Overhead Cranes

Overhead Crane Operator Daily Inspection [Checklist]

Provide your shift supervisors and crane operators with a copy of this daily inspection checklist to use prior to each…

10 Things to Consider When Designing an Overhead Crane [Checklist]

Overhead Crane Pre-Inspection [Checklist]

So, you've hired a third-party company to come on-site and inspect your overhead cranes to make sure that you're in…

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…

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…

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…

Why Arch Beams Could Pose a Real Danger to Your Employees

You may know it as window track, serrated beams, or zipper-track, but in this episode we refer to it as…

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…

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…

Monorail Cranes At A Glance [Guide]

Check out this guide designed to give you basic information about monorail cranes.

Workstation Cranes At A Glance [Guide]

Check out this guide designed to give you basic information about workstation cranes.

Jib Cranes At A Glance [Guide]

Check out this guide designed to give you basic information about jib cranes.

Gantry Crane At A Glance [Guide]

Check out this guide designed to give you basic information about gantry cranes.

Bridge Cranes At A Glance [Guide]

Check out this guide designed to give you basic information about bridge cranes.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Crane Electrification: Conductor Bars vs. Cable Festoon vs. Cable Reel

With different types of crane electrification systems available, and different varieties that exist for each type of system, it can…

Top 10 Reasons to Consider Financing Your Overhead Crane Equipment

If you’re considering adding an overhead crane to your facility, then you already know that having the right equipment in place…

Overhead Crane Installation Procedures: From Conception to Completion

Learn more about the timeline for an overhead crane installation--including what takes place between a signed purchase order and the…