AWRF Organization

Associated Wire Rope Fabricators

[AWRF Organization @awrf]

Our association is dedicated to creating a network of companies focused on safety and advancing the industry as a whole. Find out why members all over the globe choose AWRF!

#AWRF #WireRope #Rigging #Manufacturing

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Join the growing number of AWRF members who are participating in our Accreditation Program and proving to the industry they are dedicated to safer sling shop operations.

Third-Party Auditing Partner: @LEEA_INT

Learn more:
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#LEEA #AccreditationProgram

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Every strand, every twist, every layer has a purpose. Wire rope starts as individual wires, drawn, wound, and compacted into one of the toughest tools in our industry.

📷 Technology_p13

#WireRope #Rigging #HeavyLifting #Manufacturing

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We are less than a month away from our scholarship deadline!

If you know someone who is interested in furthering their education and joining our industry, now is the time to help them get started.

Info: [email protected]

https://t.co/zyE4LSDvvY

#AWRF50Years #Scholarships

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The ability to drive a mobile crane to a location and reach nearly 500 feet in the air is a marvel of human ingenuity.

🏗️ LTM 1650
📷 BraggCompanies

#HeavyLifting #MobileCrane #Cranes #Rigging

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When two massive crawler cranes come together on one lift, a crew’s skill is put to the ultimate test. 🏗️

Safely maneuvering a massive fractionating tower at a chemical plant requires flawless coordination and split-second precision.

📷 Shandongboss001

#CrawlerCrane #Rigging

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Tower cranes rely on counterweights to maintain stability while reaching impressive heights. It’s a finely tuned system that allows these giants to lift with confidence, even when the load is heavy and the stakes are high. 🏗️

📷 tabrejbabu212s

#HeavyLifting #TowerCrane #Cranes

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Check your mailbox, the newest issue of Slingmakers magazine is available now!

- 2026 AWRF President, Celena Moses
- P.I.E. Is Big in Texas
- Accreditation Program, Hawaii

Read Issue 189 Here:
https://t.co/QtsdAgia90

#AWRF50Years #WireRope #Rigging #SlingmakersMagazine

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Engineers are constantly pushing the limits of what's possible, from towering skyscrapers to record-breaking bridges.

The Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in China is one example, stretching 1,860 meters between its main towers.

📷 Steel Structure Fabrication

#Bridge #Construction

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Celebrate 50 years of AWRF with our limited edition anniversary merchandise!

Grab your gear and help us commemorate five decades of supporting the lifting and rigging industry.

Email [email protected] for orders and information.

#AWRF50Years #AWRF #TradeAssociation

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The spooling process is oddly satisfying. 👷🏼‍♂️

The difference between a wire rope that lasts and one that wears prematurely often comes down to handling and maintenance.

📷 Anstrong Lifting

#WireRope #Rigging #HeavyLifting #Manufacturing

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Help us celebrate 50 years of AWRF with a drink in your hand and toes in the sand! 🥂

Now is the time to start planning your trip, registration will be open in just a few short weeks. 🌺

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#AWRF50Years #Maui #Hawaii #GeneralMeeting

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This ocean monster is the third largest crane in the world. At 150 meters tall, it can help lift just about anything on the water, and its mobility allows it to tackle massive offshore projects wherever it's needed.

🚢 Saipem 7000

📷 GMC Group

#Maritime #HeavyLifting #Cranes

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The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has scheduled the latest Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) for Thursday, 2 July 2026.

“Not All Lifting Equipment Is Created Equal”

Don't forget to use the hashtag: #GLAD2026

https://t.co/s1ZoEOSmcD

GlobalLiftingAwarenessDay

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From erector sets to crawler cranes, some of us never really outgrew building things. The pieces just got bigger, heavier, and a lot more precise. 🏗️

📷 Alex Abrams

#HeavyLifting #Cranes #MobileCrane #CrawlerCrane

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The AWRF office comes to you with a heavy heart to sadly inform you that longtime member, Dan Ulven, of The Ulven Companies, has unexpectedly passed away.

Please keep his family and all who knew Dan in your thoughts and prayers. 🌷

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Manufacturing chain links and other lifting equipment can require working with extreme heat and powerful forces. 💪

You need to have skilled hands and proper safety equipment to tame and manipulate steel like this. 🔗

📷 Airlandolis

#Chain #Rigging #HeavyLifting #Manufacturing

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Education can be one of your most powerful tools on the job site. At AWRF, our goal is to help spread lifting and rigging knowledge across the industry, and that starts with an influx of young talent!

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#AWRF50Years #Scholarships #Lifting #Rigging

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When the load is this heavy, having the right rigging can make all the difference.

This crawler crane is using a four-point spreader beam suspended from a double hook configuration to help maintain stability throughout the lift.

📷 Manuel Luna

#Lifting #CrawlerCrane #Rigging

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Today is a reminder that the freedoms we enjoy were made possible by the sacrifice of others.

As we gather with friends and family this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave everything for our country. 🇺🇸

#USA #MemorialDay #RememberTheFallen #AWRF

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Trust and credibility are two of the most valuable assets a company can build in this industry.

Our Accreditation Program was created to recognize companies that are committed to safety, quality, and leadership.

https://t.co/tZ85wFn9R6

#LEEA #AWRF #AccreditationProgram