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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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    Top Running Overhead Crane Runway Systems

    Runway Beams: Runway beams and columns for top-running bridge crane applications may be provided by the building supplier or the crane...
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    Overhead Crane Alternatives

    Jib Cranes and Gantry Cranes are good alternatives to an overhead crane where a small area is being covered and light loads are being...
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    Overhead Crane Types

    In planning a crane building, and in selecting overhead cranes, it is important to consider future operations that may increase loading...
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    Overhead Crane Service Class Selection

    Overhead Crane Service Class Selection easy as 1-2-3: Selecting the correct service class for your overhead crane is usually quite...
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    Overhead Crane Terminology

    Overhead Crane Terminology Overhead CranesMove in 3 Directions: Length, the length of a building or bay. Width, the width of a building...
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