Amick Rigging and Racing

06/17/2026

Two round slings. Two very different jobs. 🔵

Polyester for everyday lifting that's easy on finished surfaces. Spectra fiber for the heavy lifts where weight matters and capacity has to go up to 300,000 lbs. Soft, flexible, and built to conform to whatever you're lifting — both fabricated at our Pittsburgh shop.

Read the full breakdown on our website, or call 412-429-1212.

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06/12/2026

When the lift is too hot for synthetic, too rough for chain, or too heavy for anything else — wire rope is the answer. Built to outlast harsh conditions, sharp edges, and abrasive loads. The right construction depends on the job, and there's more than one option.

We broke it all down on our website. Take a look, or call 412-429-1212.

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06/01/2026

Nylon or polyester? Flat eye, twisted eye, or endless? 🏗️
There's a reason synthetic web slings are so widely used — there's an option for nearly every job. Lightweight, easy to rig, and non-marring on finished surfaces, web slings handle everything from machined parts to structural steel.

Amick manufactures synthetic web slings right here in Pittsburgh, with custom lengths, widths, and ply counts.
We broke down the lineup on the website. Take a look, or call 412-429-1212 and we'll help you spec the right one.

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05/25/2026

The industries that built this country were defended by the men and women who believed in it. Today we pause to honor their sacrifice. From all of us at Amick — We Remember. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

When it comes to rigging inspection, the credential behind the evaluation matters. Amick's inspection team is certified at the highest level in the field — with well over a century of combined hands-on experience across every type of lifting equipment in industrial service.

Slings, rigging hardware, below-the-hook lifting devices, hoists, overhead crane components — every inspection is fully documented with evidence of equipment condition and compliance status.

Scheduled programs and on-demand evaluations available. In-shop at the Pittsburgh facility or in the field at your location.

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05/18/2026

Load testing isn't optional for many types of lifting equipment — it's the verification step required before a load goes in the air.

Amick provides load testing up to 400,000 lbs in both horizontal and vertical configurations — one of the highest capacities available in the region. New below-the-hook lifting devices, post-repair verification, periodic recertification, custom testing requirements — Amick handles all of it, with fully documented test certificates for every job.

Read the full breakdown on our website or call us at 412-429-1212 to schedule a test.

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05/05/2026

Replacing lifting equipment every time something fails isn't always the answer. Amick repairs chain slings, lifting clamps, hoists, and wire mesh slings — returning equipment to full rated capacity at a fraction of replacement cost.

Every repair includes a thorough inspection and load testing before it leaves the Pittsburgh facility. And it doesn't matter where you bought it — Amick services equipment from any manufacturer.

Chain sling repair. Lifting clamp repair. Authorized Harrington and CM hoist repair. Wire mesh sling repair. All under one roof.

Read the full breakdown at our website or call us at 412-429-1212.

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05/04/2026

Not every load handling challenge fits a standard tool. When it doesn't, Amick builds one.

The custom no-touch tool process starts with a simple description or sketch of the problem — the load, the engagement point, and what the tool needs to do. From there, Amick's team designs and fabricates a solution in-house at the Pittsburgh facility, to the same quality standards as every tool in the standard lineup. Custom is always an option!

Read the full breakdown on our website, or call us at 412-429-1212.

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04/28/2026

Not every load control situation calls for a rigid tool. Sometimes you just need a safe grip point to pull and guide a suspended load where it needs to go. 🔗

Tag lines and sleeves do exactly that. Both wrap around chain slings or web slings with a VELCRO closure — giving workers a secure, hands-free grip to walk a load along a path without direct contact. Tag lines offer flat, flexible webbing with optional internal reinforcement. Sleeves are cylindrical and fully encircle the sling, with an optional carabiner version for added backup security.

Both manufactured in-house by Amick. Available in multiple configurations.

Read the full breakdown on our website, or call us at 412-429-1212.

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04/22/2026

The M Head — hooks on both sides of the shaft, both facing the same direction.

Pull and guide from either side without repositioning the tool. Available across all tool construction types — wood, steel, aluminum fixed, and aluminum removable — in multiple lengths.

Read the full breakdown on our website, or call us at 412-429-1212.

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