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Material Handling Crane Safety Tips
When operating an overhead crane, proper material handling techniques are essential for worker and material safety. However, despite all the required training and annual inspections, hundreds of crane accidents and deaths occur annually across the US. A crane-involved...
Resource Guide for Avoiding Common Overhead Crane Problems
Resource Guide for Avoiding Common Overhead Crane Problems Most companies make a significant investment in installing an overhead crane. Moving materials safely around the job site or factory not only increases efficiency and production but also has a direct impact on...
Overhead Crane Operation Checklist
Crane inspections and regular maintenance are not just good practices, but they are also legal obligations. The current OSHA guidelines mandate that every crane be inspected annually, with the dated reports stored for future reference. Companies should also...
How to Avoid Costly Overhead Crane Repairs
Overhead cranes are complex machines that rely on several different systems working together to move materials safely and effectively around the plant, factory, and job site. There are many reasons why your overhead crane suddenly needs emergency services or...
How Often Should You Service Your Overhead Crane?
According to the Hi-Speed Team, this is one of the most frequently asked questions from our customers and website visitors every month. Essentially, there are two answers, one short and the other long, which we’ll break down in today’s blog post. But first, let’s...
Is Your Business Ready for an Overhead Crane?
Overhead cranes are among the most popular material-moving solutions used by US businesses. Their key benefits include increased worker safety, productivity, and efficiency. Cranes are available to meet various specific load weights ranging from a few hundred pounds...
Troubleshooting Common Overhead Crane Issues
Overhead cranes are complex machines that require the integration of several systems to lift and move equipment around the workplace. Consequently, these systems require ongoing monitoring and regular maintenance to maximize worker safety and crane performance. As a...
Which Overhead Crane System Do You Need?
Overhead cranes are used extensively to lift and move heavy loads efficiently and safely around the workspace or facility. These overhead crane systems are essential to improving workflows and productivity while protecting workers and products. They are...
When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Overhead Crane?
Knowing when to replace or perform overhead crane upgrades can reduce unexpected downtime and repair costs. This article will discuss the top five reasons for upgrading your overhead crane or components, starting with crane longevity overview. Overhead Crane...
The Importance of Overhead Crane Training
Because proper overhead crane training benefits the operator, coworkers, and company productivity, its importance cannot be overstated. In addition to learning how to lift and move different load types correctly, overhead crane training also instructs operators and...
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