7 Reasons Why Inspection Tags Aren’t Making Your Lifting Program Safer
In theory, this process seems like a highly-organized and bullet-proof way to make sure your lifting and rigging gear is…
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Choosing the Best Lifting Sling: Wire Rope vs. Chain. vs. Synthetics
Chain slings, wire rope slings, web slings, roundslings, synthetic rope, and metal mesh slings can all be used to safely…
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How to Inspect Wire Rope Slings According to ASME B30.9 Standards
Understanding ASME standards will help to ensure the safety of the users, help extend the service life of the slings,…
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Variable Frequency Drives: Smart Motor Controls for Overhead Cranes
Do you battle with an older overhead crane system to keep it up and running? If your crane seems to…
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Overhead Crane Electrical Grounding: NEC 610.61 Requirements
At Mazzella Companies, our Service Technicians and Engineers commonly come across overhead cranes that are operational, but not in compliance…
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Energy Chain: Overhead Crane Electrification for Harsh Environments
If you’re battling frequent inspections, adjustments, and repairs to your crane’s festoon electrification system, then we’d like to introduce you…
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What Is Wire Rope? Understanding the Specifications and Construction
Understanding the components of wire rope, the construction of wire rope, and the different types of wire rope will allow…
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What is Arch Beam and Why is it So Dangerous on an Overhead Crane?
During the 1960’s, crane beam manufacturers ceased production of arch beam/window track for their runway and bridge beams. Unfortunately, these…
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Overhead Crane Safety Systems: Modern Features and Technologies
Is it time for you to modernize and improve the safety of your overhead crane system? Learn how advanced technologies…
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How to Inspect Personal Fall Protection Equipment for OSHA Compliance
OSHA standards specify that employers need to provide fall protection training for their workers, but also have to have an…
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How to Measure for an Overhead Crane’s Span and Runway Length
The better you understand the design and specification requirements for your own crane system, the better equipped you’ll be to…
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Upgrading Your Overhead Crane’s Capacity: What You Need to Know
One of the biggest benefits of an overhead crane system is the ability to modernize or upgrade the individual components of…
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Best Practices for Alloy Chain Sling Inspection and Chain Sling Use
With so many different types of rigging gear out in the field, safety and production personnel have to stay laser-focused…
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6 Signs it’s Time to Upgrade and Modernize Your Overhead Crane
Overhead crane modernization can be as simple as replacing one component or replacing multiple component systems. A lot of business…
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What Makes My Below-the-Hook Lifting Device OSHA Compliant?
Below-the-hook devices are sometimes an afterthought when safety and production personnel self-assess their lifting and rigging programs for compliance. It’s…
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Overhead Crane Hoist Types and Design: Manual, Electric, and Air
A hoist could be considered the most important component of an overhead crane system because it’s the device that actually…
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5 Reasons Your Lifting & Rigging Program Isn’t OSHA/ASME Compliant
Those that have been in the lifting and rigging industries for a while will remember that years ago, sling and…
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Mazzella Companies Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The new standard focuses on risk-based thinking and accountability in all organizational processes to help improve communications, efficiency, and the…
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Wire Rope Slings: What Does Import and Domestic Really Mean?
When sourcing wire rope or wire rope slings for your next lifting project, make sure that you do your research…
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Overhead Bridge Cranes: Single Girder vs. Double Girder Design
You’ll want to give careful consideration to the bridge design of your overhead crane system to make sure that you…
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5 Common Problems with Overhead Cranes and How to Avoid Them
Just like with an automobile or any other piece of equipment or machinery, your overhead crane will need regular maintenance…
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Spreader Beams vs. Lifting Beams: Definitions, Differences, and Design
Are you confused about whether to use a spreader beam or a lifting beam for your next project? There is…
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Overhead Crane Controls: Push Button Pendants vs. Radio Controls
Over time, there has been a trend towards moving operators out of the cabs and putting them down on the…
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Top Running vs. Under Running Cranes: Definitions and Comparisons
Top running cranes vs. under running cranes: learn more about the differences, capabilities, advantages, and common applications for both types…
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