Monorails, Underhung Cranes, and Chain Hoists: Industry Work Horses
The safety aspects of operating lower capacity hoists is not to be taken lightly. The same precautions must be applied as when operating the bigger rigs.
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Remembering Stanley Fishfader of Coordinated Companies
Stanley Fishfader of Coordinated Companies of California Dies at 96
Remembering Jake Liptak ALL Erection & Crane Rental Co-Founder
One of the co-founders of ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. and a pioneer in the crane rental category has died. Jerome “Jake” Liptak was 83.
Hoisting and Lowering Device
A look at the patent for a hoisting and lowering device by inventor Mark Groves.
All Material Handling, Inc. Introduces Weld-on Bucket Hooks
All Material Handling, Inc. introduces their WBH grade 80 alloy steel weld-on bucket hooks.
Guardian Fall Protection Unveils Leading-Edge Cable Lanyard
Guardian Fall Protection Lanyard from Pure Safety Group
Crane Tech: There’s No Mystery to Crane Accidents
This interview with Bo Collier reveals his commitment to maintaining Crane Tech’s focus on educating & improving crane operator skills.
OZ Lifting Launches Stainless Steel Beam Clamp
OZ Lifting Products LLC has revealed the third in a new range of stainless steel products —a beam clamp.
February Issue WRN
The February issue of the Wire Rope News & Sling Technology magazine is in the mail.
Hoist Drum Spooling – Properly Install Wire Rope, Rarely
Wire Rope manufacturers provide essential information for rope installation. The rope must not be “reversed bent,” spooled under reel tension, and broke-in after installed.