Blog

Electric chain hoist

April 27th, 2023

The New Workmate™ Electric Hoist by Spanco®

Designed with the customers’ needs prioritized, the compact and ergonomic Workmate is constructed with a modular design, higher capacity, lighter weight, and flexibility in mind.

Recent Posts

Advantages of Tripod Cranes

Tripod cranes are flexible tools for lifting items in multiple industries, including film, furniture, military, waste management, and construction. They’re lightweight,…

Read Article
Incorporating Flexibility for Process and Fixed-Position Layouts

Incorporating Flexibility for Process and Fixed-Position Layouts

The goal of an effective facility layout is to provide the most efficient workflow and plant flexibility without…

Read Article

Material Handling Basics: What is a Gantry Crane?

A gantry crane is a type of overhead crane with legs that support its bridge, trolley, and hoist….

Read Article
Two mechanics using a spanco crane to help remove an engine from a green car.

Custom Solutions: How Spanco Tailors Cranes to Your Industry’s Unique Needs

From aerospace engineering to inventory management, many industries use cranes in daily operations. Cranes allow professionals to lift…

Read Article
Disadvantages of DIY Overhead Cranes

Disadvantages of DIY Overhead Cranes  

DIY overhead cranes can seem appealing for small businesses or hobbyists looking to save money on material handling…

Read Article

Material Handling Basics: What is a Workstation Crane?

Workstation cranes are user-friendly, ergonomic cranes that help workers perform material handling tasks with less risk of injury….

Read Article

Gantry Cranes: Top Five Questions

1) How Big Do You Make Your Gantry Cranes? Spanco offers several gantry crane models with capacities from…

Read Article

Material Handling Basics: What is a Jib Crane?

A jib crane is a type of overhead lifting device that is frequently used in smaller work cell…

Read Article

Advantages of Custom Crane Systems Versus Standard One-Size-Fits-All Systems

There are many reasons for purchasing a custom-built crane system instead of a one-size-fits-all system that many companies…

Read Article

Enclosed Track Workstation Bridge Cranes Vs. I-Beam Overhead Traveling Cranes

When most people think of cranes, they think of overhead traveling cranes with an I-beam type girder. While…

Read Article

Gantry Cranes: Moving Under Load

One of the biggest benefits of using a Spanco Gantry Crane is the ability to move your gantry…

Read Article

Benefits of Nylacron™ Casters

In August, we posted an article that briefly covered each of the three types of casters most often…

Read Article

Find your perfect-fit product