Job History: 5 Ton Crane Syetem
The Challenge: To provide our customer, a major wire manufacturer, with multiple free-standing overhead crane systems for a new...
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Insulated Safety Bar
Over the last few years, many new insulated type safety electrification systems have been developed. All of these systems provide a safe...
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FESTOONING ELECTRICIFICATION
Festooning (looped wire) cable systems are simple and inexpensive types of available electrification and offer a relatively trouble free...
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Bare Wire Electrification
The most popular system presently on older bridge cranes is bare, hard drawn, copper wire although it is rarely provided today on new...
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Different Kinds of Electricification
Cord Reels are a very popular method of electrification systems for the smaller capacity hoists and cranes. They offer an inexpensive...
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Monorail Systems
Monorail systems allow exceptional versatility for in-plant handling from simple straight beams to complex curved and interlocking track...
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Crane Design
Very few machines exist in as wide a variety of designs as cranes. Before the crane is constructed, the manufacturer must consider the...
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Crane Background
A crane is a machine that is capable of raising and lowering heavy objects and moving them horizontally. Cranes are distinguished from...
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The Purpose of Overhead Cranes
Overhead bridge cranes are some of the most versatile and widely employed types of cranes on the market. They can be found in warehouses...
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How to Determine Travel and Lifting Speeds part 2
Bridge Cranes: The length of the runway, type of load carried and operator convenience are the important factors in speed selection. For...
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How to determine Travel and lifting speeds Part 1
How to Determine Travel and Lifting Speeds: The speed of trolleys and cranes depends upon the length of the runway or the size of the...
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Choosing an Electric Hoist
The conditions in which an electronic hoist must work should be considered when making a selection. It is essential that careful...
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Which Type of Overhead Crane Suits Your Needs?
Top Running or Under Running Cranes Dependent on the type of building, comparative costs of the basic cranes are almost identical. Costs...
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Mechanical Principles
There are three major considerations in the design of cranes. First, the crane must be able to lift the weight of the load; second, the...
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Basic Crane History
A crane, also known as a bridge crane or overhead crane, is a type of machine used for lifting. Cranes are generally equipped with a...
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Overhead Cranes in New Buildings
Industrial buildings, as well as some other building types, require large clear spans and heavy loadings. It is generally conceded that a...
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Preventative Maintenence
Why does Crane-Tec recommend performing a preventive maintenance service on a quarterly basis? Many crane owners have inspections...
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What Is an Overhead Bridge Crane?
According to the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, “Overhead crane” means a crane with a...
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Overhead Crane Classification
Determine the proper CMAA classification for your crane: Having been in the crane industry for more than 30 years, I have noticed that a...
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