What’s 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. Motor[...]
On November 2, 2007, a journeyman iron worker endured fractured vertebrae after being struck by sheets of plywood that fell out of a basket sling. The worker had given a signal to the crane operator t[...]
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is the practice of controlling hazardous energy to prevent the unexpected start-up, energization, or release of stored energy during service or maintenance activities. In many ca[...]
If you’ve been searching for the right gantry crane, lift truck, or rolling lift system for your specific application, there are several options to consider. It’s important to ask yourself questio[...]
Every year, many workers suffer avoidable injuries because of seemingly negligible strain. We don’t often think of simple, repetitive work as being especially hazardous, but it can be more dangerous[...]
Foundationless Jib cranes, also known as industrial slab-mounted jib cranes, are bolted directly to an existing concrete floor. Using the existing floor means that you don’t need to purchase a costl[...]
We receive a lot of questions about dedicated and non-dedicated crane operators and how their roles and safety concerns differ. While there is not a lot of information online about the topic, the CMAA[...]
We’ve received a lot of recent inquiries about the difference between plain track, trussed track (often referred to as “workstation”), and standard I-beams for cranes. Hopefully this post will c[...]
Gantry cranes come with multiple options and accessories, which can help to better tailor your system to your operation. One of the most useful options and accessories regarding gantry cranes is track[...]
Steel is one of the most commonly used metals in overhead cranes and material handling systems. That’s because metals like steel are strong, cost effective, and easy to manipulate. However, steel is[...]
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