2018-27
CRANE 1's customers will benefit from innovation shared from our recent acquisition of Absolute Crane in Houston, Texas. Mark Lupo, former President of Absolute Crane came up with an innovative approach over 5years ago, to eliminate troublesome festooning on bridge cranes. Lupo utilizes 4-bar conductor bar along the bridge crane for power to the hoist(s) and trolley(s) and radio receivers mounted on each hoist/trolley for control instead of festooned wiring.
July 20, 2018
Crane 1 Services Inc. ("CRANE 1"), has acquired Absolute Crane Service, Inc. (“Absolute Crane”), a provider of overhead crane services and equipment. Headquartered in Houston, Texas. Absolute offers a broad portfolio of critical services including inspections, maintenance, repair, design, and installation of new and refurbished equipment and parts for overhead cranes.
2018-26
Load proximity lights are the latest safety feature that many organizations are adding to their overhead cranes to reduce the hazards to pedestrians exposed to the moving crane load.
2018-25
Hook inspection requirements are outlined in ASME B30.10 and require that hooks be visually inspected during the normal course of use by the operator as well as periodically by a designated or qualified individual. Non-destructive testing is required based upon the recommendation of the designated person responsible for the periodic hook inspections. The frequency and documentation requirement of the periodic inspection shall be dependent on the type of equipment in which the hook is used, but at least annually. During the inspection, some of the conditions that should be looked for include:
2018-24
There is a fair amount of confusion regarding explosion proof and spark resistance in hoist and crane applications. The following article explains the difference and gives some information on how to specify the classification of the application.
2018-23
Before you look at runway alignment and elevation as the cause of the tracking issues you are having with your bridge cranes, it is wise to rule out some other problems with the crane itself. Many times there are multiple simultaneous causes of tracking problems and solving one sometimes leads to even worse performance. In this article, we examine some of the other reasons or contributors to the tracking issues of your cranes.
2018-22
The following OSHA excerpts and clarifications outline the requirements for load testing of cranes per 1910.179.
2018-22
It’s something that a lot of crane owners overlook, but it’s much more important than you may understand. A properly aligned crane is imperative to meet the performance requirements outlined by industry standards, and poor alignment can cause a chain reaction of issues, ultimately resulting in unnecessary wear-and-tear and unplanned downtime. It’s the end user’s responsibility to ensure that crane runway tolerances are within the requirements outlined by CMAA. There are several factors that are essential to ensure your runway’s proper alignment: elevation levels, spans, straightness, and the overall condition of the runways.
2018-21
CRANE 1 has compiled a number of crane & hoist safety and operational tips in this blog article.
2018-20
The proper use of lifting points is often overlooked in mold and die handling leading to the continued use of inappropriate lifting points—increasing the possibility of failures and/or injuries.
While not as prevalent as in the past, forged eyebolt use is still a common and potentially dangerous practice if not performed correctly. Any nonvertical torqued lift on an eyebolt seriously diminishes the working load limit.
