Inspections for the equipment that hangs over your stage.
We offer two separate inspection services, both done on site at your location. Choose the one that matches your equipment, or book both.
Rigging System Inspections
The installed fly system in your theater or auditorium: counterweight sets, motorized battens, blocks, lines, and the locking rail.
See what's covered → Hoist ownersChain Hoist Inspections
Portable electric chain hoists used for truss and touring rigs, inspected and maintained one hoist at a time.
See what's covered →Your fly system, checked from the grid to the rail.
Scenery, lights, and drapes hang over performers, students, and audiences. Equipment manufacturers and industry standards call for an inspection of the installed rigging system by a qualified person at least once a year, and some warranties require one on file.
You get a written report listing what we checked, what we found, and the repairs we recommend, ranked by priority. If repairs are needed, we give you a plan to move forward: what to fix first, who can do the work, and what to budget for.
- 01Head blocks, loft blocks, and mounting hardware
- 02Lift lines, terminations, and clamps
- 03Arbors, counterweight, and locking rail
- 04Battens, pipe splices, and trim chains
- 05Motorized battens, limits, and controls
- 06Electrics, cable management, and safety cables
- 07Operation of each line set through its full travel
- 08Written findings with recommended repairs
- +A plan to move forward if repairs are needed
Every hoist inspected, documented, and ready to fly.
Electric chain hoists need regular inspection and maintenance under the manufacturer's requirements and the applicable ANSI standards. Hoist work is led by a CM-ET Qualified Motor Mechanic who is also Liftket trained.
We come to you. Inspections are done on site at your shop, warehouse, or venue, and each hoist is recorded by serial number so you have a clear history for every unit in your inventory.
Repairs and parts: when a hoist needs work, we quote the repair, source the parts, and complete it where we're able to, then return the hoist to service with an updated record. If a repair has to go to the manufacturer or an authorized service center, we'll tell you and help arrange it.
Every hoist gets an inspection record. Any unit that needs work is tagged out until it's repaired.
- 01Hooks, latches, and swivels for wear and deformation
- 02Load chain gauged for wear and stretch
- 03Chain guides, stripper, and chain container
- 04Brake operation
- 05Upper and lower limit switches
- 06Motor, gearbox, and housing condition
- 07Control cable, connectors, and pendant
- 08Inspection record by serial number
- +Repairs and parts sourcing, quoted separately
Set up to work with your district.
We handle the paperwork side as well as the inspection. Each building can be quoted separately, and we can coordinate visits across several schools.
- Written quote for each building
- Purchase orders accepted
- W-9 and certificate of insurance sent before the visit
- Scheduling around classes and performances
- Reminders when your next annual inspection is due
Inspection FAQ
Which inspection do I need?
If your venue has a fly system built into the building, you need a rigging system inspection. If you own portable electric chain hoists for truss or touring rigs, you need a chain hoist inspection. Some venues have both.
How often should our rigging system be inspected?
At least once a year. Systems that see heavy use, or that have been modified, damaged, or moved, should be checked sooner.
How often do chain hoists need inspection?
Hoists need quick checks by the operator before each use and a documented periodic inspection by a qualified technician. How often depends on how hard the hoists work; touring and heavy-use inventories need it more often. We'll recommend a schedule for your inventory.
Where do hoist inspections happen?
On site. We travel to your shop, warehouse, or venue, set up a work area, and go through the hoists one at a time.
What if you find a problem?
Anything unsafe is flagged on the spot and taken out of service. Everything else goes in the report with a recommended fix. For rigging systems, we give you a plan to move forward, including who can do the work. For chain hoists, we can source the parts and do the repair ourselves in most cases, and we quote that work before starting.
Can you get replacement parts for chain hoists?
Yes. We source replacement hoist parts, including manufacturer parts where they're required. Some hoists and parts need to go to the manufacturer or an authorized service center, and we'll tell you when that's the case.
Is an inspection due?
Tell us about your venue or your hoist inventory and we'll send a quote.