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Crane Repair

7 Common Crane Repairs

Cranes are machines with hoists and chains. It helps in lifting and lowering materials. Since they do heavy work, they also need repair from time to time. Do you want to know what the common crane repairs are? Read this article and find out the seven common repairs you should know and get ready for.  1.

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Material Handling

7 Benefits of Preventative Maintenance for Your Cranes

Are you wondering whether you need to do preventative maintenance on your cranes? Crane maintenance is an important part of keeping your industrial cranes functioning at their highest level. It also hurts your company’s ability to run smoothly and safely. Businesses that don’t perform preventative maintenance run the risk of incurring many costly consequences.  But

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Gantry Cranes

Do You Need a Rolling Gantry Crane? What to Know

A rolling gantry crane has swiftly entered the market and become a much more efficient option for multiple industries. There are a few different types of gantry cranes, but they all offer a diversity of uses. Additionally, they are commonly used in the outdoor setting and can strike a balance between quality and productivity.  If

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Overhead Crane

Top Overhead Crane Parts You Should Know About: A Guide

One of the most important aspects of any industry is having the right equipment for the job. This creates greater efficiency, productivity, and ensures safety for your staff. Overhead cranes are ideal for moving heavy materials quickly and precisely. They are most often found in warehouses that have heavy lifting requirements and/or a high volume

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Crane Repair

Top 4 Signs You Need Crane Repair Services

For almost 16 years, there was an over 50% decrease in nonfatal injuries in the construction industry. Much of this can be owed to improved technology and safety regulations. One of the more commonly used machines in manufacturing is a crane.  While it helps carry large and heavy loads, it poses a significant risk for

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Gantry Cranes

Why You Need a Portable Gantry Crane: A Closer Look

Predictions show that by 2031 the global gantry crane market will grow to a value of $3 billion. There are several types of gantry cranes on the market each with different advantages and applications. Perhaps the most versatile of these is the portable gantry crane. Gantry cranes are very useful in several industries, and yours

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Safety Training

6 Essential Crane Safety Tips

Did you know that there were 297 total crane-related deaths reported from the period of 2011 to 2017 (an average of 42 per year)? And over half of the crane-related deaths were related to workers being hit by some object or equipment, particularly a falling object or equipment.  That’s why it’s so important to have

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Cranes

A Guide to Overhead Crane Maintenance

Since 2011, there have been over 40 crane-related deaths per year in the United States. Many more people working with overhead cranes have suffered life-altering injuries on the job site. One way to reduce the likelihood of crane-related accidents is to keep the equipment in good condition at all times. The lack of proper inspections

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Gantry Cranes

Gantry Cranes: Everything You Need to Know

With urbanization on the rise and manufacturing capacity increasing, the need for gantry cranes will rise by about six percent per year. While the COVID pandemic has reduced the rate of new construction projects, demand should recover in both public and private sector projects. An overhead gantry crane can improve the productivity of a shop or yard

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Jib Cranes

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Jib Cranes

Do you want to know all about jib cranes and how they work, but maybe don’t know where to start? We’re the crane experts here at Shannahan Crane and Hoist. Jib cranes may seem complicated at first but in this ultimate guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about them. What Are Jib Cranes?

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