Sorting hooks, also known as shake-out or layout hooks, are specialized rigging tools used to lift, sort, and lay out heavy materials like pipes, steel plates, and cylindrical shapes.
They feature a deep, tapered throat designed for in-line loading and are typically used in pairs or multi-leg sling assemblies, intentionally designed without safety latches for rapid loading/unloading
Common Applications
Steel Fabrication: Sorting and organizing steel plates.
Construction: Handling pipes and structural steel components.
Manufacturing: Lifting cylindrical objects