or give us a call. We will review the rigging, line up a crane and trailer if the job needs them, and send a clear quote.
Canal Crane and Hauling, LLC
Address: 4032 Tallmadge Rd, Rootstown, OH 44272
Phone: (330) 227-8107
Hours: Monday–Friday, open 24 hours; Saturday and Sunday, closed