Resources

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…

Variable Frequency Drives: A Deeper Dive

Are you looking for more information on variable frequency drives? In this podcast episode, we sit down with a rep…

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…

How to Dispose of Damaged Rigging Gear [Guide]

Did you know that OSHA, ASME, ANSI, WSTDA, AWRF and other professional organizations don't provide clear direction on what to…

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 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…

How to Identify Hazards by Performing a Job Safety Analysis

In this podcast we discuss if safety is a priority in the workplace. How to tell if a culture of…

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…