When the trolley rides as smoothly as possible across the bridge, and the bridge along the runways, you’ll enjoy more productive, dependable service from your overhead crane. In this section, OSHA[...]
In general, dropped loads are one of the most frequent safety hazards associated with overhead cranes. Dropped loads are most commonly the result of one or more of the following factors: poor operator[...]
Overloads—lifts that exceed the rated capacity of a crane—are problematic for many reasons. In addition to being against many regulations, overloads can stress and damage equipment and put your em[...]
Using a hook that falls below specifications recommended by the manufacturer tempts fate. Specifically, it increases the chance for equipment failure that could lead to injuries and lost production ti[...]
This analogy is similar to load drift. If you stop your crane but the hoist continues to travel in either direction, there is a problem. The issue could be with the mechanical load brake, the holding [...]
Two key factors influence the “toughness” of overhead crane wheels: The hardness of the raw material used to make the wheels—such as alloys, low-carbon steel or medium-carbon steel and the heat [...]
Operational and load tests are critical for crane safety For the safety and productivity of your employees and workplace, it’s of critical importance to know that new or newly repaired or modernized[...]
When overhead cranes break down, so does productivity. And if you’ve been there, you know how costly lost production time can be. These five practices – from inspections to crane upgrades – can [...]
Workstation Jib Cranes offers easy, ergonomic lifting and transfer of repetitive loads. These small, nimble cranes are faster than motorized jibs and are very affordable. The workstation jibs can be p[...]
Bridge cranes cover rectangular work areas, while monorail systems can be used to move loads along a linear path, cover various work area shapes, or to link work areas together. Work station bridge cr[...]
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