Hoists & Hoist Parts

Customer Care: The Differences Between Category 1-4 API Hoisting Tool Inspections

HSC operates Hoisting Tool Service and Repair facilities at our 13 locations across the oil patch.  Our world class technicians manage this process from A to Z to keep our customers in compliance. Overhead lifting - Safety...

Are You Following API RP 8B Hoisting Tool Inspection Best Practices?

HSC operates world class Hoisting Tool Service and Repair facilities at our convenient locations across the oil patch. Every day our team inspects, repairs, replaces and certifies overhead tools to keep you working...

Innovative RS&S

Innovative Oil Tools was founded in 1990 with the mission to design and manufacture durable, safe and user friendly products for the well service industry. IOT continues its tradition with the Electronic Weight Indicator (EWI) by designing and manufacturing products that allow you to PROFIT FROM OUR...

Sling Hooks 101

Take a close look at any lifting scenario where repetitive lifting is accomplished, such as a construction site, a manufacturing plant or - on site at a well. At the connection of the slings to the load, whether the sling is chain, wire rope, or synthetic, you will find hooks in a vast majority of applications. Hooks are the key sling component in making that final quick connection between the sling leg and the connection point on the load. HSC provides all types of slings from our 13...

Why Use the Westco Fine Tooth Air Backup Die?

The Westco 55177FT Fine Tooth Air Backup Die was designed to grip the pipe. Made for hard surfaces Designed for high grade pipe; P110, Drill pipe, but can be used on all applications of pipe Allows for more contact surface on pipe (more...