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28 Jun 2016

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[FEATURED PRODUCTS] Mountain Productions’ Cables and Connectors

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 28, 2016

Mountain Productions proudly manufactures feeder and fly cables in-house using only the highest quality components. We’ve been assembling cables domestically for years in our electric and cable shop, and are fully capable of custom orders beyond the standard inventory of connectors we carry.

Feeder Cables

These cables supply power from your power source to your hoist control units, and we can cut any length of cable you may need to power up your system. Our standard lengths are 10’, 25’, 50’, 75’, 100’, 150’ and 200’ and we provide the options for a bare tail or CAM connection.

23 Jun 2016

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CM Lodestar Contactor History

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 23, 2016

When performing maintenance on your CM Lodestar chain hoists, it’s important to know the style and model of hoist you’re working with, as each Lodestar model requires different components. One electric chain hoist part that has a variety of part numbers per hoist model is the contactor. In CM’s Entertainment Product Maintenance Manual ©2010, they outline the different contactors that have been used over the years, which part numbers refer to which hoist, and if they are still currently in use. We’ve put this helpful information in a chart below that’s a great resource to have available next time you’re reordering parts. Enjoy!

21 Jun 2016

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[FEATURED PRODUCT] KASK’s Super Plasma Helmet

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 21, 2016

This week’s featured product is from KASK, an Italian company specializing in developing, designing, and manufacturing safety helmets. KASK’s Super Plasma helmet is ANSI and CSA certified, and provides the user with comfortable protection for the hard work days ahead. (ANSI Z89.1-2014 & CSA Z94.1-2005) KASK’s mission, as stated on their website, is “to maintain a perfect balance between technological excellence, functionality, safety, and attractive design in [its] products.” The Super Plasma helmet is a perfect example of their mission statement. Let’s take a closer look at the Super Plasma helmet.

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Ventilation is important for all-day comfort, and the Super Plasma helmet features 10 air intakes and internal outflow channels for ultimate breathability—a must-have feature for those hot summer days. Better yet, the air intakes are equipped with an anti-intrusion grill, preventing the entry of any debris.

13 Jun 2016

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[FEATURED PRODUCTS] Down Rigger and Stagehand Product Bundles Now Available

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 13, 2016

We’ve just added two more product bundles to our Rigging Shop – the Down Rigger package and the Stagehand bundle. Take a look at what’s inside:

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The essential items for professional down riggers

This product bundle caters directly to down riggers, and the specific equipment they need to get the job done and support their up riggers. Along with personal protective equipment, this package features the Leica LINO P3 three-point laser that is perfect for shooting accurate points up to the grid. (Leica’s tools are accurate to within 1/16^th of an inch!) We threw in the Leica GLB30 Red Laser Glasses to improve laser visibility when shooting your points.

09 Jun 2016

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CM Technician of the Month: Nick Fleming and HARP (Hoist and Rigging Professionals)

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 9, 2016

Servicing and maintaining chain hoists is critical—no questions asked. But how do you know that those who are working on your motors have the experience to diagnose and repair any issue successfully? Always research the company you are sending your motors to—after all, these are your valuable investments that must be operated safely (faulty operation or technical problems can and have caused serious accidents). One of the companies that excel in proper hoist maintenance and servicing is HARP (Hoist and Rigging Professionals) Rigging.

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27 May 2016

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[FEATURED PRODUCTS] CM Chain Hoist Replacement Parts

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 27, 2016

It’s already the end of May, and your CM hoists have already hit the road for shows in your summer season schedule. It’s important to maintain and repair any hoists returning from a show so that the next event runs just as smoothly. At Mountain Productions, our motor shop is busy year round performing hoist servicing, repairs, and more, and our in-house inventory of genuine CM replacement parts is extremely diverse.

One of the goals for our e-commerce website was to provide an easy way to quickly find and order CM replacement hoist parts. We’ve separated, organized, photographed, and documented every component of a Classic Lodestar, Next-Gen Lodestar, and Prostar (including both Small and Large Frame models). You won’t find a more comprehensive and detailed inventory of CM replacement hoist parts anywhere on the web.

26 May 2016

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[Q+A] Insight from the Experts – Chris Shaffer and LiftAll

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 26, 2016

We can’t do our jobs without the help of safe lifting equipment. Entertainment production workers are no strangers to roundslings and chain hoists—both critical to rigging and material handling. We deal with this gear every day, and only trust the safest, highest quality sling products. Mountain Productions proudly uses and distributes LiftAll® roundslings. LiftAll manufactures a wide variety of web, mesh, chain and wire rope slings along with lifting devices, straps, sling protection and more. Chris Shaffer, District Sales Manager for LiftAll, visits Mountain Productions a few times a year to perform training sessions and present at our annual CM Hoist School. We spoke to him recently for a Q+A article discussing LiftAll and how they have become a valuable asset to the industrial and entertainment markets.

24 May 2016

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Introducing Product Bundles at Mountain Productions Rigging Shop

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 24, 2016

We’ve just made it even easier to instantly upgrade the essential safety items and tools every rigger, climber, and production worker should have on-site. We’re excited to introduce the addition of product bundles on Mountain Productions Rigging Shop! These bundles have been specially assembled to include the most relevant and reliable gear that is accessible to anyone, regardless of budget. As a bonus value, each of our product bundles includes a FREE Mountain Productions t-shirt and duffel bag! Take a look at our 4 featured product bundles:

19 May 2016

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[FEATURED PRODUCT] Mountain Productions’ Chain Bags

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 19, 2016

Some of the most popular products on Mountain Productions Rigging Shop are the variety of chain hoist bags we offer. Our in-house softgood shop has been manufacturing chain bags for decades with the support and design from our engineering team. Combined, we have perfected a line of chain bags that fit Lodestars, Prostars, and CM manual chain hoists, along with custom chain bag solutions for specific needs.

Our chain bags are available in a range of materials with different style installation bracket options. Here’s a breakdown of our main chain bag styles:

Double Hook Chain Bag

Standard Sizes: 13”, 16”, 20”, 25”, 32”, 36”, 40”
Material: Vinyl Mesh or Cordura

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12 May 2016

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10 Lanyard Hook Styles from DBI-SALA

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 12, 2016

DBI-SALA® has perfected the design and construction of safety lanyards. Their offering includes shock absorbing lanyards, positioning lanyards, tie-back lanyards, arc flash lanyards and more in single and twin leg options and in an assortment of materials. No matter what scenario you find yourself in at height, DBI-SALA has you covered.

An important element of safety lanyards is the hook. DBI-SALA’s patented snap hooks are ANSI Z359 compliant and are sought after for their one-handed easy operation. (No more pinched thumbs or fingers!) These hooks are tested and proven to provide superior strength and security—2 things you’re going to want when working high up in the air.