What Are The Different Types of Eye Bolts Used for Overhead Lifts?
It can be confusing to understand what type of eye bolt to use for your application in conjunction with your…
Read ArticleResources
What is an Overhead Crane?
What is an Overhead Crane and how do you decide which one is the best for your business?
Watch Video
How to Inspect a Synthetic Roundsling to OSHA and ASME Standards
Are you looking for inspection criteria for synthetic roundslings? In this video, we demonstrate how to inspect a roundsling to…
Watch Video
Synthetic Web Slings: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying
We often find that when customers want to order a new web sling, they aren’t aware of all the different…
Read Article
Wire Rope End Terminations: Sockets, Wire Rope Clips, and Splices
Are you confused about the difference between a swaged socket and a spelter socket? Need to know what type of…
Read Article
How to Measure for an Overhead Crane Installation
How do you measure for an overhead crane installation? knowing how to properly measure your facility is an important tool…
Watch Video
Bill Franz Named President of Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF)
Bill is the third AWRF president that has come from Mazzella Companies. Tony Mazzella and Jim Mazzella are former AWRF…
Read Article![What Is the Cost of an Overhead Crane System? [2024]](https://www.mazzellacompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/video-What_is_the_Cost_of_an_Overhead_Crane.jpg)
What Is the Cost of an Overhead Crane System? [2024]
Buying the wrong overhead crane system is a mistake that can take you years to recover from, so let's discuss…
Watch Video
Overhead Cranes: Single Girder vs. Double Girder – Which Is Best?
A single girder or double girder design will be one of the largest contributors to the complexity and overall cost…
Watch Video
What Makes My Below-the-Hook Lifting Device OSHA Compliant?
Is your below-the-hook lifting device OSHA compliant? What makes it so? In this video, we offer some recommendations and take…
Watch Video
Variable Frequency Drives: the Pros and Cons for Overhead Cranes
We're going to take a look at the way variable frequency drives (VFDs) changed the entire overhead material handling game.
Watch Video
Mazzella Companies Acquires Rouster Wire Rope & Rigging
zzella Companies has acquired Rouster Wire Rope & Rigging. This acquisition will expand Mazzella Companies’ footprint and enhance their expertise…
Read Article
ASME B30.26 Shackle Inspection Requirements & Best Practices for Use
Are you looking for OSHA and ASME requirements for shackle inspection? Do you need to know how often and what…
Read Article
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…
Read Article
What Are the Different Types of Shackles for Lifting and Rigging?
Just like lifting slings and sling hooks, shackles come in a number of different designs and configurations. Careful consideration must…
Read Article
Sling Protection Basics: How to Properly Maintain & Store Lifting Slings
Understanding how to properly care for your slings will help to extend the service life of the product, provide a…
Read Article
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…
Read Article
Al Abel Receives Fourth Top Trainer Honorable Mention From Crane Hotline Magazine
Year after year, Al Abel's students give his approach to training glowing reviews. He brings more than 20 years of…
Read Article
Sheffield Metals Launches New Website With Responsive Interface Design
The new site contains valuable information and documentation for architects, contractors, builders and homeowners. It also features a more comprehensive…
Read Article
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,…
Read Article
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…
Read Article
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…
Read Article
Overhead Bridge Cranes: Single Girder vs. Double Girder Design
A single girder or double girder design will be one of the largest contributors to the complexity and overall cost of a…
Read More
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…
Read Article