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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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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Which CMAA Crane Service Classification is Best for Your Business?
If you put a little bit of thought and consideration into how often you will be using an overhead crane,…
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What is a Jib Crane? A Look at the Design, Types, and Components
Installing a jib crane, or a series of jib cranes, can increase production and improve workplace safety at your facility.…
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What is a Gantry Crane? A Closer Look at the Different Types and Design
In this article, we'll break down the different types of gantry cranes, as well as discuss considerations that affect the…
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Identification & Markings for Older Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
It's possible that if you have a below-the-hook lifting device manufactured prior to 2008, it may not be in compliance…
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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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ITI Partners with Mazzella to Offer New Training Center in Cleveland
The Cleveland Training Center will be the fifth North American training center for ITI, along with locations in Washington, Tennessee,…
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Crane Operator Training: Who’s Responsible for Training Your Employees?
If you have an overhead crane or lifting equipment in your facility, do you know which of your employees have…
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Mazzella and ITI Deepen 30-Year Relationship with a Robust Partnership
This strategic partnership between two leaders in the Lifting & Rigging industry will establish Mazzella as a major distributor of…
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How Do Stairways Help Prevent Falls for Workers At Height?
How do stairways aid in fall prevention for workers at height? Stairways protect workers at height by providing them a…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires Pope Rigging Loft, Inc.
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pope Rigging Loft, Inc. of Portland, Oregon, expanding Mazzella’s footprint into…
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Why Did HMPE 12 Strand Ropes Become Popular in the Rigging Industry?
How did HMPE 12 Strand ropes become popular in the rigging industry? By providing safer lifts without sacrificing lifting capacity,…
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Warehouse Racking and Pallet Rack Systems: Different Types and Design
Warehouse pallet racking can vary so much in terms of specifications, applications, and configurations. In this article, we’ll discuss the…
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Top 10 Fall Protection Safety Tips for Working at Height
Staying safe while working at height requires proper training, planning, and procedures for identifying and removing potential fall hazards. In…
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Year in Review: The Best Lifting and Rigging Articles of 2019
In this article, we look back at the ten of the most popular and best-performing lifting and rigging articles of…
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7 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Below-the-Hook Lifting Device
If you’re thinking about buying a below-the-hook lifting device, then you’ve probably realized there’s an inefficiency or a possible safety issue…
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What’s a Kevlar® Lifeline, and How Is It Used by the U.S. Navy?
How can Mazzella’s work on Kevlar® lifelines with the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard benefit a civilian company? It shows…
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Structural vs. Roll Formed Pallet Racking: Advantages and Disadvantages
When designing a pallet-racking system, a major consideration is whether to go with a structural or roll formed beam and…
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Year in Review: The Best Lifting and Rigging Articles of 2020
In the spirit of positive thinking and learning from our experiences in 2020, we've compiled a list of the top…
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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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Mazzella Contributes to SEAA Article on Fall Protection for Ironworkers
In the article, a panel of industry experts discuss some common misconceptions regarding fall protection in the construction and steel…
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Year in Review: The 10 Best Lifting and Rigging Articles of 2018
If you missed out on some of our articles, or you aren't yet a blog subscriber, then we have you…
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What is ASME B30.30, and How Does It Apply to Wire Rope Inspection
How do I make sure my wire rope is compliant with the ASME B30.30 standard? Inspecting wire rope is not…
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