Crosby Lifting Points
Lifting points are the tapped-hole hardware that put a rated lift connection directly on the load. Crosby produces swivel-style lifting points that combine the direct-mount installation of an eye bolt with the angular freedom of a hoist ring, a design that handles off-axis sling angles without imposing a bending moment on the mounting thread.
About Crosby Lifting Points
Crosby swivel lifting points thread into a tapped hole in the load - the same installation concept as an eye bolt or hoist ring. The swivel mechanism in the lifting point allows the connection bail or eye to rotate and pivot, accommodating sling angles that a fixed eye bolt can't handle without capacity reduction.
The distinction from hoist rings is primarily in body geometry and the specific swivel mechanism design. Lifting points tend to have a lower profile than hoist rings and may be specified where head clearance above the load surface is limited, or where the connection profile needs to be compact.
Crosby lifting points fall under ASME B30.26-2015 (Rigging Hardware) for design, marking, and inspection requirements. WLL is marked on the lifting point body and applies to the rated thread size at the installation torque per Crosby's documentation.
Holloway Houston stocks Crosby lifting points in Houston with same-day shipping on standard thread sizes.
Types of Crosby Lifting Points
Swivel Lifting Points
Crosby swivel lifting points provide 360-degree rotation and angular pivot motion in a low-profile body. The swivel mechanism absorbs off-axis sling loads without transmitting them through the mount thread as bending stress. Used on machinery, fabricated components, and below-the-hook devices where the lift point geometry is a design constraint.
Metric Lifting Points
Crosby lifting points are available in metric thread configurations for imported machinery, European equipment, and applications where metric fasteners are the installation standard. Metric models cover the same WLL ranges as UNC versions at equivalent thread sizes.
Crosby Lifting Point Sizes and Working Load Limits
Crosby lifting points cover standard thread sizes and WLL ranges for machinery and below-the-hook lifting applications.
Thread Configurations:
- UNC thread sizes across standard lifting point capacity range
- Metric thread sizes for imported machinery and European equipment
Materials:
- Alloy steel body and swivel mechanism
Marking:
- WLL and thread size per ASME B30.26-2015 (Rigging Hardware)
Why Crosby for Lifting Points
The swivel mechanism in Crosby lifting points handles the angular loading that fixed eye bolts can't accommodate without a capacity reduction. For machinery and fabrication applications where the sling angle at a lift point can't always be controlled to vertical, the swivel-and-pivot geometry maintains capacity across the rated angular range.
ASME B30.26-2015 (Rigging Hardware) compliance and WLL markings on every unit satisfy documentation requirements for equipment registers and third-party inspection programs.
Holloway Houston also offers rigging inspection services. Our qualified inspectors examine lifting points and below-the-hook hardware per ASME B30.26-2015 (Rigging Hardware) and OSHA standards.
Shop Crosby Lifting Points by Type
Crosby Lifting Point Applications
- Machinery Installation - Direct-thread lift points on motors, pumps, gearboxes, and equipment packages where the lift point geometry needs to be compact.
- Fabricated Components - Tapped-hole lift points on structural weldments and assemblies where a separate below-the-hook device would add unnecessary complexity.
- Die Handling - Low-profile lift points on press dies and tooling where head clearance above the tooling surface is limited.
- Offshore Platform Equipment - Equipment installation and maintenance lift points on skid-mounted packages where metric or UNC tapped holes are the design standard.
Why Holloway Houston for Crosby Lifting Points
Holloway Houston is an authorized Crosby distributor with over 65 years in rigging and lifting, operating from Houston, Texas. We stock Crosby lifting points alongside hoist rings, eye bolts, and below-the-hook hardware.
Our rigging specialists can help match thread size, WLL, and installation torque to your application. We also offer rigging inspection services.
Related Below-the-Hook Hardware
- Crosby Hoist Rings - HR-125 swivel hoist rings for tapped-hole lift points requiring full angular freedom.
- Crosby Eye Bolts - G-414 shouldered eye bolts for in-line and angular tapped-hole lifting.
- Crosby Shackles - Anchor shackles for connecting sling assemblies to lifting point bails.
Lifting Point Safety and Awareness
Lifting points fall under ASME B30.26-2015 (Rigging Hardware). OSHA 1926.251 references below-the-hook rigging hardware in jobsite use.
Key awareness points:
- Lifting point WLL applies to the rated thread size at the installation torque in Crosby's manufacturer documentation. Under-torqued installation reduces the clamping force and affects rated capacity.
- Thread engagement depth in the tapped hole follows Crosby's installation specifications. Insufficient engagement affects the mount's ability to transfer load to the host structure.
- Pre-use inspection covers the swivel for free rotation and pivot, the bail for deformation, and the base plate seating against the load surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lifting points and hoist rings both provide threaded-mount swivel connections to loads, but differ in body geometry and swivel mechanism design. Lifting points generally have a lower profile and may be specified where head clearance is limited or where the connection geometry requires a compact attachment. Both accommodate angular sling loading that would degrade a fixed eye bolt's capacity. Crosby's catalog data provides the specific angular rating for each model.
ASME B30.26-2015 (Rigging Hardware) covers lifting points in load-handling service, including design factors, WLL marking, and inspection requirements. Crosby's manufacturer documentation provides installation torque and thread engagement specifications for each lifting point model.
Holloway Houston stocks Crosby lifting points in Houston with same-day shipping on in-stock thread sizes. Call 1-888-496-4700 to confirm availability on a specific thread size and configuration.
DISCLAIMER
Lifting points are load-bearing rigging components. Selection, installation, and inspection call for training consistent with ASME B30.26-2015 (Rigging Hardware) and manufacturer documentation. The information on this page is provided for general product awareness and does not replace qualified engineering judgment, manufacturer installation specifications, or site-specific rigging procedures.