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Crane modernization: more possibilities than you may have thought possible
Konecranes technician works on bridge crane modernization
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Crane modernization: more possibilities than you may have thought possible

Owning an older overhead crane and having a limited capital budget doesn’t have to mean continuing to get by with outmoded technology as your…
Crane maintenance and repair – the real cost
The technician repairs the overhead crane.
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Crane maintenance and repair – the real cost

One of the most expensive parts of crane repair is not the cost of the actual repair. It is the loss of operating income that results when a…
How tough are your overhead crane wheels?
Overhead crane wheels.
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How tough are your overhead crane wheels?

Two key factors influence the “toughness” of overhead crane wheels: The hardness of the raw material used to make the wheels—such as alloys, low-…
Three quick ways to tell if you need a gear case inspection
Overhead crane gearbox
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Three quick ways to tell if you need a gear case inspection

Though gear case inspections are not typically part of standard compliance procedures, they’re essential to crane safety and productivity.…
How to know if you have a good crane service provider
Technician services chain hoist
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How to know if you have a good crane service provider

A good crane service provider helps your facility operate more safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. In an industry where every hour of…
How much does overhead crane repair cost?
The technician repairs the overhead crane.
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How much does overhead crane repair cost?

How much does overhead crane repair cost? Just as with other industrial machinery, the answer depends on a variety of factors. Let’s go through a few…
How to take care of your crane
Crane technician inspects equipment
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How to take care of your crane

Maintaining your crane is well worth the effort. Here are three ways to enhance the safety and efficiency of your overhead crane for years to…
How to service your crane – the right way
Bridge crane technician services hoist.
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How to service your crane – the right way

Manufacturers and regulatory agencies make servicing a crane the right way a straightforward matter: Develop and implement a preventive…
Five ways to decrease overhead crane downtime
Remotely monitored bridge cranes
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Five ways to decrease overhead crane downtime

When overhead cranes break down, so does productivity. And if you’ve been there, you know how costly lost production time can be.   By Josh…