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Is a top running or underhung bridge crane appropriate for your facility? Learn more about how to make this determination, the pros and cons of each configuration, and factors to keep in mind as you evaluate what’s best for your business. When selecting a bridge crane, there are several important design criteria that you will … Read more

When looking at injury statistics, cranes are often cited as being the most dangerous piece of equipment on site. One article states that approximately 80% of crane accidents are a result of operators exceeding the crane’s capacity. Further, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that “just over half of all fatal crane injuries involved the worker being struck by an object … Read more

Understanding what a crane runway is and what it does is critical to safe operation. A crane runway is a component of an overhead crane that provides support and rigidity to a bridge crane assembly. A crane runway will include the structural components of an overhead crane, such as the vertical support columns, the bridge … Read more

Installing Your Overhead Crane – What To Expect & How To Prepare This short piece of information is going to simplify your work life, save you time and money, improve your facility safety and reduce your stress. Take a few moments, read through this short introduction—thoroughly—and then take a quick peek at the checklist. It’s … Read more

Cranes and hoists are a primary component of manufacturing. Nearly every industry relies on some version of a hoist to cost-effectively manufacture goods. Once the goods are manufactured, a crane often lifts them onto a container ship, and the same happens at the destination. Without the use of cranes and hoists, the industrial age would … Read more

The overhead crane industry is rightfully concerned about the failure of wire rope and has a profound and obvious interest in preventing it. Depending upon which expert you talk with, there are many opinions as to the ‘main causes’ of these failures. The list for reasons leading to the failure of wire rope is lengthy, … Read more

With the increase in construction and manufacturing across the country, cranes have become an important part of maintaining the national infrastructure. They aid in moving construction materials around job sites, lifting other pieces of machinery around shops, and allowing workers to perform their jobs efficiently. Because there are more cranes in operation than ever before, … Read more

Overhead hoists use pulleys, wire rope, and chains to achieve the leverage needed for lifting heavy objects with minimal effort. Overhead hoists can be electrically, pneumatically, or manually operated and will often be incorporated into cranes and other heavy machinery. Today, we will discuss the different types of overhead hoists available and how they are commonly used. … Read more

Operational productivity is maximized, total repair costs are reduced, and safety of your equipment is optimized when you have implemented the proper inspection and maintenance frequency for your overhead cranes and hoists. The big question is: How do I know what is the proper frequency? Worker safety is an obvious priority for every business, so the … Read more

Workstation Cranes 101 The team at CraneTech has installed custom overhead crane and hoist equipment for thousands of customers over the years including Chain & Wire Rope Hoists, Jib Cranes, Monorail Systems, Bridge Cranes. Crane Controls and more.  One of the more effective low cost systems is the freestanding workstation crane that is designed to … Read more