by Crane1 | Jan 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Continuous Crane Rails for Mill Duty Cranes The benefits of continuously welded crane rails are considerable in a steel mill or high use environment. Crane rail is typically installed in 20 or 30-foot sections with splices at the joints. These joints can develop...
by Crane1 | Dec 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Proper Crane End Stops, Bumpers and Guards Improve Safety OSHA 1910.179 calls for bridge and trolley bumpers designed to effectively absorb the damaging energy of impacts to promote safe, efficient operation and minimize equipment stress. Stops also play an important...
by Crane1 | Dec 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Operator Training Improves Safety To ensure the safest and most productive working environment, ongoing training on the proper use of all equipment is a must. The same rule applies to overhead handling systems. Employees who are properly trained and certified to...
by Crane1 | Dec 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Crane and Hoist Inspection Frequency Operational productivity is maximized, total repair costs are reduced, and safety of your equipment is optimized when you have implemented the optimum inspection and maintenance frequency for your overhead cranes and hoists. The...
by Crane1 | Dec 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Safer Hoist Braking Systems Did you know that most hoists manufactured today have only one brake? In the event of a motor coupling, brake failure or power loss most hoists made today will drop the load at the maximum rated speed of the hoist. That’s pretty...