by Crane1 | Dec 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hoist Monitoring Systems As the 20 ton and under hoist market has become more competitive, European style hoists, designed to DIN and ISO standards have taken the share away from traditional American style hoist built to CMAA and HMI standards. The European style...
by Crane1 | Dec 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Causes for Hoist Wire Rope Failures A hoist wire rope is a machine in and of itself that requires proper selection, installation, and maintenance. As a wire rope is used in a hoisting application, the individual wires move and allow the rope to bend around the drum...
by Crane1 | Dec 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
CRANE 1 Expands Southeast Presence with Materials Handling Solutions Acquisition We are pleased to announce that Material Handling Solutions (“MHS”) headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina (near Greenville, SC) with an additional service location in Charlotte, North...
by Crane1 | Dec 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Overhead Crane Inspector and Technician Standards CRANE 1 is committed to providing our customers with trained, qualified and competent Inspectors and Technicians. As a member of MHI, CRANE 1 endorses and follows the requirements of CMAA Specification 78 throughout...
by Crane1 | Dec 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
ASME B30.16 Hoist Inspection Requirements Many hoists and cranes do not fall under the inspection requirements of OSHA 1910.179. 1910.179 codes only cover hoists that installed as part of a top running double girder crane or gantry. Inspection requirements for...
