by admin | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Crane Runway Steel vs Building Steel It is a frequent situation that we are asked to install new cranes and runway rail in a new building where the contractor has provided the runway beams. Many times, we discover runway beams that are so far out of alignment...
by admin | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
CRANE 1 – Overhead Crane Project Management Process In January of 2018 CRANE 1 implemented new sales & project management processes for standard and engineered crane systems. Highly Engineered and box girder cranes will be handled by our Engineered Crane...
by admin | 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 admin | 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 admin | 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 admin | 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,...
