Pete Alcock Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Dear All, Where is a good, (reasonably priced) source of roundslings, bow shackles and other related rigging hardware in the UK? I've tried all the usual suspects like AJS but they only tend to keep the commercial-grade bits and bobs. I'm after certified, swl stamped, pukka quality parts. Not 5 ton rated, or anything colossal, just 1m lightweight spansets and some small shackles A search on google et al revealed about a hundred American rigging components stores. Exactly what I need, but 3000 miles away! All the best, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicgross Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Have you tried Flints?? they have all kinds of rigging bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Alcock Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 Dominic, I have actually, but they don't have light spansets and the common bits that I need. Just about everything else though! Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmath Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 You really should get then from a rigging supplier, try either: LGH Rigging - Have Lots of stock, if it's not in they'll get it and they will test it regularly too... (0208 215 1240) or A1 Ropes and Riggin or AC Lighting or TMB - both will get you what you want regards Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Robertson Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 I use a very nice company called Rope Assemblies.They are used to dealing with theatre companys.They have next day delivery and are reasonably priced. All equipment comes stamped and with the proper certificates. They also work to the theatre standard of an eight time SWL as opposed to the construction five times SWL.As far as I know (and I'm sure I will be corrected) they are the only company to supply Black strops (roundslings) Rope Assemblies LimitedHallcroft Industrial EstateRetfordNottsDN22 7PX TEL: 01 777 700 714 E-mail: theatreropes@compuserve.com good luckkev :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 As far as I know (and I'm sure I will be corrected) they are the only company to supply Black strops (roundslings) I can think of one other: G.Bridgehouse There's probably more. On a different note, I always purchase shackles way overspecced for the purpose (3 and quarter ton on 250kg points for example) for ease of working with. The cost difference is negligable, in exchange for a much less fiddly bit of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I used CertexUnit 4Millbrook Trading Est3rd AveSouthampton023 80703894 They had black 1 Tonne slings, black shackles etc All stamped etc. I may have had to wait a day or so for delivery as I wanted black, but just can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robloxley Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 RS are pretty damn cheap for spansets. Otherwise for shackles etc. Flints or RA as suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas at Halls Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Mmmmmm....I'm sure I've come across a really good supplier of theatre hardware somewhere - what was their name now....been around for years - ohhh it's on the tip of me tongue :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Mmmmmm....I'm sure I've come across a really good supplier of theatre hardware somewhere - what was their name now....been around for years - ohhh it's on the tip of me tongue :DDo I detect a hint of sarcasm there Mr AtHalls? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Sarcasm is fine as long as he wasn't advertising :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trussmonkey Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 PCM , TOTAL FABRICATIONS, UNUSUAL RIGGING , ROPE AND MARINE , ETC ETC they are all very good suppliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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