ASME B30.2-2022: Updates & Revisions to ASME B30.2 Overhead & Gantry Cranes Standard
What updates were made to the ASME B30.16 Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists standard? In this piece, we examine the…
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How Has the Verton EVEREST SpinPod Been Used in the Field?
How has the Verton EVEREST SpinPod 7.5 been used in practical, real-world situations? In everything from construction to mining, crane…
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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Clamps Used in Overhead Lifts?
What are the inspection standards for clamp lifting devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets the standard for…
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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 Do You Start an In-House Safety Program?
With continued emphasis for safety on the jobsite, how do you start an in-house safety program? By understanding what you…
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Year in Review: The Best Lifting and Rigging Articles of 2022
What have you learned over the last year that will allow you to have safer working conditions in 2023? Here…
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How Do You Properly Fit a 3M™ DBI-SALA® ExoFit™ X300 Safety Harness?
How do you properly fit a fall protection harness? Selecting a fall protection harness is the first step in making…
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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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Reactive vs. Preventive vs. Predictive Maintenance for Overhead Cranes: Which is Best?
Choosing the right maintenance strategy for your facility is more than just a budgeting decision; it is a critical factor…
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What Is the Best Kelly Line Rope for a Foundation Drilling Rig?
Swapping out or replacing a Kelly line wire rope is one of the biggest causes of work stoppage and equipment…
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What Does a Crane Service Technician Do?
What is it like to be a crane service tech? Explore the daily routine, technical skills, and independence required in…
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7 Building Considerations When Designing an Overhead Crane
What do you need to know before having a quote done for a new overhead crane? It is helpful to…
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How Do Collision Avoidance Systems Make Overhead Lifts Safer?
How can overhead lifts be made safer through the use of technology? Collision avoidance systems have continued to improve with…
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What Can You Expect from a Mazzella Crane Rope Installation?
Do you have questions about the process of installing high-performance ropes on a crane? Mazzella goes to great lengths to…
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How AI Stringing Line Inspection Works: Scope’s 360° Rope Analysis Explained
AI stringing line inspection boosts safety and speed. Scope’s 360° views flag abrasion, cuts, splices, and predict break strength with…
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A Breakdown of Scope: Reasons to Consider AI-Enhanced Utility Stringing Line Inspections
Scope is an AI-powered software that identifies damage or defects, and predicts the break strength on utility stringing lines. Our…
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What Is a Button, and What Does It Do For a Wire Rope?
Are you looking to maximize the pull strength of your wire rope? Using a button on your wire rope instead…
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Mazzella Launches New High-Performance Crane Rope Inspection Tool Kit
How can I make sure my high-performance crane ropes are in compliance with industry standards? Conducting daily inspections is critical…
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Why Should a Third-Party Company Install Your Crane Ropes?
Why do you need to invest money into a third-party crane ropes installation? Instead of using in-house installers, the peace…
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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Remote Operated Magnet Lifters?
ASME B30.20 inspection, removal-from-service, testing, and maintenance requirements for remotely operated magnet lifters.
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How Are Turnbuckles Inspected and Repaired, per ASME Standards?
How are turnbuckles inspected, and how can they be repaired? There are very specific qualifications set forth by the American…
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