The Operator's Responsibility - Ultimately, it comes down to operator knowledge of safe crane operations and implementing safe work procedures. Like any task on a work site, proper training, awareness, and focus on the work are the keys to preventing accidents....
Collectors on an overhead crane system are contacting devices for collecting current from the runway or bridge conductors. Collectors play an important role in providing electricity to the hoist and other components of the crane. As the crane is in motion over long distances a fixed...
Learn more about the various types of cranes available for manufacturers with this handy infographic. It shows the various crane types, their reach, mobility, and more!...
"Try before you buy" tends not to apply to large capital expenses, especially for manufacturing and industrial processes. To address this issue, and to allow our clients a chance to see equipment in action, Acculift has dedicated a large portion of its operations to a...
n the crane and lifting industry the terms heavy and heavy duty are often used interchangeably by our clients, but they have different meanings for hoist and overhead crane providers. ...
Engineered Material Handling (EMH) sets the standard for wire rope hoists. EMH manufactures its own single and double girder wire rope hoists for manufacturing and industrial applications, with lifting capacities from two to 50 tons. EMH hoists provide a price to performance ratio that sets the...
There are many other factors to consider when choosing a track for a lifting system and there are a variety of tracks available each suited to the budgets and the environment of the lift. ...
Ideal for repetitive tasks with loads in the 100-500 pound range, balancers behave like an extension of the operator’s arm and hand motions, but are they right for your workflow? Balancers follow the operator’s motions quickly and smoothly allowing workers to precisely move loads without great physical stress...
Remote radio controls for hoists and overhead cranes are quickly becoming the norm in our industry and with good reason. The cost of these devices are very reasonable and the reliability of this technology has increased over the years. By removing the operator from the...