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InSpec Crane Inspection performed by CRANE 1 Professionals
The recent disruption to normal business due to COVID 19 has resulted in many businesses delaying their crane and hoist inspections As business hopefully resumes a more normal cycle, it is time to refocus on the potential dangers within your facility and the ongoing efforts required to ensure safety. A CRANE 1 InSpecTM Inspection program is a very thorough process that provides a host of added value to your organization because our inspection is a true equipment assessment incorporating our proprietary inspection technology and methodology.

Improve Safety with Crane Collision Avoidance Systems
Improve Safety with Crane Collision Avoidance Systems Limiting the risk of collisions means increased operator safety, lower maintenance costs, and improved productivity...

Hoist Wire Rope Replacement
The most important factors in hoist wire rope replacement are using the correct rope and installing the rope correctly. There is also quite a bit of confusion on the requirement for a load test after the installation of a wire rope on an existing hoist.

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Chain Hoist
Purchasing or specifying hoists to lift heavy loads in close proximity to equipment and personnel is a decision that requires research and planning of the best options for the correct type, duty and brand of hoist. In this blog we will identify some important items to factor into your decision-making process.

Improve Safety and Productivity Through Crane Automation.
CRANE 1 can help your organization to better protect personnel and improve facility throughput with Intelli-Protect™ technology installed on your cranes to create "no-fly zone"....

Safety, Up-time and Reliability – CRANE 1 Leads the Charge
It is very likely that you are not investing enough with the maintenance efforts on your production cranes! Most organizations do not spend nearly enough on planned maintenance...

Hoist Overload Devices Increase Safety
HOIST OVERLOAD PROTECTION INCREASES SAFETY Though overload protection is common in hoists today, many safety managers assume their cranes have them when they actually may not....

Hoist Central: Any Part – Any Time – Everywhere
CRANE 1 has kicked off an e-commerce site designed to showcase our ability to process online orders for equipment from leading manufacturers as well as sourcing parts from all...

Fall Protection Systems for Crane Runways
Your facility’s overhead cranes represent a significant investment requiring periodic maintenance and inspection. And if you have ever personally walked the length of a crane...

Proper Hoist Chain Inspection
One of the most important parts of an electric chain hoist to inspect carefully is the lifting chain. Most hoist lifting chains are “case hardened”, meaning that the surface...