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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Electro Galvanized vs. Hot Dip Galvanized Wire Rope & Steel Cable
Some cable distributors don’t specify whether their product is electro galvanized or hot dip galvanized. This can lead to confusion…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires Denver Wire Rope & Supply
Mazzella Lifting Technologies, a Mazzella Company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Denver Wire Rope & Supply. This acquisition…
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Mazzella Companies Consolidates to One Combined Crane Service Brand
Mazzella Companies has consolidated their three overhead crane service companies into one combined team and brand. The overhead crane service…
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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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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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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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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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Mazzella Sponsors Buckner’s Lift & Move USA in Graham, North Carolina
Mazzella Companies was a proud sponsor of Buckner' Lift & Move USA event in Graham, NC. Lift & Move USA…
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Mazzella Lifting Technologies Opens Branch in Oklahoma City
Mazzella Lifting Technologies (a member of Mazzella Companies), a manufacturer and distributor of lifting and rigging gear, opens a new…
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Lang Lay Wire Rope vs. Regular Lay Wire Rope Construction
Lang lay ropes, when properly recommended, installed, and used, have several advantages over regular lay ropes, but are more often…
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What are the Standard Wire Rope Classifications and Basic Constructions?
Most common wire rope constructions are grouped into four standard classifications, based on the number of strands and wires per…
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Wire Rope Inspection and Removal from Service Criteria
Do you know what to look for when inspecting a wire rope, crane rope, or wire rope cable assembly? This…
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Winding Wire Rope
The manner in which wire rope is installed or wound on a drum or shipping reel will, to a large…
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A Wire Rope is a Machine With Many Moving Parts
From childhood, many of us have been conditioned to think of a machine as some device with gears, shafts, belts,…
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Mazzella Companies Launches Online Course for Overhead Crane Buyers
By enrolling in this newly-developed online course, you'll learn how to select the right type of overhead crane for your…
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Sheffield Metals International Opening New Facility in Southern California
Sheffield Metals International (SMI), a member of Mazzella Companies and a leading distributor of coated and bare metal coil and…
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Mazzella Companies’ Adam Franz Wins 2019 Corporate Top Trainer Award
Adam Franz, Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager of Mazzella Companies, was nominated for and awarded 2019’s Corporate Top Trainer by Crane…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires Gutter Machine Manufacturer Nasser Machines
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce it has acquired Nasser Machines, a reputable gutter machine manufacturer in Western Canada. The…
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