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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