Available in 0.4t, 0.5t, and 1.1t capacities, the product has a 5:1 safety factor. Users simply press a button to unlock the threaded plates; insert the lifting point into the threaded hole; release the button; and tighten the screw by hand. The locking indicator must then be checked to ensure the green ring is visible, confirming the lifting point is ready for use.

The PLZW-R rapid is 360° rotatable, allowing for adjustment in the direction of the load; and the ring can be folded 180° for added versatility. The screw is made of rust-resistant stainless steel, while the sleeve protects the contact surface of the load. Each unit features an individual serial number for traceability.

Carlo Autischer, sales engineer at pewag, said: “Designed for maximum flexibility, the PLZW-R rapid stands out with its quick click-and-go function. With a simple push of a button, it locks or releases instantly — no tools, no hassle. Ideal for jobs where lifting points must be mounted and removed frequently; it saves time, boosts efficiency, and keeps operations moving safely and smoothly.”

The PLZW-R rapid can be supplied with peTAG, the intelligent NFC solution for clear item identification, seamless data transfer, servicing of items, safe archiving of data, and efficient interaction with partner companies. With the peTAG manager, personal computer and mobile end devices work hand-in-hand with this adaptable, high-performance platform that stands out in any working environment and improves data quality at the same time. The requirement for additional, expensive reading devices and manual data transfer is eliminated.

A lifting point that sets new standards

The PLZW-R rapid lifting point operates reliably in temperatures from -4 °F to 392 °F (in special cases, even higher) without any reduction in performance. Benefits include time saving, thanks to the click-and-go function; tool-free assembly / disassembly; and additional options with the Product Identification Plug (PIP), which enables color marking. PIP — provided at no additional cost — gives users a way to apply their own internal color-coding system for inspection intervals, safe-zone identification, or operational categories. The use and choice of colors can be entirely determined by the customer’s own safety policy.

Each product is marked with product family name (PLZW), manufacturer, batch code, CE-mark, and serial number. The manufacturer’s name is also marked on the screw itself, as is batch code, thread size, and load capacity.

pewag’s Autischer added: “pewag winner pro lifting points set new standards for the lifting and moving of loads. Our innovative product range offers the highest standards when it comes to quality, safety, and user-friendliness. It is notable that all products are compatible with the popular pewag winner lifting chain program, simplifying field application at the point of use.”

Referencing the existing members of the winner pro points family, the PLZW-FIX-SP is a reliable swivel lifting point for ongoing lifting and lashing operations. The ‘SP’ in the product code highlights the integrated spring within the body, which enables the Stay-Up function of the enlarged shackle—preventing vibration, while facilitating positioning and rigging. The body of the PLZW Zeta, meanwhile, can be opened before installation, allowing it to be connected to other components, such as a master link for direct connection to a crane hook, or directly to a round sling or wire rope sling eye. This eliminates the need for extra intermediate components like shackles or hooks.

The selection between the PLZW-R rapid, PLZW-FIX-SP, and PLZW Zeta hoist rings depends on duration of use, installation type, and connection flexibility. The PLZW-R rapid is best for temporary applications requiring quick attachment and removal. The PLZW-FIX-SP is ideal for repetitive lifts, tight spaces, vibration-prone machinery, and mobile equipment—where the Stay-Up shackle ensures faster, safer, and easier rigging. The PLZW Zeta offers the most flexibility, allowing direct integration with various lifting components, making it ideal for complex or adaptable lifting setups.

pewag is a manufacturer of industrial lifting chains and components; traction and protection chains for vehicles; security chains; and other products.

William Hackett, a trusted global supplier of safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions, has secured H-mark certification for its latest chain sling components.

The company launched its own range of components last year. It submitted the Hack8 and Hack10 ranges to the prestigious Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV) for testing. DGUV Test, an internationally recognised third party testing and certification body, has awarded the H83 mark to a range of the grade 8 and grade 10 components.

“The H-Mark is the industry gold standard for quality,” said Rod Bell, Technical Director at William Hackett. “This hallmark for our Hack8 and Hack10 components demonstrates our commitment to produce the best possible components, reinforcing our reputation for safety across the lifting industry.”

DGUV Test undertakes comprehensive type testing to determine if each product complies with the relevant safety and health requirements. This includes verification of materials, dimensional information, tensile tests, fatigue tests and some component-specific testing. H-Mark accreditation also certifies that William Hackett’s processes and products offered are in full compliance with EN818 and EN1677 standards.

 “H-Mark is a visible stamp of approval that lifting professionals can use these components with complete confidence”, added Rod.

This is the latest step in William Hackett’s ongoing commitment to industry safety. Earlier this year, the UK manufacturer introduced RFID chips to its popular Hack8 and Hack10 chain sling assembly tags. These digital records provide a more durable and reliable method of accessing documentation, helping to improve industry safety.

The Hack8 and Hack10 components awarded the H83 mark include master links and sub-assemblies, component connectors, clevis shackles and various clevis and eye hooks amongst them. William Hackett will start to emboss the H83 symbol on these products – however all current Hack8 and Hack10 products are also classed as compliant.

About William Hackett

Founded in 1892 in the UK, William Hackett is a global leader in the manufacture of chains and lifting products. It offers a comprehensive range of hoists, chains and associated equipment, including products specifically designed for marine and offshore applications.

All William Hackett lifting products are supplied through its facility in Alnwick, in North-East England, which has been operational for 35 years.

Its products meet and exceed the requirements of international standards, including ASME B30.16-2014, ASME B30.21-2014 and BS EN 13157:2004 + AI:2009.

William Hackett is a tripled badged quality assured company – all its business activities are conducted within quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems that are assessed and certified in accordance with ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 45001:2018.

“Today’s announcement is a bittersweet one, but marks an exciting turning point in the story of our family business,” said Jack Schron, President of Jergens Inc. “As we look to the future of this company, it is clear that our greatest opportunities lie in manufacturing – the original roots of our business.”

This transfer of ownership comes as the result of the strategic vision that seeks to align the company’s focus on its core manufacturing business. Founded in 1942, Jergens’ innovative pioneering of lean manufacturing served to quickly expand the company into a multifaceted integrated service line complete with its own distribution division in the form of JIS. In 2020, family shareholders reached a decision to divest from their distribution business and concentrate on growing the company’s already strong position in the manufacturing market.

Schron reinforces that the family-owned company and its 400 employees remain committed to the collective mission of helping customers achieve leaner, more profitable manufacturing efficiency.

“Our shareholders remain committed to our corporate family and to our customers. We will continue to build this company on the values we demonstrate every day and will be there to support and serve our customers with the very best service,” Schron said.

About Jergens Inc.

Multi-Rail is the new general-purpose, multi-configurable, modular workholding system capable of holding challenging workpieces, small and large, and often multiple in the same location. Multi-Rail is also compatible to mount to the Jergens QLS Grid System, a lightweight 2-pc aluminum column that opens up further machining opportunities including connections with both Fixture Pro® and Ball Lock®.

Knife Grip are also compact, low-profile edge clamps that improve production and provide solutions for difficult applications. What’s unique about OK Vise® Knife Grip are the jaws that feature serrated teeth to penetrate into softer materials and prevent part movement due to the load imposed by machining forces.

Hydraulic actuation kits pair the OK Vise® clamping system with the advantages of hydraulic workholding. Repeatable clamping forces and improved ergonomics are two key benefits for high-production applications. OK Vise® clamps are small in size yet provide excellent clamping force, up to 150 kN.

About Jergens, Inc.

Since our founding Jergens, Inc. has grown to comprise 3 distinct business units: Workholding Solutions, Lifting Solutions and Specialty Fasteners. Building on its reputation of uncompromising quality standards, Jergens is committed to helping its customers achieve leaner, more profitable manufacturing, and continues to add products and engineered solutions for an integrated approach to “Manufacturing Efficiency.”

Today, you’ll find our tooling components, fasteners and hoist rings at work in just about every industry on every continent. And our innovative engineered solutions like the patented Ball Lock® Mounting System have changed the way manufacturers worldwide think about productivity.

We manufacture over 80% of what we sell right here in our 130,000 sq. ft. Cleveland, OH facility, guaranteeing you high quality, competitive pricing and immediate availability (or fast turnaround times on special items). We are a big user of our own products and can set up lean cells to accommodate lot sizes from 1 to 10,000, thanks to our own tooling components and engineered products like the Ball Lock® Mounting System.

So when it comes to lean manufacturing we practice what we preach here at Jergens…Manufacturing Efficiency.

Jergens, Inc.
15700 S. Waterloo Road
Cleveland, OH 44110-3898
P: (877) 486-1454
F: (216) 481-6193

Manufactured from case-hardened steel for high rigidity, QL is available in multiple styles including square, rectangle, round receivers and cubes in both 52mm and 96mm patterns. The comprehensive selection of base, pallet, riser and accessories makes this system configurable for an almost unlimited range of applications.

The QL pallet system, in combination with Jergens top tooling choices like the new compact 130mm self-centering vise, are an industry first choice for increased machining access and quick change over.

About Jergens, Inc.

Since our founding Jergens, Inc. has grown to comprise 3 distinct business units: Workholding Solutions, Lifting Solutions and Specialty Fasteners. Building on its reputation of uncompromising quality standards, Jergens is committed to helping its customers achieve leaner, more profitable manufacturing, and continues to add products and engineered solutions for an integrated approach to “Manufacturing Efficiency.”

Today, you’ll find our tooling components, fasteners and hoist rings at work in just about every industry on every continent. And our innovative engineered solutions like the patented Ball Lock® Mounting System have changed the way manufacturers worldwide think about productivity.

Quality Made in the U. S. A. – We manufacture over 80% of what we sell right here in our 130,000 sq. ft. Cleveland, OH facility, guaranteeing you high quality, competitive pricing and immediate availability (or fast turnaround times on special items). We are a big user of our own products and can set up lean cells to accommodate lot sizes from 1 to 10,000, thanks to our own tooling components and engineered products like the Ball Lock® Mounting System.

Jergens, Inc.
15700 South Waterloo Road
Cleveland, OH 44110
P: 877-486-1454
F: 216-481-6193

Q: In brief, what is the history of your company?
A: In 1989, Shu Lan Ma and Fred Pearl saw a need for a tooling component provider in Southern California and opened a small 1,000 square foot shop. It soon became apparent that customers needed a new source of hoist rings, so Actek began making there own line of Safety Engineered hoist rings within two years.

Q: How has Actek changed through the years?
A: Since that time, Actek has grown from 1,000 square feet to over 100,000 square feet and now manufactures over 20 different models of hoist rings. Actek also began manufacturing numerous drill bushings and tooling components. Our large inventory has allowed us to provide same day shipping on almost all of our hoist ring products. Our in-house manufacturing and rigorous inspection process has allowed us to maintain some of the highest quality in the industry.

Q: What have been some interesting applications of your products?
A: Actek hoist rings have been used to lift everything from wind turbines and oil rigs to Las Vegas acrobats and NASA space craft. It is always a lot of fun to hear and see all the creative things people lift with Actek hoist rings.

Q: What critical issues do your clients rarely know they have or might encounter?
A: Almost every customer plans for what they want to lift and what they want to lift it with. But many customers don’t think about how they are going to attach their lift until the last second. Planning for this early on can save them time and money by allowing them to go with a standard hoist ring rather than a special one.

Also, many customers don’t realize that most hoist rings can be pulled to their full load rating in any direction, however the load the hoist ring experiences may increase depending on the angle. For example, a hoist ring pulled straight up may experience 1,000 lbs of force in a given application. But pulling that same hoist ring at 45 degrees instead would cause it to experience 1,414 lbs. Our worldwide distributors are very knowledgeable about designing the right hoist ring package for a given lift, and our Customer Service team is always just a phone call or email away.

Q: What do you want to see in the future for the industry?
A: A lot of people are still misusing eyebolts. We get calls every day from companies who have dropped something or had OSHA warn them about an incorrect application. Safety should always be the priority in any workplace, and we at Actek are proud that we can help them lift more safely.

Jergens Inc. of Cleveland, OH opens the doors to their new machining efficiency technology center called FastForward to describe their objective, vision and pace for industry. The regional center will focus on the Maker/Manufacturing movement and its significance to the nation’s economy.

“With this dedicated space, we are further stepping up our efforts to promote training and education across the board including customers, suppliers, partners, students and the community that serves Manufacturing”, says Jack Schron, president of Jergens. “We are looking to expand the knowledge base for the vocational workforce and those pursuing a career in manufacturing, and to encourage creativity to Think, Make and Grow”, Schron continues.

HAAS Automation, the largest machine tool company in the United States, is partnering with Jergens by providing their newest VF4 SS Vertical Machining Center and the process technology that goes with it. In addition, Parlec, an industry-leader in toolholding and measuring equipment is providing their solutions. Add to that Jergens Quick-Change Fixturing and Clamping solutions, and FastForward boasts some of the most sophisticated manufacturing technology available today for demonstration and education. The center will regularly host events such as seminars, classes, think tanks and more.

About Jergens, Inc.
Since our founding Jergens, Inc. has grown to comprise 3 distinct business units: Workholding Solutions, Lifting Solutions and Specialty Fasteners. Building on its reputation of uncompromising quality standards, Jergens is committed to helping its customers achieve leaner, more profitable manufacturing, and continues to add products and engineered solutions for an integrated approach to “Manufacturing Efficiency.”

Today, you’ll find our tooling components, fasteners and hoist rings at work in just about every industry on every continent. And our innovative engineered solutions like the patented Ball Lock® Mounting System have changed the way manufacturers worldwide think about productivity.

Quality Made in the U. S. A.
We manufacture over 80% of what we sell right here in our 130,000 sq. ft. Cleveland, OH facility, guaranteeing you high quality, competitive pricing and immediate availability (or fast turnaround times on special items). We are a big user of our own products and can set up lean cells to accommodate lot sizes from 1 to 10,000, thanks to our own tooling components and engineered products like the Ball Lock® Mounting System.

So when it comes to lean manufacturing we practice what we preach here at Jergens…Manufacturing Efficiency.

For more information visit www.jergensinc.com.