by Crane1 | Dec 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Annual Oil Analysis of Crane and Hoist Gearboxes Most hoist manufacturers require specific lubricants for their gear cases and have defined time requirement for oil changes. Since the gear case is usually the most expensive repair component, it makes absolute sense...
by Crane1 | Dec 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Crane Anti-Collision Systems Electronic Technologies Employed by Magnetek for Collision Avoidance Systems If the application requires collision avoidance between cranes, monorail carriers, and other obstructions, Electromotive Systems has the solution. Below are some...
by Crane1 | Dec 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hoist Upper Limit Controversy There is a huge controversy within the hoist inspection community when discussing the ANSI requirement of a secondary limit switch on European style hoists sold with only a single upper limit switch that is operated based upon drum turns....
by Crane1 | Dec 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
CRANE RUNWAY INSPECTIONS Overhead crane runway systems receive constant loading as well as wear forces that create operational and safety issues over time. Therefore, the proper inspection of crane runways and their supporting systems is just as important as the...
by Crane1 | Dec 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Runway Fall Protection Systems 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 with this...
