What are Lifting Magnets, and How to Choose the Right One for Your Business
Learn how lifting magnets work, the differences between permanent, electro, and electro-permanent types, and how to choose the right one…
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What Are the Different Types of Overhead Cranes?
If you’ve done your research and determined that an overhead crane system could improve your facility’s production or material handling…
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How To Choose the Correct Clamp for Your Lifting Application
Is a clamp the correct below-the-hook device for your lifting application? We reached out to Caldwell / J.C. Renfroe to…
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How to Select & Install Trolleys for Manual and Powered Hoists
How do you properly select and install trolleys for manual and powered hoists? It is a simple question with a…
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ASME B30.20-2021: Updates & Revisions to the Below-The-Hook Standard
ASME B30.20 Below-The-Hook sets the standards for lifting. It outlines maintenance, training, safe use, and inspection criteria for all lifting…
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What New Lifting & Rigging Trends Can You Expect in Wind Energy?
Why has wind become an in-demand source of energy in recent years? There are many factors that have made harnessing…
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What’s the Verton EVEREST SpinPod, & How Does It Make Lifts Safer?
How can you eliminate the usage of taglines and conduct safer overhead lifts? By using the Verton EVEREST SpinPod, operators…
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What Sling Protection is Right for You?
Do you find yourself constantly replacing synthetic lifting slings? In this article, we explore several types of sling protection products…
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When Does OSHA Require Proof Testing & Load Testing?
Regular proof testing of lifting slings is not required by ASME standards, but when are proof tests required for rigging…
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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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Overhead Cranes: From Top to Bottom
Overhead Crane Types, Design, and Installation: A Comprehensive Guide Menu Section 1 Which Overhead Crane Service Class is Best for…
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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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