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Over the past decade, there have been few safety resources available to companies and employees working with, in, or around overhead cranes. There are two major industries with an alarming number of worker fatalities due to improper or unsafe use of a crane: construction and manufacturing. According to multiple sources,…

The manufacturing industry is always evolving to fit the changing needs of society. Businesses have been trying to determine the future of manufacturing for centuries. Today, the future of manufacturing depends heavily on technology and consumer choice. So, what can we do, as manufacturers and consumers, to ensure that we…

What is the Point of a Retrofit Conversion Kit? Retrofit conversion kits—better known as retrofit jib drives—are used to convert an existing manual rotation jib crane to a motorized system. Motorizing your jib crane provides powered rotation of the boom, which is ideal for lifting heavy loads. Powered rotation of…

Is your jib crane easily assembled to reduce cost? If you’re considering…

The economy has been slowly improving, which means more manufacturing companies are investing in overhead lift equipment to streamline their operations and improve worker safety. Despite major economic improvements in the US, many companies are still looking to cut costs when it comes to purchasing cranes for their factories. One…

Last week we talked about cold-weather safety and “weatherizing” overhead crane components…

Maintaining an appropriate ambient temperature is crucial to the proper functioning and…

If you are searching for a material handling solution that will cover certain sections of your facility or to supplement a large overhead crane, a jib might be exactly what need. Jib cranes in general are pretty simple systems—a boom attached to a mast or mounted on a wall that…

Mixed-capacity bridge cranes are an excellent solution for companies looking to leverage their system capability and reduce bridge dead weight. That’s because using heavier capacity runways with multiple smaller capacity bridges can help to leverage the system’s capability and provide multiple lift solutions within one coverage area. Mixed Capacity Bridge…

OSHA’s mission is to assure safe workplaces by setting and enforcing standards, and  providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Employers must comply with all applicable OSHA standards. Employers must also comply with the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act, which requires employers to keep their workplace free of serious…