by Crane1 | Jan 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
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 rail, you understand the fall hazards associated...
by Crane1 | Jan 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
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 coating of the chain is very hard while the inner metal of the...
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...
