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Cranes and Hoists are not designed to last forever
Cranes and Hoists are not designed to last forever Overhead crane and hoist owners in the United States normally do not knowingly put their workers at risk. But it is what you don’t know about the design life of equipment installed in the last 20 years that may, in...
Crane Load Proximity Lights Improve Safety
Crane Load Proximity Lights Improve Safety Load proximity lights are the latest safety feature that many organizations are adding to their overhead cranes to reduce the hazards to pedestrians exposed to the moving crane load. The increased use of remote controls with...
ASME B30.10 Hook Inspections
Hook inspection requirements are outlined in ASME B30.10 and require that hooks be visually inspected during the normal course of use by the operator as well as periodically by a designated or qualified individual. Non-destructive testing is required based upon the recommendation of the designated person responsible for the periodic hook inspections. The frequency and documentation requirement of the periodic inspection shall be dependent on the type of equipment in which the hook is used, but at least annually. During the inspection, some of the conditions that should be looked for include:
Hoist Explosion Proof and Spark Resistance
There is a fair amount of confusion regarding explosion proof and spark resistance in hoist and crane applications. The following article explains the difference and gives some information on how to specify the classification of the application.
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