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The basics of lockout/tagout for crane workers
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The basics of lockout/tagout for crane workers

Lockout/tagout policies and procedures protect workers from hazardous energy during overhead crane repair and other machine and equipment…
The breakdown: Holding brakes vs. load brakes vs. mechanical load brakes
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The breakdown: Holding brakes vs. load brakes vs. mechanical load brakes

The three types of crane brakes in the title of this article are commonly used interchangeably. But while the three share similarities, they also…
Choosing a new crane
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Choosing a new crane

Overhead cranes, or bridge cranes, serve a wide variety of industries and they are generally designed in four primary configurations. Determining the…
Using workstation cranes to put in a good day’s work – day after day
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Using workstation cranes to put in a good day’s work – day after day

It’s a fact—a growing number of companies across a broad spectrum of industries rely on workstation cranes to improve the safety, efficiency and…
What is crane hook approach and how does it benefit you?
Overhead crane hook approach
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What is crane hook approach and how does it benefit you?

An optimal crane hook approach maximizes the use of your crane and building space, and also increases productivity.   Shawn Lynds, sales…
What is dynamic braking?
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What is dynamic braking?

Brandon Lyndall, Technical Support An alternative and complement to electromechanical braking, dynamic braking uses magnetics and the…
Which option is best for you: a top-running crane or underhung crane?
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Which option is best for you: a top-running crane or underhung crane?

If you have a pre-existing runway, you probably already have the answer. However, factors such as the design and layout of your facility, its ceiling…
Which overhead crane pendant is right for you?
Overhead crane pendant
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Which overhead crane pendant is right for you?

When it comes to commonly requested crane parts, the overhead crane pendant is one of the most frequently in need of replacement. That’s because the…
Why use overhead crane bumpers
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Why use overhead crane bumpers

Calvin LeClair, sales The short, simple answer as to why you should use overhead crane bumpers is that in many cases local regulations require…