Heavy machinery operators are in high demand. One type of machinery you may not have considered is a bridge crane. Becoming a bridge crane operator gives you a competitive salary and interesting work. Learn more about what it takes to become an overhead crane operator and how to get started. What Is a Bridge Crane?
An overhead bridge crane is an essential piece of equipment that helps you move heavy objects in a linear direction. Since they’re installed above you, you don’t have to worry as much about crashing a forklift or clearing space on the ground. However, failure to use an overhead crane as trained can result in some
Bridge cranes have long been used to lift heavy loads around a workshop or warehouse and take heavy loads off the human race. Without them, heavy items would remain in their place and not be moved around with such ease. However, like every piece of machinery, proper care and maintenance are required to keep it
Material lifting is a heavy business—and we mean that literally. The construction of the Greek temple marked the origin of the first crane in 515 BC, where they lifted the tongs and Lewis iron during construction. Social and political factors in Greece changed over time. This change made the crane the preferred method to move
