Learn how breaking strength applies to theater rigging systems. Understand how to select safe equipment, apply design factors, and calculate working load limits using ANSI and OSHA standards.
Learn how the D/d ratio affects wire rope strength and safety in theater rigging. Understand how to apply best practices and avoid premature failure caused by tight bends.
Design factors are essential to safe rigging in live entertainment. Learn how to apply this concept to theater systems using ANSI and OSHA standards and protect your crew and performers.
Learn how duty cycle affects motorized rigging in theater. Understand work-to-rest ratios, performance limits, and best practices for preventing overheating and equipment failure.
Learn how efficiency affects strength in theater rigging systems. Understand how terminations, bends, and materials reduce capacity and how to calculate safe working loads.
Understand load distribution in theater rigging using beam formulas and span analysis. Learn how point loads, uniform loads, and trusses affect system safety and structure.
Learn how the center of gravity affects load balance in theater rigging. Discover how to locate, manage, and correct CG to prevent tilting, stress, and unsafe lifts.
Understand how fleet angle affects wire rope performance in theater rigging. Learn how to calculate, correct, and prevent rope misalignment in winches and hoist systems.
Learn how motor service factor affects hoist performance in theater rigging. Understand how to apply SF safely and avoid overloading stage motors during live entertainment.
Learn how working load limit (WLL) applies to theatrical rigging systems. Understand how it's calculated, where it’s used, and how it keeps your rigging safe under real-world conditions.