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Top 5 Things to Know Before Buying a Jib Crane
Andrew T. Litecky8/ 1/19
Tags: #HoistGuyLists, Jib Cranes, Purchasing Help
Food Grade Hoists versus Clean Room Hoists
Andrew T. Litecky2/ 1/19
Do you need a food grade hoist or a clean room hoist? Enjoy this encore blog post from The Hoist Guy, originally written in December 2015.
True Vertical Lift for Precise Lifting
Andrew T. Litecky12/ 1/18
In the world of overhead material handling, there is lifting and there is precise lifting. Read our blog post to learn about True Vertical Lift and the advantages of wire rope reeving.
What Crane Controls Can Do For You
Andrew T. Litecky8/ 1/18
Need to improve material handling safety and efficiency? Learn more on how crane controls can boost your system's productivity and safety. For this case, synchronized lifting was required.
Jib Crane Mounting Types & How They Affect Your Bottom Line
Andrew T. Litecky6/ 1/18
Think all jib cranes are the same? As this case study proves, using the right jib crane mounting style can affect your bottom line.
Top 5 Tips for Buying an Air Chain Hoist
Andrew T. Litecky4/ 1/18
Hoists for air-powered applications are in a distinct category from electric or manually powered hoists, and for the investment, buyers should take care to find the right model. When the appropriate equipment is selected, air-powered hoists can be relied on to stand up to heavy usage.
Considerations When Upgrading a Patented Track System
Andrew T. Litecky8/ 1/17
Shupper-Brickle investigates the trade-offs in upgrading versus replacing a patented track system.
Bridge Cranes Engineered for Small Spaces by Shupper-Brickle
Andrew T. Litecky2/ 1/17
Can bridge cranes be engineered for small spaces? Shupper-Brickle custom engineers bridge cranes to spec -- even if the right size is a tight spot. In this post, we tackle an overhead material handling challenge in bridge crane engineering.
American Made Hoists Versus Imported Hoists
Andrew T. Litecky12/30/16
Understanding the differences between American-made hoists and foreign brands is key. Also, learn the Hoist Guy's favorite American-made wire rope hoists.
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS: 20-Ton Three-Runway Crane and Side Spur
Andrew T. Litecky11/ 1/16
For this application case study, we solved the lifting challenge through a runway crane with an interlocking side spur.