Custom Aluminum Gantry Crane for Nuclear Facility Decommissioning Once again, EC&MW, Inc. was contacted by another nuclear power facility—this time in Alabama. If memory serves correctly, the facility was in the process of being decommissioned. Unlike most of our custom aluminum gantry cranes that remain in service for years, this crane was engineered for a
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Using drums or lift wheels, hoists are able to move loads vertically and can be operated electrically or manually. Furthermore, industry professionals typically rely on one of two different types of electrical hoists, namely chain or wire rope. When you’re analyzing a particular lifting task, there are 4 key factors that you have to
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US-Made Customized Gantry Are in Demand In today’s fast-moving industries, flexibility is everything—especially when it comes to lifting and rigging equipment. From construction sites and municipal utilities to military operations and cleanroom installations, no two job sites are the same. That’s why customizable gantry cranes are quickly becoming the gold standard in material handling. Let’s
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Custom 2,000 lb Aluminum Gantry Crane for Artist Rebecca Johnson Over the years, EC&MW has designed and manufactured numerous custom portable aluminum gantry cranes for artists and craftsmen. From stone sculptors to woodworkers, every application presents unique lifting challenges, and each crane is engineered to meet the customer’s specific requirements. One such project was completed
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Custom Gantry Crane with Electric Winch At first glance, this crane may not appear especially unique, but nothing could be further from the truth. Every aspect of this custom aluminum gantry crane was engineered around a highly specific set of customer requirements. While we would have liked to identify the end user, we are prohibited
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Crane for Shell & Fuel-efficient concept vehicle In 2016, EC&MW, Inc. designed and engineered this unique aluminum gantry crane for Shell Oil Company to support one of its educational outreach programs. The gantry was used during demonstrations at universities, engineering schools, and industry events to showcase an innovative, highly fuel-efficient concept vehicle while encouraging future
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Custom Hard-Anodized Aluminum Gantry Crane for Medical Manufacturing EC&MW was contacted by a Georgia-based manufacturer of precision plastic medical implants to design and manufacture a lightweight aluminum gantry crane with a 1,000-pound lifting capacity. The crane’s primary purpose was to safely remove and install molds used in the company’s plastic injection molding machines. Because the
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A gantry crane is a type of crane used to lift and lower a load from a bridge supported by legs. The main beam that straddles the workspace and load is the gantry or I-beam. This beam holds the hoist and trolley frame. Similar to an overhead crane, a gantry is typically one that is
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Like any other mechanical system, regular maintenance and inspections are necessary when it comes to your gantry crane. Operating any overhead crane comes with its own inherent risks. Because they are designed to move heavy loads, proper maintenance and inspections ensure that they are working safely and reliably. Dependability Equals Safety The safety of anyone
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When it comes to preventing aluminum and portable gantry hazards, the key often comes down to a simple case of pro-action versus reaction. In any industry, hazards are constantly present. But if all operators and workers are aware of appropriate safety standards and what to look for in order to be prepared, many of these
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