<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Scaftech Blog &amp; Guides</title><description>Practical guidance on lifting equipment, inspection, MPI, calibration, tanks and heavy equipment.</description><link>https://scaftech.ng/</link><language>en-NG</language><item><title>What to include in a lifting-gear supply request</title><link>https://scaftech.ng/field-notes/lifting-gear-supply-request-checklist/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://scaftech.ng/field-notes/lifting-gear-supply-request-checklist/</guid><description>Give your supplier the load, arrangement, dimensions and documentation needs that turn a general request into a scoped quotation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Equipment supply</category><author>enquiries@scaftech.ng (Scaftech Services)</author></item><item><title>How to read instrument calibration 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equipment.</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Equipment scope</category><author>enquiries@scaftech.ng (Scaftech Services)</author></item><item><title>What should a lifting-equipment certificate contain?</title><link>https://scaftech.ng/field-notes/lifting-equipment-certificate-contents/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://scaftech.ng/field-notes/lifting-equipment-certificate-contents/</guid><description>Review the equipment identity, scope, findings and restrictions before using a certificate or examination report in your asset records.</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Documentation</category><author>enquiries@scaftech.ng (Scaftech Services)</author></item><item><title>Load testing and proof-load testing: what is the difference?</title><link>https://scaftech.ng/field-notes/load-testing-vs-proof-load-testing/</link><guid 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