{"id":27735,"date":"2026-07-29T03:48:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T01:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/?p=27735"},"modified":"2026-07-29T03:48:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T01:48:46","slug":"reduce-risk-and-improve-control-in-uneven-lifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/us\/news\/reduce-risk-and-improve-control-in-uneven-lifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Reduce Risk and Improve Control in Uneven Lifts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 wrapper-contained mt-0 mb-20 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<div class='text-md\/5 flex items-baseline gap-1.5 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(n+3)]:truncate text-gray-700'><a href='https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/us\/' aria-label='Home link'>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12' fill='none'><path d='M2 10.667h2v-4h4v4h2v-6l-4-3-4 3v6ZM.667 12V4L6 0l5.333 4v8H6.667V8H5.333v4H.667Z' fill='currentColor'\/><\/svg> <span><a href=\" https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/us\/ \">Home<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 wrapper-contained mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-y-4 gap-x-4\" >\n\t\n<div class=\"flex flex-col col-start-4 max-sm:col-start-1 col-end-span-6 max-sm:col-end-span-12 row-end-span-1 justify-stretch h-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:h-full items-stretch w-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:w-full pl-0 pr-0 pt-0 pb-0 bg-gradient-to-r overflow-visible\" >\n\t\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<div class=\"w-full text-blue-500\" >\n\t\n\t<p>29.07.2026 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/us\/news\/category\/product-solutions\/\" \/>Product Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h1\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl leading-normal text-start text-blue-900 [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong><strong>Reduce Risk and Improve Control in Uneven Lifts<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tAs lifts become more complex, controlling both how a load moves and how it behaves under tension is key to getting the job done safely and efficiently. Heavy lifting projects today often involve awkward, unbalanced, or shifting loads that must be set precisely while protecting both crews and equipment.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-4 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<picture\n\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<img\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/levoBalancer_cropped.webp\"\n\t\talt=\"Precision positioning with the levo balancer\"\n\t\tclass=\"object-cover object-center\"\n\t\/>\n<\/picture><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tThe pewag levo balancer and compensator are built to manage these challenges by giving the operators the ability to react to changes in the center of gravity during the lift, providing controlled positioning while keeping the load stable throughout the operation. This reduces the need for hands-on adjustments, minimize re-rigging, and improves safety on site allowing crews to keep the load controlled from pick to placement.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-0 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-xl md:text-2xl lg:text-lg leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<br><strong>Precision Positioning with the levo balancer<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tThe pewag levo balancer is used below the hook of a crane when loads need to be tilted, rotated, leveled, or brought into alignment under load. It provides full 360\u00b0 tilting and rotation, allowing operators to adjust load orientation remotely and make controlled corrections while the load is suspended. This level of control is critical on jobs where alignment has to be achieved in the air, especially when setting steel, placing precast sections, or lining up bolted connections where small adjustments make the difference between a smooth install and repeated rework.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tThis can be seen in an industrial maintenance example involving the removal and reinstallation of a large electric motor, where the load\u2019s center of gravity is uneven and shifts during handling. With the levo balancer, operators can actively adjust the lift point to bring the load into balance under the hook, instead of working around a fixed center. This allows the motor to remain level as it is lifted, moved, and set into position, simplifying alignment with base mounts and couplings.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tAnother key advantage of the levo balancer is its ability to manage lateral movement of the load\u2019s center of gravity during the lift. In many real-world applications, the center of gravity may shift as the load is lifted, rotated, tilted, or brought into its final position.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tBy maintaining a balanced load throughout the lift, the system reduces side loading, minimizes the need for re-rigging, and improves overall control during critical maintenance operations.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-0 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-xl md:text-2xl lg:text-lg leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong><strong>Load Stability with the levo compensator<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tThe pewag levo compensator is designed to maintain control when load balance becomes a problem during the lift. While the balancer is used to adjust position and angle, the compensator ensures the load stays evenly supported, preventing uneven sling tension that can lead to instability. This is especially important on multi-point picks, where small imbalances can quickly affect how the load behaves and make placement more difficult or less predictable. By continuously equalizing forces across the rigging, the compensator keeps the load steady and responsive, giving operators more consistent control and reducing the risk of shifting or unwanted movement during the lift.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-4 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<picture\n\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<img\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/compensator2_cropped-scaled.webp\"\n\t\talt=\"Load stability with the levo compensator\"\n\t\tclass=\"object-cover object-center\"\n\t\/>\n<\/picture><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tThis is illustrated in a stairway installation case study, where the load\u2019s length and uneven weight distribution require controlled pitch and roll to achieve proper fit-up. Using the levo system, the load can first settle into its natural center of gravity, after which operators apply controlled braking and remote adjustment to fine-tune the angle. This allows for precise, sequential alignment of connection points, typically top landing followed by bottom, while maintaining consistent load stability and tension throughout the lift, improving placement accuracy and reducing the need for manual repositioning.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-0 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-xl md:text-2xl lg:text-lg leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong><strong>A Complete System for Safer, More Efficient Lifting<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tWhen the levo balancer and compensator are used together, operators can control both how the load moves and how it carries through the rigging. The balancer allows for controlled adjustment of position and angle under load, while the compensator keeps tension balanced across hoist rings, so the load reacts predictably. This reduces the need to stop and re-rig mid-lift and limits hands-on corrections once the load is in the air.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tCompared to traditional setups using chain hoists or adjustable slings, where crews often need to work directly on the load to make corrections, the Levo system allows those adjustments to be made remotely. This keeps personnel out of the fall zone and removes a lot of the trial-and-error that slows lifts down.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tIt also changes how operators approach lifts where a spreader would typically be used. In tight picks or low headroom situations, spreader beams can become restrictive once the load is off the ground. With the Levo system, operators can continue to adjust both orientation and balance throughout the lift, which makes it easier to bring loads into place without breaking down the rigging or resetting the pick.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-0 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-xl md:text-2xl lg:text-lg leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong><strong><strong>Built for Real-World Jobsite Conditions<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tThis combined functionality is particularly valuable across industries where both precise alignment and load stability are essential, including:<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<ul\tclass=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none text-xl md:text-2xl leading-normal list-disc ml-[1.125em] text-black\"\n>\n\t<li>Construction (steel erection, precast, and bolted connections)<\/li><li>Renewable energy, including wind and solar installations<\/li><li>Oil &amp; gas and chemical processing<\/li><li>Aerospace and heavy industrial manufacturing<\/li><li>Energy production and storage<\/li><li>Housing and modular construction<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tIn these environments, loads rarely behave perfectly. They come off the ground unbalanced, shift under tension, or need to be held at a controlled angle while being brought into position. Being able to correct orientation and maintain balance at the same time allows crews to keep the lift moving without stopping to reset rigging or fight the load to get it where it needs to go. That directly impacts placement time, crew exposure, and how cleanly the job is completed.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-8 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tFeatures like remote operation and integrated floodlighting support the way lifts are carried out in the field. Operators can make controlled adjustments from a clear vantage point instead of working around the load, and visibility at the hook becomes less of a limitation when working early mornings, nights, or inside structures. The result is a lift that stays controlled from pick to placement, with fewer interruptions and fewer variables to manage as the job progresses.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-0 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-xl md:text-2xl lg:text-lg leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\t<strong><strong>A Smarter Approach to Load Control<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal text-start text-black [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\">\n\tAs lifting applications continue to evolve, the need for both precision and stability is becoming increasingly important. By combining controlled movement with continuous load equalization, the pewag levo balancer and compensator provide a more complete approach to lifting, helping teams achieve accurate, stable, and safer results on every job. <strong>Connect with a pewag lifting expert to identify the right levo setup for handling complex loads, improving stability, and reducing hands-on adjustments in the field.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 mt-0 mb-4 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 max-sm:grid-cols-1 gap-y-4 gap-x-4\" >\n\t\n<div class=\"flex flex-col col-start-1 max-sm:col-start-1 col-end-span-1 max-sm:col-end-span-1 row-end-span-1 justify-stretch h-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:h-full items-stretch w-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:w-full pl-0 pr-0 pt-0 pb-0 bg-gradient-to-r overflow-visible\" >\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"flex flex-col col-start-2 max-sm:col-start-1 col-end-span-1 max-sm:col-end-span-1 row-end-span-1 justify-stretch h-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:h-full items-stretch w-full [&amp;&gt;*:only-child]:w-full pl-0 pr-0 pt-0 pb-0 bg-gradient-to-r overflow-visible\" >\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"h-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 wrapper-contained mt-0 mb-20 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<h2\tdata-slug=\"discover-more\"\n\tclass=\"font-display text-balance font-synthesis-none scroll-m-20 break-words hyphens-auto text-6xl md:text-7xl leading-tight text-start text-blue-900 [&amp;&gt;a]:text-blue-700\"\n>\n\tDiscover More<\/h2><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"scroll-my-24 bg-blue-950 wrapper-contained-wide mt-12 max-sm:mt-8 mb-0 pt-0 pb-0 w-full\"\n\t>\n\t<div>\n\t\n\t\n\t<div\n\t\tid=\"featured-content-es-99\"\n\t\tclass=\"grid gap-6 grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 -translate-y-16 md:-translate-y-24\"\n\t\taria-live=\"polite\"\n\t>\n\t\t<a class=\"w-full md:max-w-md overflow-hidden group text-start text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/us\/news\/an-earthmover-tire-blowout-costs-you-more-than-downtime-heres-how-to-change-that\/\">\n\t<picture\n\t\t\tclass=\"w-full !block bg-gray-100 overflow-hidden\"\n\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<img\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kategoriebild-Seg-G-Steinbruch-1024x768.webp\"\n\t\talt=\"Two large scale earth moving machines working in a stone quarry setting. Both vehicles are fitted with pewag tire protection chains or TPC\"\n\t\tclass=\"object-cover object-center w-full aspect-3\/2 group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform duration-300\"\n\t\/>\n<\/picture>\n\t<div class=\"py-4 pr-2\">\n\t\t<button\tclass=\"font-sans transition duration-300 flex w-fit items-center focus-visible:ring focus:outline-none text-lg disabled:cursor-default [&amp;&gt;svg]:flex-none max-w-full leading-tight cursor-pointer [&amp;&gt;svg]:size-6 gap-3 text-left button mt-2 !text-bold !font-display [&amp;&gt;svg]:size-5\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"min-w-0 break-words hyphens-auto\">An Earthmover Tire Blowout Costs You More Than Downtime. Here\u2019s How to Change That.<\/span>\n\t\n\t<svg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none'><circle cx='12' cy='12' r='12' fill='#E20031'\/><path fill-rule='evenodd' clip-rule='evenodd' d='m13.757 6.697 4.773 4.773a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-4.773 4.774a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06-1.061l3.492-3.493H5.25v-1.5h10.94l-3.493-3.492a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06-1.061Z' fill='#fff'\/><\/svg><\/button><p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal mt-2\">\n\tDiscover the hidden costs of an earth mover blowout and how tire protection chains can rewrite the equation.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/a><a class=\"w-full md:max-w-md overflow-hidden group text-start text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/us\/news\/pewag-us-joins-global-lifting-awareness-day-2026-why-safe-lifting-starts-with-the-right-equipment\/\">\n\t<picture\n\t\t\tclass=\"w-full !block bg-gray-100 overflow-hidden\"\n\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<img\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/liftng-cranes-1024x682.webp\"\n\t\talt=\"Lifting Equipment exemplified among towering cranes against a blue sky\"\n\t\tclass=\"object-cover object-center w-full aspect-3\/2 group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform duration-300\"\n\t\/>\n<\/picture>\n\t<div class=\"py-4 pr-2\">\n\t\t<button\tclass=\"font-sans transition duration-300 flex w-fit items-center focus-visible:ring focus:outline-none text-lg disabled:cursor-default [&amp;&gt;svg]:flex-none max-w-full leading-tight cursor-pointer [&amp;&gt;svg]:size-6 gap-3 text-left button mt-2 !text-bold !font-display [&amp;&gt;svg]:size-5\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"min-w-0 break-words hyphens-auto\">pewag Joins Global Lifting Awareness Day 2026: Why Safe Lifting Starts With The Right Equipment<\/span>\n\t\n\t<svg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none'><circle cx='12' cy='12' r='12' fill='#E20031'\/><path fill-rule='evenodd' clip-rule='evenodd' d='m13.757 6.697 4.773 4.773a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-4.773 4.774a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06-1.061l3.492-3.493H5.25v-1.5h10.94l-3.493-3.492a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06-1.061Z' fill='#fff'\/><\/svg><\/button><p class=\"font-sans [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-synthesis-none break-words hyphens-auto text-base leading-normal mt-2\">\n\tOn Thursday July 2nd 2026, the lifting industry comes together for the seventh Global Lifting Awareness Day, the worldwide campaign powered by the LEEA.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/a><a class=\"w-full md:max-w-md overflow-hidden group text-start text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pewag.com\/us\/news\/pewag-sustainability-report-2025-our-progress-towards-co2-neutral-production\/\">\n\t<picture\n\t\t\tclass=\"w-full !block bg-gray-100 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