Sized for 1/4 inch wire rope, the Machining & Welding 26000 LB Concrete Pipe Teacup carries a 26,000 pound working load limit for concrete pipe handling.

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

The teacup is engineered to seat securely in the pipe bell, holding its rated capacity as the pipe is lifted and set.

Lifting concrete pipe by its bell with a matched fitting avoids the chipping and surface damage that improvised rigging can cause.

From production floors to rail yards to municipal utility crews, this style of equipment gets used wherever a load needs to move safely between two points. Standardizing on purpose-built lifting equipment also makes training new operators easier, since the rigging setup stays consistent from lift to lift instead of changing based on whatever hardware happens to be nearby.

As with any lifting equipment, never exceed the rated working load limit, and inspect slings, hooks, shackles, and connection points before every use. Confirm compatibility with your hoist, crane, or trolley system before placing an order, and follow your facility's rigging and lockout procedures for every lift. A few minutes spent checking hardware condition and load balance up front is far cheaper than dealing with a dropped or shifted load later, and it keeps your team's daily routine consistent from one job to the next.

Rigging hardware like this sees repeated use, so look for equipment that is properly rated, clearly marked, and traceable to a manufacturer that stands behind its specifications. Keeping documentation on hand for each piece of equipment also makes routine inspections and any future certification requirements easier to manage.

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

Add the Machining & Welding 26000 LB Concrete Pipe Teacup to your precast handling equipment.

Product Info:
•  Capacity: 26,000 lbs
•  Wire Rope Diameter: 1/4 in
•  Shipping Weight: 14.3 lbs