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Tandem Lift Safe Practices
Tandem lifting allows two cranes to lift objects too heavy or too large for one crane to lift. Tandem loading is often employed to place heavy structural beams for bridges, lift long components from horizontal to vertical positions, or move objects near power lines. Small sites can also utilize tandem lifting. Sites with limited space…
Read MoreOverhead Crane Safety—Three Major Hazards and Preventative Measures
Overhead cranes are an effective way to lift, move, and transport goods and materials. Many sectors, such as construction, manufacturing, and the metal industries, use them to complete their daily operations. There are many safety concerns when loading, unloading, and moving heavy materials. Accidents can occur at any time due to various reasons. Poorly maintained…
Read MoreSafety Tips for Material Handling Cranes
Manufacturers and other industries use material handling cranes to lift and transfer heavy materials without putting unnecessary strain on workers. These cranes aid the production process and help workers avoid heavy lifting-related injuries. As with all heavy machinery, crane operators must take precautions to keep material handling safer for everyone involved. Implementing the safety tips below can help create a safer workplace. Checklist Before Moving a…
Read MoreA Brief Guide to Crane Maintenance
A preventative maintenance program is critical if your company uses an overhead crane for material handling. Be sure to center your maintenance program on an effective, thorough, and regularly conducted safety inspection plan. If your crane inspector finds any unsafe conditions or deteriorated components, you must repair them before any work can continue using the…
Read MoreBenefits of Motorization
Spanco’s Workstation Bridge Cranes, Gantry Cranes, and Jib Cranes can be manually operated to provide excellent material handling services for the end user. But the end user may discover that a manual crane is challenging to operate in certain situations. If the load is difficult to access, a person could be put in a dangerous…
Read MoreBridge Variations
How Spanco Customizes Bridge Functionality for the Customer Workstation bridge cranes can offer a lot of customization. Some can be freestanding, while others can be mounted to the ceiling. They can be accessorized with components that extend the hook approach beyond the standard trolley travel footprint, or even designed with motorized hoists for precise part…
Read MoreEquipment Maintenance
In material handling operations, preventive maintenance of overhead cranes and their parts and components is critical for keeping equipment and work environments as safe and productive as possible. A comprehensive preventive maintenance program typically includes three categories: inspections, routine maintenance, and repairs. Preventive maintenance is important for multiple reasons. Material handling equipment is a significant…
Read MoreMaterial Handling Options: Jib and Workstation Cranes
When it comes to material handling applications, how can you know which type of crane is the best option for your situation? Spanco offers multiple lines of material handling cranes, which include many different features and operating characteristics. Those lines include Jib Cranes, Gantry Cranes, and Workstation Cranes. We’ve covered some of the features of…
Read MoreProtecting Slings Is the User’s Responsibility
Slings are a fundamental component of lifting and rigging operations. When lifting with a crane, slings are used to connect the load to the hoist hook or other lifting device. Depending on the way they are used and how they’re configured, slings can be used to stabilize oddly shaped objects, secure bundles of material, and…
Read MoreThe Importance of Training
All professions require some amount of job training. For crane operators, there are two types of training that are necessary to be able to perform their job correctly. The first is practical, technical training; this type of training includes operational information, i.e., how to control a crane’s movement and operations. The second type is safety…
Read MorePromise to Perform Industries, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Transol Corporation and Their Subsidiaries including Spanco, Inc.
As of October 29, 2021, Spanco, Rigid Lifelines, and Lug-All are under the ownership of Promise to Perform Industries, Inc. All of Transol Corporation’s subsidiaries, including Spanco, Inc., Rigid Lifelines, and Lug-All Corporation and their assets have been acquired through a management buyout to ensure maximum continuity to customers, employees, and vendors. This acquisition provides…
Read MoreSÉCURITÉ DES PONTS ROULANTS – TROIS DANGERS MAJEURS ET MESURES PRÉVENTIVES
D’innombrables entreprises des secteurs de la fabrication et de la construction comptent sur des ponts roulants pour soulever et transporter des matériaux. Lorsqu’ils sont installés et utilisés correctement, ces systèmes rendent les opérations plus faciles et plus sûres. Cependant, les accidents de pont roulant provoquent des blessures graves et des décès chaque année. Pour prévenir…
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