On electrified overhead crane systems, the crane’s controls allow an operator to direct the movement of the crane and the hoist. The three types of movement that are influenced by a crane’s contro[...]
While a crane manufacturer will come in to your facility and gather all of the information that they need to put a proper quote and specification together, it’s also a good idea for you as the consu[...]
Whether you’re considering upgrading or modernizing your older crane system, or you’re designing the specifications for a new overhead crane system, your number one goal should be to improve the s[...]
Variable Frequency Drives, or VFDs, were introduced to the material handling industry in the late 80’s-early 90’s after the birth of low cost high speed power transistors. Variable frequency drive[...]
Prior to the introduction of variable frequency drives, overhead crane operators controlled their cranes using contactor-based controls. For lower duty cycle cranes, the systems were equipped with eit[...]
One of the greatest benefits of upgrading your overhead crane with variable frequency drive controls, is that they’re so adaptable to any type of crane application. Lower-end systems designed for mo[...]
Most operators who have transitioned from contactor-controlled cranes to a new variable frequency drive system will tell you that there is an adjustment period. Overall, it can take weeks to even a fe[...]
Does it seem like you’re battling with your older overhead crane system to keep it up and running? Maybe it feels like all you do is tear apart gearboxes and replace the worn-out parts and couplers.[...]
No matter what kind of lifting equipment, its accessories cannot be ignored, such as the chain of a crane. The chain of the crane is an important part of the lifting equipment. It plays an important r[...]
When a customer inquires about an electric single-girder crane, the customer will ask, how much is your electric single-girder crane? Maybe how to sell your single beam crane? This is usually one-side[...]
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