by Crane1 | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
DETERMINING THE SERVICE OR DUTY CLASSIFICATION OF CRANES & HOISTS Determining the duty or service classifications when specifying new cranes and hoists can be tricky due to the fact that there are numerous standards that use different methods of determining duty...
by Crane1 | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Crane Sway Control Increases Safety & Operator Productivity Using conventional crane and trolley motion controls, the load suspended on the hook will pendulum due to travel acceleration or deceleration. The operator, controlling a critical or easily damaged load...
by Crane1 | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
BELOW-THE-HOOK LIFTER STANDARDS If you own or use a below the hook lifting device it is important to understand the standards! So, what are Below the hook devices? They are structural and mechanical lifting devices (spreader beams, lifting beams, C-hooks, plate...
by Crane1 | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY HAS REVOLUTIONIZED CRANE PERFORMANCE While technological advancements have significantly improved the structural and mechanical portions of an overhead crane, the process has been more evolutionary than revolutionary. What has changed dramatically,...
by Crane1 | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
CRANE INSPECTIONS ESSENTIAL TO SAFE, PRODUCTIVE OPERATIONS A program of regularly-scheduled crane and hoist inspections conducted by specially-trained, third-party technical professionals can save companies great expense by verifying compliance with local regulations...
