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Best Electric Motor Repair Practices
Knowing the best electric motor repair practices can help reduce potential breakdowns and resulting downtime to keep your production up and running. Having a trusted expert on speed dial (800-713-0103) for when repairs exceed your available resources is equally...
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...
Basic Electric Motor Testing Tools
Finding out what went wrong when your electric motor fails can help get you back online sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, determining the cause can be challenging without access to the proper testing tools and standards. So, to help you assemble your electric...
The Five Most Common Causes of Electric Motor Failure
Electric motors are essential for countless companies across hundreds of different industries. While production shutdowns for routine maintenance can be scheduled to minimize downtime and lost productivity, unexpected electric motor repairs or replacements can bring...
How Proper Repairs Impact Motor Efficiency and Longevity
It’s no secret that regular maintenance can prolong the lifespan of any electric motor. But when it’s time for repairs, many still believe that rewinding an electric motor will decrease efficiency between 1% and 5%. The basis for this misconception can be traced to...
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...
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Choosing the right overhead crane for your business can seem daunting due to the hundreds of sizes and configurations available. Learn more in our latest Hi-Speed blog post.
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