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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 repair
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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Safety Training

The Importance of Quality Crane Training

Crane accidents are a serious matter. The sheer size and weight of the equipment involved mean that half of them with injuries end in death. At least 90 percent are the result of human error, the most common of which is operators exceeding the crane’s operational capacity. Proper crane training should mean your operators know

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Cranes

How Often Do You Need a Crane Inspection?

Why Are Crane Inspections Important? Daily use wears down many of the parts found on a crane. Over weeks or months, this can lead to an eventual breakdown which can halt usage and throw off your schedule. Or, worse, it can cause a complete failure that puts your workers, and anyone in the vicinity of

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