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Lifting Point Solutions for Flipping Dies

Lifting Point Solutions for Flipping Dies

  Lifting Point Solutions for Flipping Dies The proper use of lifting points is often overlooked in mold and die handling leading to the continued use of inappropriate lifting points—increasing the possibility of failures and/or injuries. While not as prevalent...
Equipment Specifications for Flipping Molds and Dies

Equipment Specifications for Flipping Molds and Dies

Equipment Specifications for Flipping Molds and Dies CRANE 1 receives many inquiries for mold and die handling cranes. In the die maintenance area, the requirement to flip the dies is usually specified. This can be done with two hoists operating in tandem on a single...
Benefits of Modernizing your cranes to VFD’s

Benefits of Modernizing your cranes to VFD’s

Benefits of Modernizing your cranes to VFD’s No other technological development in nearly 40 years has done more to revolutionize overhead crane operation and maintenance than the AC Variable Frequency Drive (VFD).  Today’s Variable Frequency Controls and Flux...
Hot Metal Handling Hoist Requirements

Hot Metal Handling Hoist Requirements

Hoists and Cranes for Hot Metal Handling Hoist Requirements CRANE 1 receives many requests for hot metal hoisting applications each year.  The proper selection of the hoist with proper hot metal features is vital to ensure the safety of the operator and the longevity...
Crane Runway Steel vs Building Steel

Crane Runway Steel vs Building Steel

Crane Runway Steel vs Building Steel It is a frequent situation that we are asked to install new cranes and runway rail in a new building where the contractor has provided the runway beams.  Many times, we discover runway beams that are so far out of alignment...