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Advanced Crane Control using Magnetek Products

Advanced Crane Control using Magnetek Products

Advanced Crane Control using Magnetek Products Magnetek is CRANE 1’s featured supplier for high technology control solutions for overhead cranes and hoists. Magnetek’s feature-packed remote controls help keep the operator safely away from the load while...
Dangers of a “Low Bid” Crane Inspection

Dangers of a “Low Bid” Crane Inspection

Dangers of a “Low Bid” Crane Inspection When crane and hoist inspections are only considered as an OSHA mandatory checklist item, poor inspection organization selection criteria is frequently implemented.  In this situation, the lowest price offer for...
High Performance Hoisting Ropes

High Performance Hoisting Ropes

High Performance Hoisting Ropes Many newer hoists are using high-performance wire ropes for higher strength while using a smaller rope diameter that allows more compact drums and smaller diameter sheaves.  So what exactly is a high-performance wire rope. Steel wire...
Single vs. Double Girder Bridge Cranes

Single vs. Double Girder Bridge Cranes

Single vs. Double Girder Bridge Cranes Part of the application analysis for a crane system is to determine when to use a single girder crane vs. a double girder crane.  In most cases, a single girder crane is less expensive than a double girder crane; however, the...
Light Crane Systems Using Gorbel

Light Crane Systems Using Gorbel

LIGHT CRANE SYSTEMS USING GORBEL WORKSTATION CRANES For many lighter capacity crane applications, a custom-designed crane system is no longer necessary.  With the need to provide a flexible and cost-efficient solution for lighter loads and ergonomic solutions, light...