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Improve Efficiency and Your Bottom Line with a Fully-Customized Overhead Lift Solution
If you’re looking around your facility and realizing you need a viable material handling solution, look no further. Some companies know exactly what they need, while others may require a little direction. Either way, there are hundreds of solutions available, many of which can be tailored to meet the needs of your application. Material handling…
Read MoreThree Ways to Boost Productivity with Overhead Lift Solutions
From small machine shops to giant steel mills, overhead cranes have helped thousands of facilities achieve measured improvements in safety and ergonomics, worker autonomy/personnel reduction, reduced workflow bottlenecks, and productivity. Versatility and Flexibility: Find the Perfect Crane to Meet All of Your Lifting Needs Overhead cranes are extremely versatile tools meant to provide a flexible…
Read MoreOverhead Crane Motorization
Some equipment is motorized for travel on a fixed path, while other types of motorization control the movement of the beam, bridge, hoist, or trolley. So, what are the different types of overhead crane motorization, and which one can benefit your application? POWER DRIVES Power drive kits are designed for gantry travel, usually over a…
Read MoreOverhead Versus On-Floor Material Handling Solutions
Material handling is a critical part of any manufacturing operation, and choosing the right equipment is important for worker safety and productivity. Material handling equipment can be broken down into two main categories: overhead and on-floor movers. Both systems can be important to the manufacturing process, but each type has its advantages and disadvantages. On-floor…
Read MoreReducing Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders in Manufacturing and Material Handling
There are a lot of unusual workplace hazards in manufacturing, many of which can lead to workplace injuries. With so many potentially catastrophic injuries on their radar, many companies overlook work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD). But, according to the SHARP research group, work-related musculoskeletal disorder claims (mostly due to overexertion and repetitive motion) accounted for 21…
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Keeping it Grounded: Is Your Crane Safe?
Did you know that you’re required to have a fourth ground bar on your overhead crane system? It’s been nearly 12 years since the National Electrical Code (NEC) changed its requirements for overhead cranes. A 2005 revision of the NEC mandates that all overhead cranes must have a grounded power bar or festooning. The Bureau…
Read MoreLightweight Gantry Cranes for Set-Up Site Applications and Mobile Operations
Moving and lifting heavy materials doesn’t have to involve installing expensive equipment or permanently changing your facility. In fact, many gantry cranes are designed for quick assembly, making them ideal for deploying and redeploying outdoors or for use at multiple facilities. If you‘re looking for flexibility for set-up site applications and repair/maintenance operations, you may…
Read MoreNEMA RATINGS: WHY THEY MATTER
QUESTION: I have to install two new pieces of equipment in our industrial facility. One system will be used outdoors and one will be used indoors. An electrician told us that we have to use a particular enclosure to house the wiring for both systems, and they have to be NEMA-rated. I’ve heard the term…
Read MoreGantry Cranes: Versatility in Maintenance and Repair Operations
Gantry cranes are often used for applications requiring versatility in daily operations. They’re designed to provide multi-purpose lift and transfer capabilities for heavy loads in a variety of applications. Considering maintenance and repair operations can occur on site or from one location to another, flexibility is a crucial crane factor. Gantry cranes are (generally) designed…
Read MoreEasy Overhead Crane Modernization
When purchasing a large system like an overhead crane, facility managers and factory owners generally expect to see long-term service life and a huge return on investment. Many overhead cranes and lift systems are in service for decades. While the aging process and consistently changing compliance standards can present challenges, there are ways to modernize…
Read MoreHOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT JIB CRANE FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Jib cranes are an economical solution for moving materials within individual work areas or from one work area to another. They can also serve as auxiliary lifting devices under overhead cranes. There are a variety of jib cranes on the market today, with styles ranging from entirely self-supporting to ceiling/bridge or wall-mounted. When selecting a…
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