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CMCO and Milwaukee Tool to launch BatteryStar battery hoist
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO), has jointly developed the BatteryStar battery hoist, with Milwaukee Tool’s expertise in lithium-ion battery and brushless motor technology.
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5 Best Strategies to Prevent Overhead Crane Breakdowns and Downtime Costs
In today’s business world, many industries heavily rely on cranes, particularly overhead cranes, for lifting and moving heavy materials. However, overhead crane breakdowns can lead to costly downtime, accidents, and even fatalities. According to a study by Lloyds British, there are common causes of crane failure that significantly contribute to these issues. This article will discuss the five best strategies to prevent overhead crane breakdowns and reduce downtime costs for your business.
In today’s business world, many industries heavily rely on cranes, particularly overhead cranes, for lifting and moving heavy materials. However, overhead crane breakdowns can lead to costly downtime, accidents, and even fatalities. According to a study by Lloyds British, there are common causes of crane failure that significantly contribute to these issues. This article will discuss the five best strategies to prevent overhead crane breakdowns and reduce downtime costs for your business.
Prevent Off-Center Picks With Detection Systems For Overhead Handling
Although nothing replaces training and experience when it comes to improving safety in overhead lifting, there are devices that can alert operators to unsafe conditions. Among these risky situations is an off-center pick, also known as a side pull. In these scenarios, the load is not directly underneath the hoist and its chain, wire rope, or web strap. Connecting to and attempting to lift the load in this orientation is extremely dangerous. That’s why many operations choose to add safety technologies to their overhead crane and hoist systems. Here’s how to prevent off-center picks by utilizing detection systems for overhead handling.
Although nothing replaces training and experience when it comes to improving safety in overhead lifting, there are devices that can alert operators to unsafe conditions. Among these risky situations is an off-center pick, also known as a side pull. In these scenarios, the load is not directly underneath the hoist and its chain, wire rope, or web strap. Connecting to and attempting to lift the load in this orientation is extremely dangerous. That’s why many operations choose to add safety technologies to their overhead crane and hoist systems. Here’s how to prevent off-center picks by utilizing detection systems for overhead handling.
Jenny Eagle returns to Hoist
Hoist is delighted to announce Jenny Eagle will be returning to the magazine as editor, starting this month. This is in addition to her roles as video reporter for LEEA YouTube channel and PR & Communications manager, Bridger Howes.
Hoist is delighted to announce Jenny Eagle will be returning to the magazine as editor, starting this month. This is in addition to her roles as video reporter for LEEA YouTube channel and PR & Communications manager, Bridger Howes.
Unlock Opportunity in Material Handling: Vertical and Horizontal Material Handling Applications
Social Excerpt: When it comes to moving heavy loads, it's not just about overhead cranes. In industries worldwide, from manufacturing to terminal ports, a range of material handling solutions is at play. From precise horizontal movement to vertical lifting without overhead cranes, the right equipment can revolutionize operations.
Social Excerpt: When it comes to moving heavy loads, it's not just about overhead cranes. In industries worldwide, from manufacturing to terminal ports, a range of material handling solutions is at play. From precise horizontal movement to vertical lifting without overhead cranes, the right equipment can revolutionize operations.
Unirope First AWRF Accredited Member
Unirope Limited was the first rigging shop to become an Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF) Accredited Member.
Unirope Limited was the first rigging shop to become an Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF) Accredited Member.
MODEX: 8 Reasons to Attend
MHI has shared eight reasons why you should attend MODEX, which takes place March 11-14 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.
MHI has shared eight reasons why you should attend MODEX, which takes place March 11-14 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.
Four Overhead Hoist Publications You Should Know
The members of the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) develop and publish several guidelines for the safe operation and service of overhead hoists. The documents, produced by the HMI Engineering Committee, cover a broad range of hoist types. HMI’s publications are the leading global resource for the safe utilization and maintenance of overhead hoist systems. Additionally, they are part of HMI’s full library of technical papers and articles, which also includes guidelines and recommended safety practices in English, French, and Spanish versions. To safeguard your personnel, operation, and equipment, here are four overhead hoist publications you should know.
The members of the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) develop and publish several guidelines for the safe operation and service of overhead hoists. The documents, produced by the HMI Engineering Committee, cover a broad range of hoist types. HMI’s publications are the leading global resource for the safe utilization and maintenance of overhead hoist systems. Additionally, they are part of HMI’s full library of technical papers and articles, which also includes guidelines and recommended safety practices in English, French, and Spanish versions. To safeguard your personnel, operation, and equipment, here are four overhead hoist publications you should know.
New MHI Website Live
MHI has launched a new website at MHI.org, marking a significant milestone in advancing its digital presence.
MHI has launched a new website at MHI.org, marking a significant milestone in advancing its digital presence.
Unirope Expands in Ontario
Mississauga, Ontario-based Unirope Limited has added 50,000 square feet of manufacturing space to its headquarters, improving lead times by as much as 400%.
Mississauga, Ontario-based Unirope Limited has added 50,000 square feet of manufacturing space to its headquarters, improving lead times by as much as 400%.
Date Set for #GLAD2024
The fifth Global Lifting Awareness Day — #GLAD2024 — will take place on Thursday 18 July, represented by a new logo.
The fifth Global Lifting Awareness Day — #GLAD2024 — will take place on Thursday 18 July, represented by a new logo.