No-Tangle Crane Taglines: Features & Length Guide
Why Use a Tagline Instead of Rope?
When a crane lifts a load, the load can swing or rotate into nearby structures, equipment, power lines, or workers. A tagline attached to the load lets ground personnel guide and pivot it from a safe distance, so it lands where it should without collisions or delays.
Traditional rope is a poor tool for this job. It knots, tangles, frays, and can cause rope burns, and slack rope on the ground creates trip hazards and the risk of being dragged. No-tangle taglines are designed to eliminate these problems: they hold their shape, stay knot-free, and roll up easily for storage.
Key Features
- No knots, tangles, or cut-offs. The coated line keeps its shape on every lift.
- High-visibility coating that is easy to see in low light and repels corrosive material.
- Snaphook attachment for quick connection to the load and fast release.
- Impact-resistant casing built for daily use on job sites.
- No rope burns, trip hazards, or risk of being dragged.
- Easy storage: flexible lines roll up neatly between jobs.
LHR TLD Series Taglines
The LHR TLD Series features a high-visibility orange "redtail" coated end for a safe grip, an impact-resistant nylon casing, and an ANSI-standard rebar gate hook rated to 5,000 lbs. TLD taglines are available in these lengths:
- TLD110: 10 ft
- TLD115: 15 ft
- TLD120: 20 ft
- TLD125: 25 ft
- TLD130: 30 ft
- TLD135: 35 ft
- TLD140: 40 ft
- TLD145: 45 ft
- TLD150: 50 ft
- TLD160: 60 ft
- TLD165: 65 ft
IndustrialHD Guiding Taglines
The IndustrialHD tangle-free guiding tagline features a redtail-coated end, a durable impact-resistant casing, and a snaphook for quick attach and release. It is available in lengths from 10 to 45 feet, in 5-foot increments.
Choosing the Right Length
Choose a tagline long enough for the person guiding the load to stay well clear of it at all times, while still keeping good control. Higher lifts, larger loads, and wider swing areas call for longer taglines. Many crews keep several lengths on hand to cover different lifts.
Bulk Pricing for Crews and Job Sites
Outfitting multiple crews or job sites? We offer bulk pricing on crane taglines. Request a quote or email us at sales@industrialstop.com.
