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Konecranes Hook/Shank Inspections
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Konecranes Hook/Shank Inspections

Dave Hermanowski, Technical Trainer Results are cast not in stone, but magnetic rubber Crane owners pay for thousands of OSHA-mandated inspections…
How to increase the capacity of your Crane
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How to increase the capacity of your Crane

Fred Rau - Crane Reliability Specialist & Modernization Engineer When your company changes production or processes, you may need to consider…
What is Design Life Analysis, and why does it matter?
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What is Design Life Analysis, and why does it matter?

Saku Aspelin - Consultation Services Manager, APAC Although crane design classes have different designations in different design standards, one…
What is the current condition of your crane?
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What is the current condition of your crane?

All cranes have a finite service life. The Konecranes Crane Reliability Study (CRS) is an engineering assessment that studies the current condition…
Benefits of Crane Modernization
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Benefits of Crane Modernization

Cal Sproul - Modernizations and Advanced Service Manager Crane modernization helps companies stay up-to-date as cranes age, design standards change…
Three Quick Ways to Tell if you need a Gear Case Inspection
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Three Quick Ways to Tell if you need a Gear Case Inspection

Dave Hermanowski - Konecranes Technical Trainer Though gear case inspections are not typically part of standard compliance procedures, they’re…
Eight key attributes of an effective crane preventive maintenance program
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Eight key attributes of an effective crane preventive maintenance program

Don’t let your cranes become the center of attention: minimize unplanned downtime with a preventive maintenance program. Cranes and hoists are often…
The role of the limit switch in promoting overhead crane safety
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The role of the limit switch in promoting overhead crane safety

Casey Storer A limit switch is a critical component of overhead crane safety. Limit switches are electromechanical devices that regulate everything…
Is Load Drift a Serious Crane Safety Issue?
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Is Load Drift a Serious Crane Safety Issue?

Josh Childers - Konecranes Training Manager When you park your car on a steep hill and apply the parking break, your car should not move. However,…