OTH Pioneer Rigging will display its quick-release lifting hooks for maritime and logistics material handling applications at Inland Marine Expo (IMX 2023), May 31-June 2, in Nashville, Tenn.

The LudwigHook is a radio remote controlled hook that is used to speed up the lifting process and reduce risk to workers by removing the need to manually unhook the load. Ideal for lifting super sacks and any type of transloading, the hooks keep ports and terminals operations moving at an efficient pace. 

“For ports and terminals, implementation of a LudwigHook can save $2,000 per hour in operational costs,” said Oliver Gleize, president of OTH Pioneer Rigging.

Featuring a long-lasting battery life, one hook is capable of making more than 100 lifts per day for five days before recharging is required.

These quick-release lifting hooks are for maritime and logistics material handling applications.

The range of the radio remote control is 200 feet and is used to trigger the opening mechanism. The opening mechanism of the hook switches off when lifting over 55 lbs., ensuring that the load cannot be dropped during a lift.

When the load is set down, the opening mechanism switches on allowing the user to release the hook. The hook remains locked if the battery is fully discharged. The hooks are OSHA, ASME, UL/CSA, and FCC/IC compliant, and there are more than 600 units already in use in North America. 

Available in two models, one individual LudwigHook has a working load limit of 4,400 lbs., and one XL hook is rated for 11,600 lbs. However, users can synchronize an unlimited number of hooks on the same remote, in any combination, to achieve scalable lifting capacity.

Both models can be used with vertical, basket, or choker setups and any kind of attachment (wire rope, nylon rope, chains, eye bolts, etc). Lifting capacity of the system doubles when used in a basket configuration. 

• OTH Pioneer Rigging has permanent customer service for North American users and provides 24-hour shipping on spare parts to any job site within the U.S. and Canada.
• OTH Pioneer Rigging also offers annual inspections and allows new users a one-week trial free of charge.