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When Lifting Magnets Beat Chains and Slings for Steel Plate and Fabrication Moves

September 9, 2026 Jackson Palmer Comments Off on When Lifting Magnets Beat Chains and Slings for Steel Plate and Fabrication Moves

Moving steel plate with chains and slings works—until the clock, the finish, and the crew size say otherwise. Every choke, shackle, and tag line adds setup time. Softeners protect edges but still leave marks. Thin […]

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