by Crane1 | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Understanding True Vertical Lift If your hoist lifting application involves precise placement of loads, a hoist with “true vertical lift” may be the best choice. True vertical lift means that a hoist is able to lift a load straight up without involving any lateral...
by Crane1 | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Which crane spare parts are critical? An unplanned breakdown in a critical crane or hoist used in production can lead to a significant loss of production and potentially delay deliveries of product to customers. The unplanned breakdown can be catastrophic to both...
by Crane1 | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Crane Wheel Lubrication Extends Rail & Wheel Life Even if you have perfectly aligned wheels and runway rails, the friction of crane flanges on runway rail eventually wears out the wheels and the rail. Unfortunately, perfectly aligned wheels and rail rarely...
by Crane1 | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Overhead Crane and Hoist Terminology Abnormal Operating Conditions: Environmental conditions that are unfavorable, harmful or detrimental to or for the operation of a crane or hoist; conditions such as excessively high or low temperatures, corrosive fumes, dust laden...
by Crane1 | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Cranes and Hoists are not designed to last forever Overhead crane and hoist owners in the United States normally do not knowingly put their workers at risk. But it is what you don’t know about the design life of equipment installed in the last 20 years that may, in...
