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Four Major Safety Hazards of Overhead Crane Usage Overhead cranes and hoists are used every day in thousands of companies around the country to lift and move materials. An overhead aluminum gantry is easy and safe when installed, maintained, and used properly. But every year, injuries and fatalities happen due to overhead crane accidents. Recognizing

Inspecting and Maintaining Your Hoist to Keep From Costly Downtime Your aluminum gantry is only as good as your hoist. And like any other machine, if not maintained or repaired, you can be looking at a breakdown at the worst possible moment. When your business is reliant on being able to move materials, that can

How a Portable Gantry Crane Can Help Your Productivity Cranes are used in multiple industries that require lifting and hoisting large machinery. A great alternative to large, permanent systems, a gantry crane is one that utilizes a bridge supported by two or more legs that can still offer a large lifting capacity while still offering

Are Heavy-Duty Gantry Cranes the Ideal Choice for Heavy Load Lifting? When it comes to lifting hundreds of tons of materials, there are a number of different heavy-duty gantry cranes that are capable of doing just that available on the market today. They are well-known for their heavy load lifting capabilities and are commonly found

Advantages and Disadvantages of Single Overhead Bridge Cranes Overhead cranes that operate with a minimum of two overhead runways built into a building’s support structure are more commonly referred to as “bridge” cranes. The bridge serves two purposes – first, it’s a load-bearing beam running the entire width of the work area and second, it’s

Qualities of Rubber-Tired Gantry Cranes An RTG or “rubber-tired gantry” crane is typically used in an intermodal application, but the key difference between this type of crane and others is its mobile capabilities. In other words, an RTG crane wasn’t designed for stationery use. Project managers who are in the market for this type of

Consider 6 Factors Before Selecting Crane Service Provider for Materials Handling Facilities When operating a manufacturing or materials handling facility, two of any company’s primary concerns are saving money and saving space. To comply with strict regulations and remain in business, overhead lifting systems require: • proper crane service • Regular quality inspections • Routine

While there are many types of gantry and crane-related accidents that occur every year, tipping due to equipment instability is by far the most common of all.  In most cases, crane operator error or the failure to follow crane rating guidelines inevitably leads to this type of mishap.  If you’ve ever experienced this type of