What is an Overhead Crane? Definition, Types, & Components
In the simplest of terms, an overhead crane is a machine, or piece of equipment, that allows you to lift…
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How to Identify Workplace Hazards by Performing a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Safety is the responsibility of everyone on the job site. By working with your co-workers and taking the time to…
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How to Dispose of Damaged Rigging Gear, Wire Rope, & Slings
Because there are no standards or clear instructions developed by industry authorities like OSHA, ANSI, WSTDA, or AWRF, we have…
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How Much Does an Overhead Crane Inspection Cost?
The most important factor in determining the cost of an overhead crane inspection is the type of crane, or cranes,…
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How to Make Your Overhead Crane Inspection Program OSHA Compliant
Keeping your overhead crane in service and in peak operating condition, should be a top priority for safety, maintenance, or…
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Import vs. Domestic Rigging Products: How to Choose the Best
Ultimately, the decision to choose a domestic or an imported wire rope, shackle, hook, sling or any other type of…
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How to Make Sure Your Lifting and Rigging Equipment Is OSHA Compliant
“Where do I start?” This is a question that is on the minds of safety and maintenance leaders in all…
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How to Inspect a Twin-Path Roundsling to ASME Standards
We often get questions from our customers about what to look for when inspecting a Twin-Path® synthetic roundsling. Customers also…
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How to Inspect a Synthetic Roundsling to ASME B30.9 Standards
The most basic, yet essential, part of using a synthetic roundsling is inspecting it prior to each use. Inspecting your…
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Which CMAA Crane Service Classification is Best for Your Business?
If you put a little bit of thought and consideration into how often you will be using an overhead crane,…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires Florida-Based FHS Incorporated
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce it has acquired FHS Incorporated (Florida Handling Systems), the leading full-line material handling distributor…
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Installing an Overhead Crane in an Existing Building Structure
In most cases, the design and engineering team has to retrofit an overhead crane and its support structure into a…
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Mazzella Now A Harrington Hoists Master Parts Distributor
Currently, Mazzella is one of three Harrington Hoist Master Parts Distributors on the east coast. Harrington selected Mazzella to be…
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Mazzella’s Larry Petkovsek Awarded 2016 Top Trainer Honorable Mention
Larry Petkovsek, Lifting Specialist at Mazzella Lifting Technologies, received Crane Hot Line's Corporate Top Trainer Honorable Mention award for 2016.
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Mazzella Recognized As One of Crain’s 52 Fastest-Growing Companies
Crain's Cleveland Business recognized Mazzella Companies as one of the 52 Fastest-Growing Companies in Northeast Ohio.
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ITI Partners with Mazzella to Offer New Training Center in Cleveland
The Cleveland Training Center will be the fifth North American training center for ITI, along with locations in Washington, Tennessee,…
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Al Abel Receives Fourth Top Trainer Honorable Mention From Crane Hotline Magazine
Year after year, Al Abel's students give his approach to training glowing reviews. He brings more than 20 years of…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires Rouster Wire Rope & Rigging
zzella Companies has acquired Rouster Wire Rope & Rigging. This acquisition will expand Mazzella Companies’ footprint and enhance their expertise…
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Bill Franz Named President of Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF)
Bill is the third AWRF president that has come from Mazzella Companies. Tony Mazzella and Jim Mazzella are former AWRF…
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A Tribute to James “Jimmy the Jet” Murray—the World’s Fastest Wire Rope Splicer!
Mazzella Lifting Technologies, lost a long-time employee on July 20, 2015—James “Jimmy the Jet” Murray. James was employed with Mazzella…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires New Tech Machinery
Mazzella Companies has acquired New Tech Machinery (NTM) of Denver, CO. New Tech Machinery is one of the leading manufacturers…
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Standard 6×19 and 6×36 Classifications of Wire Rope
While the 6x19 ropes give primary emphasis to abrasion resistance in varying degrees, the 6x36 ropes are important for their…
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Edge Guard Sling Protection for Synthetic Web Slings
Edge Guard sling protection offers additional abrasion resistance when lifting loads with edges.
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Peerless/ACCO Alloy Chain Sling Working Load Limit Specifications
Use this table as a guide to determine which Peerless/ACCO chain size and leg styles are best for your requirements.…
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