alex_kyuss Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 just on the rigging in the pic using webbing to rig a pa sn't really the best idea I've ever heard. when u can buy all the rigging from the pa cmpany. but I have seen fork lifts used in that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhuson Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 just on the rigging in the pic using webbing to rig a pa sn't really the best idea I've ever heard. when u can buy all the rigging from the pa cmpany. but I have seen fork lifts used in that way. I presume by webbing, you mean a fabric round sling? If you do why don't you think it's a good idea to hang PA clusters using them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_kyuss Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 by webbing mean I mean the type of fabric straps the people use on lorrys to keep cargo on. secondly these straps arn't really designed for hanging weight from, they aree only designed for keeping things in place I.e strapping down cargo on lorrys. All pa companies supply rigging equipment with line arrays which are all chains and specifically designed hanging bumpers just for my interest whats the problem with funktion one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 They really don't look like ratchet straps to me and it would really surprise me if they were. Fabric round slings are perfectly acceptable if used in a well designed lifting system and are specifically designed for lifting and suspending loads. There is still the problem of them being fixed to the telehandler in a rather unusual way however this has already been mentioned and I wouldn't like to add any more off topic speculation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnx21 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 just for my interest whats the problem with funktion one?? In short: absolutely nothing!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 by webbing mean I mean the type of fabric straps the people use on lorrys to keep cargo on. Generally called ratchet straps... the webbing part of it is similar in construction to the fabric slings mentioned above. The ratchet part isn't rated for flying, therefore the whole assembly is unsuitable. secondly these straps arn't really designed for hanging weight from, they aree only designed for keeping things in place I.e strapping down cargo on lorrys. I presume you haven't seen slings close up? Or even seen the large versions on the telly being used to lift 75t of prefabricated house off a barge?Slings are a standard lifting item - both in the entertainment industry and in construction. They are load rated and very useful devices. All pa companies supply rigging equipment with line arrays which are all chains and specifically designed hanging bumpers The chains are primarily found with the lifting motors - the other components are usually round slings and steels. Although chains can be used as a replacement for slings, there are issues to do with using the correct type. The use of long link chain wrapped around girders can be very dangerous. just for my interest whats the problem with funktion one?? Apart from some user's personal preference, nothing really. They doggedly go against the line array brigade, but are generally pretty good speakers... Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_kyuss Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Cool cheers for the info, I have seen slings before but only in construction industry, I don't fly systems much because the company I work for use L'acoustic arcs and are usually ground stacked.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I have seen slings before but only in construction industry, I don't fly systems much because the company I work for use L'acoustic arcs and are usually ground stacked. Alex, at the risk of appearing pedantic, why post a criticism of a speaker hang if - by your own admission - you "don't fly systems much"? Curious ;-) Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerr Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I have seen slings before but only in construction industry, I don't fly systems much because the company I work for use L'acoustic arcs and are usually ground stacked.Alex, at the risk of appearing pedantic, why post a criticism of a speaker hang if - by your own admission - you "don't fly systems much"? Curious ;-) SimonThat's not pedantic, it would be one of the best questions on many forums. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_kyuss Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 you can only go with what people have told you and what you think you no and some times these things are wrong. You can only learn from them and that would be a good thing about this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Moderation: Ok people, let's slow down a little and get the thread back on track please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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