The Machining & Welding 17000 LB Concrete Pipe Teacup is built to lift concrete pipe sections, rated to 17,000 pounds and matched to 1 inch wire rope.

Precast concrete producers and utility contractors use teacup fittings like this to move pipe sections from casting yards onto trucks and into trenches.

Steel construction and a shape matched to standard pipe bells keep this fitting secure throughout the lift.

This is purpose-built equipment for a specific handling challenge, and it speeds up pipe placement compared to rigging each section by hand.

Maintenance departments, fabrication shops, warehouses, and construction crews all rely on equipment in this category to handle lifts that come up again and again. Having the right beam or crane on hand means operators are not left rigging a load with mismatched slings or borrowed hardware, which keeps every lift consistent regardless of who is running it that day.

Good lifting practice starts before the load ever leaves the ground: confirm the working load limit fits the job, check that all hardware is in good condition, and keep the load centered to avoid uneven strain on the rigging. These habits matter as much as the equipment itself, and they cost nothing beyond a few extra minutes of attention before each pick, which is a fair trade for a safer shop floor.

Durability matters as much as initial capacity when choosing rigging equipment, since hardware that wears unevenly or corrodes quickly ends up costing more over its service life. Choosing components built to recognized manufacturing standards is one of the simplest ways to avoid that added cost down the road.

The specifications below cover everything you need to check compatibility with your equipment.

The Machining & Welding 17000 LB Concrete Pipe Teacup is ready to help your crew move concrete pipe safely.

Product Info:
•  Capacity: 17,000 lbs
•  Wire Rope Diameter: 1 in
•  Shipping Weight: 9.5 lbs