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...

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...

Industrial buildings, as well as some other building types, require large clear spans and heavy loadings. It is generally conceded that a...

Why does Crane-Tec recommend performing a preventive maintenance service on a quarterly basis? Many crane owners have inspections...

According to the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, “Overhead crane” means a crane with a...

Determine the proper CMAA classification for your crane: Having been in the crane industry for more than 30 years, I have noticed that a...

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

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

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

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

Overhead Crane Terminology Overhead CranesMove in 3 Directions: Length , the length of a building or bay. Width , the width of a building or bay. Height , up or down. The part of the crane moving the length is called the Bridge. The part of the crane moving the width is called the trolley. The part of the crane moving up and down is called the hoist. These  three parts, bridge, trolley, and hoist together are called a crane or overhead crane. The following is a glossary of te

Do yourself a favor and click through to the full-sized images. They. Are. Insane. Meet Kaisho, a floating crane owned by IHI in Japan...

5 ton under running crane and runway system case study, with special considerations for tilt up concrete construction. THE OVERHEAD CRANE...

15 Ton Double Girder Overhead Crane Case Study The Challenge: To provide our customer, a major automotive parts manufacturer, with a...

10 Ton Freestanding Overhead Crane Case Study The Challenge: To provide our customer, a carpenters training facility, with a freestanding...