Cost would be the biggest disadvantage to specifying a built up hoist into an overhead crane system. The cost factors into the equation in many ways: Only compatible with top running double girder cra[...]
Arch beams, window track, zipper track, serrated track, or castellated beams…whatever you choose to call them, you need to be aware of what they are, and why they’re considered dangerous if they[...]
If you’ve determined that your business can benefit from the installation of a new overhead crane system, then you’re probably in the beginning stages of researching companies who make or build ov[...]
Energy chain, also commonly referred to as power chain, is a versatile and flexible method of running electrical or data cable to a piece of equipment or machinery. Energy chain can be used with vario[...]
On this mobile gantry crane, energy chain is being used to run power and control cable to the hoist and the bridge. The number of applications energy chain can be used for are almost unlimited, but it[...]
Efficient Design Most importantly, energy chain offers a simple clean design and a simplified installation. It’s really just a matter of attaching the trough to the main girder of the crane. From th[...]
On most crane systems, the cost of implementing an energy chain electrification system can be higher upfront than a traditional festoon, conductor bar, or cable reel system. Traditional electrificatio[...]
Energy Chain: Overhead Crane Electrification for Harsh Environments Does your job depend on maintaining the equipment in your facility to keep production up and running? Do you have overhead cranes op[...]
Once the overhead crane installation is complete, the installers will test the functionality of the new overhead crane system and also perform a rated load test. OSHA 1910.179 Overhead & Gantry Cr[...]
A bridge crane can be supported by the roof/ceiling, a freestanding support system, or can be tied back to the existing building supports. In an existing building structure, you have to have a clear u[...]
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