Best Hoist Strength Apps

Span Calc

Span calculator using NDS®

Free

This application calculates maximum horizontal spans for wood joists and rafters based on the 2021 National Design Specification for Wood Construction, allowing users to compare different species and grades. Try it out to determine joist and rafter spans for common loading conditions and make informed decisions for your wood construction projects.

Crane & Rigger

by Luke LeBlanc

Free

This application allows users to quickly reference capacity charts and calculate common rigging and load formulas with various tools and calculators, making it easier to work with cranes and rigging equipment. Get instant access to crane load charts, specification databases, and advanced calculators with a subscription, and streamline your workflow by ditching cumbersome books and manuals.

iSectionLite

by ahmj

Free

This engineering application calculates the mechanical and structural properties of built-up section members, including moment of inertia and modulus of section, and is useful for analysis and design of indeterminate structures. Try it out to streamline your structural engineering calculations and explore its library of hot rolled shapes and customizable input options.

AWC Connection Calc

by American Wood Council

Free

This application provides a mobile approach to calculating capacities for various wood connections, including bolts, nails, and screws, per the 2024 National Design Specification for Wood Construction. It determines lateral and withdrawal capacities for wood-to-wood, wood-to-concrete, and wood-to-steel connections, and can be used to ensure accurate and safe connection designs - try it out to streamline your connection calculations.

Beam Engineering lite

Civil Engineering App

Free

This civil engineering app offers a comprehensive suite of calculators to analyze and convert key beam and engineering parameters, making it an ultimate tool for professionals and students. With over 34 calculators, users can access a wide range of tools to perform stress, deflection, steel, and compression calculations, and more, in both metric and imperial units.

iTruss

by Xtreme Structures & Fabrication LLC

Free

This application helps users determine the load, span, or truss needed for their job in the field. Download it now to easily calculate and plan your projects with precision.

R&M OLI

Overhead Lifting Information

Free

This application allows users to wirelessly check the condition of their hoists, providing a convenient and efficient way to monitor their equipment. Contact the provider for more information on how to get started.

Crane Operator Hand Signals

by Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association

Free

This mobile app provides instant access to OSHA-compliant crane hand signals, displayed graphically for easy reference, helping operators quickly identify the correct signals for each command. Download the app to ensure safe and effective communication on your next project.

HHI Lifting

by Holloway Houston, Inc.

Free

This application provides instant access to essential products and tools in the rigging industry, including wire rope slings, synthetic slings, and rental products, as well as services offered. With features like a smart calculator for metric conversions and the ability to get a quote, users can easily find the information they need and streamline their workflow.

SmartFrame by Tilling Timber

by TILLING TIMBER PROPRIETARY LIMITED

Free

This application helps you design and certify the right beam for your project by entering your project's measurements and conditions, and selecting the beam application. It provides pictorial models, a calculator, and a store locator, and even allows you to email a design certificate to confirm your product selection.

Beam HPC

by Kurt Gramoll

Free

This application calculates and displays moment, shear, deflection, and rotation diagrams for beams with various loads and support types, allowing users to interactively adjust and compare results. Try it out to visualize and analyze beam behavior for educational purposes.

Liftgear.com

Lift, Pull, & Towing Supply

Free

This mobile application provides easy access to a wide range of lifting, pulling, and towing supplies, allowing users to quickly search and shop for equipment on-the-go. With its user-friendly interface, users can find wholesale wire rope, rigging, and lifting equipment supplies, and get help when needed.