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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Common Problems Found During a Rigging Inspection
No matter what the production process is, or what type of rigging practices are being used, these are the most…
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Installing an Overhead Crane System: From Concept to Completion
What is the process of buying an overhead crane system and getting it installed?
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How to Compare Quotes for Overhead Cranes
Purchasing an overhead crane is no small investment. Learning how to compare quotes, as well as understanding the quotation process,…
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Installing an Overhead Crane Into an Existing Building Structure
Do you know what to consider before installing an overhead crane into an existing building structure?
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How to Determine Service Class & Duty Cycle of an Overhead Crane System
How do you distinguish different crane classifications? What duty cycle will you need for your lifting applications? All good questions,…
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Top 10 Questions About Fall Protection Equipment
In this video, we highlight the top 10 questions about fall protection equipment, that we get asked before providing training…
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Does OSHA Require a Hook With a Safety Latch for an Overhead Lift?
Does OSHA Require a hook with a safety latch for an overhead lift? It's a question we get asked more…
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How to Identify Workplace Hazards by Performing a Job Safety Analysis
This video will show you how to identify hazards by performing a job site analysis that focuses on helping you…
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How to Proof Test and Find the Breaking Strength of a Lifting Sling
In this video, we demonstrate how lifting slings are proof tested and how the breaking strength is determined.
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Tractel TravSafe Horizontal Lifeline Product Demonstration
If you're in charge of providing a fall protection safety solution for your facility, you might want to consider a…
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Horizontal Lifeline Systems for Working at Height at TATA Steel
In this video, we take you to TATA Steel in Warren, Ohio and showcase several horizontal lifeline systems we installed…
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What is Magnetic Particle Testing and Do You Need It?
What is magnetic particle testing? How is a magnetic particle inspection performed? More importantly, do you even need it?
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What is Personal Fall Protection?
Installing a fall protection system will help increase the safety and efficiency of your workers at height. But what exactly…
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7-Part Wire Rope Sling vs. Single-Part Wire Rope Sling: Which Is Best?
If you're sick of fighting tangled and unruly single-part wire rope slings onto a load, this video compares the Mazzella…
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Choosing the Best Lifting Sling: Wire Rope vs. Chain. vs. Synthetics
Chain slings, wire rope slings, web slings, roundslings, synthetic rope, and metal mesh slings can all be used to safely…
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How to Inspect Wire Rope Slings According to ASME B30.9 Standards
Understanding ASME standards will help to ensure the safety of the users, help extend the service life of the slings,…
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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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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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Overhead Bridge Cranes: Single Girder vs. Double Girder Design
You’ll want to give careful consideration to the bridge design of your overhead crane system to make sure that you…
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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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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…
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Best Practices for Alloy Chain Sling Inspection and Chain Sling Use
With so many different types of rigging gear out in the field, safety and production personnel have to stay laser-focused…
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5 Reasons Your Lifting & Rigging Program Isn’t OSHA/ASME Compliant
Those that have been in the lifting and rigging industries for a while will remember that years ago, sling and…
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