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Cranes

How to Inspect a Crane for Safety Issues and Prevent Injuries

Most people assume that the industry for manufacturing construction equipment is enormous. However, many people are shocked when they find out how huge the manufacturing market is just for creating overhead cranes. Every year, the United States alone has an overhead crane manufacturing industry that generates $977 million in revenue! Of course, one reason that

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Cranes

The Best Cranes for the Aerospace Industry

The aerospace industry is a massive and rapidly growing field, valued at $72.8 billion. It is made up of two main segments: commercial aviation and defense aviation. Regarding aerospace manufacturing, quality and safety are of utmost importance. Choosing the right hoist and crane is essential for any aerospace manufacturer. In this blog post, we’ll look

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Cranes

A Look Into Every Different Type of Workstation Crane

In the last few decades, industrial capacity has grown like never before. This growth is commendable; it would be unwise for one to ignore the benefits of automation and material handling. But it would not be possible without workstation crane workstations. As the term suggests, a workstation crane can be a stationary or mobile structure

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Overhead Crane

Everything You Need to Know About Overhead Crane Repair

Every overhead crane operator understands how important it is to maximize the lifespan of their crane. Following a professional overhead, a crane repair program is vital to protect this significant investment. How can you ensure that this vital asset is functioning as safely and productively as possible? In this article, we look at the key

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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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Safety Training

What Are the Common Causes of Crane Accidents?

Are you worried that your workforce will succumb to the dangers of operating a crane one day? Do you fear that your crane will malfunction shortly and cause harm to your workers in the process? If so, then you need to learn all that you can about crane accidents. Doing so can help you in

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industrial cranes
Cranes

7 Interesting Facts About Industrial Cranes

Crane machines have been used since the time of the Ancient Greeks. They may have evolved and grown somewhat since the 6th Century BC, but the concept and use remain the same. They are an essential part of all of our material handling industries. We would not be able to run most of our manufacturing

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Crane Safety: Training Tips, OSHA Protocols, and More
Cranes

Crane Safety: Training Tips, OSHA Protocols, and More

Crane safety must be a priority. In 2017, 33 Americans died because of a crane accident. Each of these deaths was preventable.  Manufacturers have integrated safety systems into their cranes. But it’s not enough to rely on technology. You and your workers need to study general crane safety.  What are the risks that each kind

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Cranes

Benefits and Uses of Workstation Cranes

While it’s easy to gravitate to the usual factory setup, sometimes it’s better to update your workforce. By “workforce”, we don’t only mean the humans working in your factory. We’re also talking about the machines that they use to perform essential tasks. That’s where workstations cranes come in. With great mobility and strength, workstation cranes

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Cranes

What are Intelligent Lifting Devices?

Your company had yet another employee sidelined due to an injury. Productivity’s down due to the strain on the workforce. You can’t afford to lose any more employees or production time loss. There is a way you can keep employees safe and increase productivity. Using intelligent lifting devices assists in this endeavor.  There are many

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